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What Causes Severe Back Pain Post Prolapse Surgery?

Posted on Mon, 29 Dec 2014

Question: I had prolapse surgery in May and now I have severe back pain I didn't have the mesh. Is this normal?

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need clarification...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query albeit small and specific.

You history says: Prolapse Surgery in May- Now you have severe back pain- no mesh. Sir, this is not normal to have severe back pain. But the cause can be a local problem.

If the surgery was the cause, the back pain would have started immediately after the surgery.

May I please know if you have any other symptoms:
Radiation to legs ?
Difficulty in sitting down or standing up?
Any problem in passing the motion / stool ?
Is the surgery successful- meaning there is no prolapse at the moment ?
Please provide any other information, that may help me to help you more...

Awaiting your response...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (38 minutes later)

Hi. No radiation down the legs. Can sit and stand fine,no stool problems, surgery was a successful. I have had the back pain right after I had the surgery never had a problem before..

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs Evaluation

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback. Based on the details provided, the cause most likely is related to a local condition. Anaesthesia used during surgery may sometimes produced such pain. Similarly other local spine problem may have incidentally developed following surgery leading to pain. I am glad you have no radiation of pain and you are XXXXXXX In this circumstance, I would suggest you see an orthopedic surgeon.

In the interim, you might consider using over the counter pain medication and local heat to ease the pain.

Hope this answers your question.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad