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What Causes Tenderness In The Right Breast After Lung Surgery?

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Posted on Wed, 28 Sep 2016
Question: I had a lung wedge resection about 6 weeks ago. They removed 1/4 of my upper right lung due to a cavitating mass. The recovery was not easy. Now I am left with a very tender right breast, that I need to wear a bra 24/7 to support otherwise it hurts. The rib under my breast is also tender to the touch. Is this something to worry about.
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Such symptoms are very common.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

The symptoms you have are very very common and normal after such surgery. Chest is actually build of muscles, bones and lots of nerves. During the surgery you can be sure some nerve is injured as well as a rib.
6 weeks is very early after the surgery. Usually it takes up to 3 months for the symptoms to disappear. During that time, painkillers is the best you can take to help with the pain.

Hope this helps.
Regards.
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What Causes Tenderness In The Right Breast After Lung Surgery?

Brief Answer: Such symptoms are very common. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. The symptoms you have are very very common and normal after such surgery. Chest is actually build of muscles, bones and lots of nerves. During the surgery you can be sure some nerve is injured as well as a rib. 6 weeks is very early after the surgery. Usually it takes up to 3 months for the symptoms to disappear. During that time, painkillers is the best you can take to help with the pain. Hope this helps. Regards.