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What Causes Constant Headache After Gallbladder Removal Surgery?

Hi....I had my gallbladder removed 12 days ago and for the past 5 days I have a constant headache on right side of my head. The day after surgery Ithe right side of my neck was very tender and brusied..would they have had to put my head in a strange position to do the surgery and could this be the cause of my headaches
Mon, 27 Nov 2017
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hi, steep positions during laproscopic surgery are very common and pressure injuries can happen. But neck is not the area to be injured. I suggest you get examined by your anaesthetist to see for infection in the neck and causes of headache.
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What Causes Constant Headache After Gallbladder Removal Surgery?

hi, steep positions during laproscopic surgery are very common and pressure injuries can happen. But neck is not the area to be injured. I suggest you get examined by your anaesthetist to see for infection in the neck and causes of headache.