Follow Up Question: Constant bloating and muscle spasms all day long, what could it be? I have a RR about 5 years ago. (photo)

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So ever since tt, I have had all day muscle spasms that just do not go away. I have times where I just eat a salad,and become extremely bloated. I have had Ultrasound and CT scans and bloodwork done, and no answers. Any ideas? What kind of Dr should I see? Another strange thing is, I constantly pull some sort of muscle when I stretch or lean over , or even sneeze.. my stomach literally contracts, as my entire family has witnessed. It is undyingly painful as it lasts for several minutes. Help !

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello.
Great question. Thank you for your pictures. It is unusual for muscle spasms to occur 5 years post op. The bloating may be the need to tightened your muscles.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry you are experiencing these issues.  This is not common after tummy tuck surgery.  If you have visited your surgeon with no answers you should start with your PCP for a full evaluation.  Bring along a log of frequency, duration, and location of the symptoms you are having.

Charles Nduka, MD · Answer

Considering the Tummy tuck was done 5 years ago, the symptoms you are presenting may be from some other condition. A tummy tuck does not usually cause these symptoms. However, to be sure, do consult with your board-certified plastic surgeon who did the surgery if possible. Have a consultation with your primary physician for a referral.

Maher Anous, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

I would be interested in a description (or picture) or your lower chest cage (ribs). The reason is this: Sometimes the shape of the rib cage is missed to the surgeon at the tummy tuck assessment. If you have a lower rib cage that is "everted" (flaring out) this means that the volume (capacity) of your lungs is reduced and has to be compensated with an increased volume of your abdomen if you are to breathe correctly. I have named this "The Scissors Principle". This MIGHT be the issue you are dealing with. It is not usually corrected by tummy tuck surgery.

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