I am currently 8 months post op Tummy Tuck and sometimes while brushing my teeth I gag. This causes something in my stomach to tighten up really tight. Feels like a Charlie horse. Never had this issue before Tummy Tuck. What can this be?
Answer: Muscle spasm Dear DesLynn83,
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Answer: Muscle spasm Dear DesLynn83,
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Answer: Abdominal muscles You may want to have your PCP run some blood work to make sure that all of your micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are in normal range. Make sure that you have adequate hydration. You may incorporate gentle stretching exercises that can help with this as well.
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Answer: Abdominal muscles You may want to have your PCP run some blood work to make sure that all of your micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are in normal range. Make sure that you have adequate hydration. You may incorporate gentle stretching exercises that can help with this as well.
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July 8, 2019
Answer: 8 months post-op. When I gag my stomach tightens like a Charlie horse. Can there be something wrong internally? Hello Des,Great question. Based on your description, it seems as you get a muscle spasm when you gag. I will suggest following up with your surgeon.
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July 8, 2019
Answer: 8 months post-op. When I gag my stomach tightens like a Charlie horse. Can there be something wrong internally? Hello Des,Great question. Based on your description, it seems as you get a muscle spasm when you gag. I will suggest following up with your surgeon.
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May 7, 2019
Answer: 8 months post-op. When I gag my stomach tightens like a Charlie horse. Can there be something wrong internally? Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of the muscle spasms. Some patients can have activation of their stomach muscles like a cramp that can develop in the legs. Typically this improves over time and fully resolves once your results and tissues fully heal. If this has not, see your surgeon for an in-person discussion and evaluation.
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May 7, 2019
Answer: 8 months post-op. When I gag my stomach tightens like a Charlie horse. Can there be something wrong internally? Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of the muscle spasms. Some patients can have activation of their stomach muscles like a cramp that can develop in the legs. Typically this improves over time and fully resolves once your results and tissues fully heal. If this has not, see your surgeon for an in-person discussion and evaluation.
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May 6, 2019
Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. This sensation your having is unusual. This sounds like a muscle spasm but why this occurs while brushing your teeth is unexplainable. At 8 months, you should be well healed. from your tummy tuck. I would see your family doctor to work up this problem if it continues. Medical issues such as a hiatal hernia or reflux esophagitis could be reasons but further testing will be needed.
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May 6, 2019
Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. This sensation your having is unusual. This sounds like a muscle spasm but why this occurs while brushing your teeth is unexplainable. At 8 months, you should be well healed. from your tummy tuck. I would see your family doctor to work up this problem if it continues. Medical issues such as a hiatal hernia or reflux esophagitis could be reasons but further testing will be needed.
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