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2 Months PO TT, Now Sharp Pain in RUQ?
8.5 wks PO TT w/large MR. I've developed sharp, R side pain. R and above navel, radiates up to ribs, but is sharp and localized. Feels like muscular. I can't palpate anything / any difference from the rest of the abdomen. Just saw PS Monday; pain started Friday. Can't see any reason / initiating factor for it either, unless walking upright or driving did it. What can I do? If its a pulled muscle, how long til it's better? Thanks so much!
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Right upper quadrant pain after a tummy tuck is not necessarily a byproduct of the operation
Abdominal pain after tummy tuck is common. However the pain described is not necessarily the direct result of the operation. Other sources of pain need to be ruled out.
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2 Months PO TT, Now Sharp Pain in RUQ?
Although post op pain like this is not uncommon, nor is the description alarming, it is not something suitable for online diagnosis. A call in to your surgeon seems appropriate. After some give and take over the phone, a decision about whether an office visit will be the next step.
All the best.
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2 Months after Tummy Tuck and Right Upper Quadrant Pain
It is not uncommon after mommy makeover with muscle plication to have pains in the muscle or irritation of the muscle. These should lessen with time. It is true that there are other causes of right upper quadrant pain that should be ruled out. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Pain 2 months after tummy tuck
Thank you for your question about your pain 8.5 weeks after a tummy tuck.
Absorbing tummy tuck sutures often cause pain like this about this time,
A long driving or a bumpy road can cause tummy tuck pain like this,
A marcaine anesthetic injection by your plastic surgeon may help,
There may be other causes - e.g. gall bladder, gastritis,an ulcer.
Pain causing fever, fatigue, weight loss or that doesn't start to improve...
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Pain two months post tummy tuck
Sharp pains intermittently even months after a tummy tuck is not unusual. They should lessen with time. However, that being said, you should still make sure. This may be simply muscle spasms from the "tightening of the muscles" or it could be unrelated to the surgery, such as pain associated with your gallbladder. you should see your surgeon for evaluation.
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Pain after your tummy tuck.
Even 8 1/2 weeks after a tummy tuck it is very common to have discomfort as the tissue stretch and settle. Nonetheless when you have something that doesn't make sense you should certainly give your plastic surgeon up call. With a quick physical examination he or she should be able to tell you whether it is a commonplace musculoskeletal pain or something more serious.
Please give your plastic surgeon call.
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