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I Am Having Pressure On My Lower Abdomen Near My
Question: I am having pressure on my lower abdomen near my c-section scar. It is minimal pain but when I stand up for more than a few minutes I start to get light-headed and pass out. I had my c-section 3 years ago and no problems until now. I am 24 y/o 130 lbs
Brief Answer:
few possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
In most cases, this is just temporary pain due to pulled muscle or pinched nerve in the scar area.
Second, it may be beginning of hernia and if you feel bulge or pain during cough you should do an ultrasound to rule this out.
Third, it may be late postoperative infection and it would manifest with redness, discharge, and increasing pain.
I suggest to wait and see in what direction will it go. You can take nonsteroid painkillers and apply cold compresses to relieve pain.
Wish you good health.
Regards
few possible causes
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
In most cases, this is just temporary pain due to pulled muscle or pinched nerve in the scar area.
Second, it may be beginning of hernia and if you feel bulge or pain during cough you should do an ultrasound to rule this out.
Third, it may be late postoperative infection and it would manifest with redness, discharge, and increasing pain.
I suggest to wait and see in what direction will it go. You can take nonsteroid painkillers and apply cold compresses to relieve pain.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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