It feels like one of my muscles is on fire and I cannot move because the pain gets worse - Should I go to the ER? (photo)

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I had a For tummy tuck and muscle repair. I am nine weeks postop. I was laying in my bed and all of the sudden I felt a very burning sensation left side above my belly button. It feels like one of my muscles is on fire and I cannot move because the pain gets worse. What can calls that ? Should I go to the emergency room

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello Nina,Great question. Thank you for your pictures. Congratulations on your procedure. It may have been a muscle problem. However, you are still early in your recovery, you should always be following up with your surgeon. Good luck with your recovery.

Hampton A. Howell, MD · Answer

Hi.  For something like that, you should call your plastic surgeon or the doctor covering for your plastic surgeon so that they can guide you through what needs to be done. Certainly if things seem bad enough then it’s your call whether to go to the emergency room. Good luck and take care, Dr. Howell

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I would recommend reaching out to your surgeon for direction.  He/She is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery.  Your surgeon will let you know if a visit to the ER is indicated.

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