Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: Doctor, I had an abortion on January 11th. At that time, the doctor said I had inflammation. After the surgery, there has been a small amount of bleeding. On the 16th, I suddenly experienced cramping in my lower abdomen. Now there is still a small amount of bleeding. Should I go to the hospital for a follow-up check-up, or should I take any medication? Additional question: Now I experience lower abdominal bloating and pain every day, and sometimes nausea.Doctor's answer:
The bleeding after a painless abortion is usually within one week. For less traumatic painless abortions, bleeding may even stop by that evening. If the bleeding lasts longer than one week after a painless abortion, it could be due to insufficient rest, leading to poor uterine recovery, or it might be caused by inflammation continuing the bleeding. In fact, under normal circumstances, undergoing any type of abortion can cause some damage to the patient. Therefore, patients should pay attention to postoperative care and health maintenance. Patients undergoing an abortion should take care of themselves, such as adjusting their diet appropriately, keeping warm, and avoiding getting cold.