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What Causes Severe Pain And Frequent Bowel Movements After A DaVinci Hysterectomy?

Hello. I am 46 years old, 5 8 and weigh 240 pounds. I had a DaVinci hysterectomy four days ago, and I am experiencing severe pain and frequent bowel movements. I get a very sharp, debilitating pain in my lower pelvic area, and sometimes a sharp pain in the vagina. Within 10 minutes or so, I have a bowel movement. If I m standing, the pain before drops me to my knees. I feel like I can t breathe or move for about 30 seconds. There is no problem with constipation. The movements are frequently and soft. I m starting to get scared, and the pain is getting worse. I do not have a fever. Thank you.
Mon, 18 May 2015
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Welcome to health care magic,

Abdominal pain and diarrhoea could be due to acute gastroenteritis,viral gastroenteritis,diverticulitis but could be due to colitis after the surgery.

You must undergo routine blood count,electrolytes with clinical examination of abdomen or ultrasound of abdomen.

You will require antibiotics(quinolones or cephalosporins or antiprotozoals etc.) with antiemetic, antispasmodics and antiinflammatories with prebiotics and probiotics.

There will be great need of fluid and electrolyte balance in body.

You must consult your operating surgeon for immediate treatment.
Regards
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What Causes Severe Pain And Frequent Bowel Movements After A DaVinci Hysterectomy?

Hi Welcome to health care magic, Abdominal pain and diarrhoea could be due to acute gastroenteritis,viral gastroenteritis,diverticulitis but could be due to colitis after the surgery. You must undergo routine blood count,electrolytes with clinical examination of abdomen or ultrasound of abdomen. You will require antibiotics(quinolones or cephalosporins or antiprotozoals etc.) with antiemetic, antispasmodics and antiinflammatories with prebiotics and probiotics. There will be great need of fluid and electrolyte balance in body. You must consult your operating surgeon for immediate treatment. Regards