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What Causes Stabbing Pain While Inhaling, Belching And Passing Gas?
Question: Laparoscopy to remove left ovary, benign dermis cyst on ovary and tube on July 6. Still monitoring Ca19-9 result of 88. surgery recovery was going really well. For last few days stabbing pain while inhaling, burping or passing gas. Mostly morning and evening. No trouble sleeping. Intermittent. No pain at rest at all. YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Consult your treating surgeon to rule out the following causes.
Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I will take care all of your medical concerns.
It happens in some patients post surgery. There are many reasons for this problem.
*Pelvic Inflammatory disease... Inflammation in pelvic area of the surgery due to postsurgical bacterial infection.
*Stricture formation due to manipulation.
*Oozing of some fluid inside the peritoneal pouches and leading to inflammation and pain on straining, coughing, laughing.
*Constipation is also one of the causes for pain of this type and after surgery sometimes constipation is a risk.
*Ectopic pregnancy (less likely in your case).
Why are they monitoring CA 19-9? Although CA 19-9 is not so sensitive,specific but it is mostly monitored to see the prognosis of treatment for chronic Pancreatitis or Pancreatic Cancer with pancreatic duct dilatation.
Your levels for CA19-9 are high definitely, normal being less than 37 U/ml.
Advice:- Consult your treating Surgeon to rule out the above mentioned causes. If I was your treating physician and PID was the diagnosis I must have prescribed you with Azithromycin class of antibiotic if not allergic to. If constipation, Lactulose syrup is good. An ultrasound abdomen is a must for you to help diagnose the cause of your illness.
Have a wonderful time ahead. Hope I answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have any further clinical concerns. I will be happy to get back to you shortly. If satisfied here, please give a five star rating and don't forget to close the discussion.
Regards!
DR. XXXXXXX HANIF
USA
Consult your treating surgeon to rule out the following causes.
Detailed Answer:
Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you!
Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I will take care all of your medical concerns.
It happens in some patients post surgery. There are many reasons for this problem.
*Pelvic Inflammatory disease... Inflammation in pelvic area of the surgery due to postsurgical bacterial infection.
*Stricture formation due to manipulation.
*Oozing of some fluid inside the peritoneal pouches and leading to inflammation and pain on straining, coughing, laughing.
*Constipation is also one of the causes for pain of this type and after surgery sometimes constipation is a risk.
*Ectopic pregnancy (less likely in your case).
Why are they monitoring CA 19-9? Although CA 19-9 is not so sensitive,specific but it is mostly monitored to see the prognosis of treatment for chronic Pancreatitis or Pancreatic Cancer with pancreatic duct dilatation.
Your levels for CA19-9 are high definitely, normal being less than 37 U/ml.
Advice:- Consult your treating Surgeon to rule out the above mentioned causes. If I was your treating physician and PID was the diagnosis I must have prescribed you with Azithromycin class of antibiotic if not allergic to. If constipation, Lactulose syrup is good. An ultrasound abdomen is a must for you to help diagnose the cause of your illness.
Have a wonderful time ahead. Hope I answered all of your questions. Let me know if you have any further clinical concerns. I will be happy to get back to you shortly. If satisfied here, please give a five star rating and don't forget to close the discussion.
Regards!
DR. XXXXXXX HANIF
USA
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