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Is Back Pain Normal After Undergoing Hysterectomy?

I am 4 weeks into my recovery from a hysterectomy. I had everything taken except for one ovary. I started having a yellowish-brownish discharge about 1 week ago and it has a slight odor. From the beginning, my left side hurt the most because that s the side they removed the ovary from. I was feeling pretty good but woke up this morning with left side hurting again and lower back pain. Are these normal for 4 weeks in or is infection a possiblity?
Thu, 4 Jun 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Dear patient
Back pain after pregnancy may be there for few weeks after hysterectomy if spinal anesthesia is given. This pain subsides usually within month. Since you are having discharge with bad odour and back pain infection is more likely possibility. This needs to be investigated and I would advise ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis to lok for fluid collection in peritoneum. You need to consult expert gynecologist with report. Meanwhile start tab ciprofloxacin 500mg twice a day and tab metronidazole 400mg thrice a day for 7 days. All the best.
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Is Back Pain Normal After Undergoing Hysterectomy?

Dear patient Back pain after pregnancy may be there for few weeks after hysterectomy if spinal anesthesia is given. This pain subsides usually within month. Since you are having discharge with bad odour and back pain infection is more likely possibility. This needs to be investigated and I would advise ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis to lok for fluid collection in peritoneum. You need to consult expert gynecologist with report. Meanwhile start tab ciprofloxacin 500mg twice a day and tab metronidazole 400mg thrice a day for 7 days. All the best.