How do I "test" to know if the muscle repair work is still intact?

April 15, 2017
Asked By:MARUURUGUAY in Rockville, MD

About 6 days after surgery, I choked while drinking and while coughing I felt a stitch pop, followed by a burning sensation that lasted a few minutes. I called my doctor and he said he put double the amount of stitches needed, and to not worry about it. My question now is: How do I "test" to know if the muscle repair still intact? What are the symptoms/signs for a "undone" muscle repair work? How can I make sure the muscles didn't separate again? I freaked out. Thank you!

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April 17, 2017

Answer: Testing muscle repair

April 17, 2017

Answer: Testing muscle repair

April 16, 2017

Answer: Stiches dont just break

April 16, 2017

Answer: Stiches dont just break

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