Patient's question:
I am 49 years old, and on May 10th of this year, I underwent a hysterectomy due to uterine fibroids (only the uterus was removed). In the first week after the surgery, I had no discomfort, but starting on the eighth day (after discharge), I experienced lower abdominal pain. I took Cipro for fourteen days, but it wasn't very effective. Now I have lower back pain, abdominal pain, leg numbness, chest tightness, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, headache, and dry eyes. The pain is slightly lighter in the morning, but it worsens after being active all morning, and it is the most severe at night. I used to have very few health issues (my heart isn't great), and I could do anything before. Now I can't do anything at all. Do I have pelvic inflammatory disease? Why?Doctor's answer:
You should not engage in heavy physical labor for one month after surgery and need to rest more. Your condition requires a clinical examination at the hospital to determine the specific cause. There are many reasons for abdominal pain, which can be mainly categorized into pain caused by intra-abdominal organ diseases and pain caused by extra-abdominal organ diseases. Inflammation of intra-abdominal organs, such as gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, appendicitis, and peritonitis. It is recommended that you go to a regular hospital for examination. After a clear diagnosis, symptomatic treatment should be administered.