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Does Pain And Dizziness After Gall Bladder Removal Requires Emergency Care?
Hi I had my gullbladder removed 3 weeks ago...and the the pain was gone about a week ago..but last night i had really bad pain and i had to get someone to help me up to go to the washroom..i was on the toilet i got really dizzzy and the next thing i know i had fainted and hit my head..so after getting up i went back to bed and i couldnt move i had to lay on my back all night..this morning my pain is still there...should i go to emergency?
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vidya KR's Response
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Pain after 3 weeks after surgery need to be concerned. Intially healing will be with soft tissue, so it needs minimum 6 months to regain strength . need rest. better to consult doctor in ER and get examined.
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Does Pain And Dizziness After Gall Bladder Removal Requires Emergency Care?
Hi, thanks for using HCM. Pain after 3 weeks after surgery need to be concerned. Intially healing will be with soft tissue, so it needs minimum 6 months to regain strength . need rest. better to consult doctor in ER and get examined. Regards