Patient's question:
I previously had laparoscopic surgery due to an ectopic pregnancy. Now I feel pain inside the wound after the ectopic pregnancy surgery. I just finished the surgery recently and haven't dared to take a bath, so the wound hasn't been wet. However, the dressing hasn't fallen off yet, and I'm also afraid to touch it. But recently, the wound has been hurting a lot. Why is this?Doctor's answer:
An abnormal pregnancy process where the fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterine cavity is called an "ectopic pregnancy." In clinical diagnosis, tubal pregnancy is the most common type. The cause of ectopic pregnancy is often due to inflammation in the fallopian tube lumen or surrounding tissues.According to your description, the pain may be due to an infection at the surgical incision, resulting from improper wound care. There is also a possibility of local adhesion. It is recommended that you visit a hospital to have your doctor change the wound dressing, examine the healing progress of the wound, and consider using a combination of antibiotics for infection control. Cold compresses or microwave therapy can also be applied to improve local blood circulation, promote wound healing, and prevent the consumption of spicy, dry, or hot foods. If the pain remains severe, an ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be performed to assess the postoperative recovery of the uterus.