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Suggest Remedy For Pressure In Chest And Shortness Of Breath Post Hysterectomy
Question: I'm 51 years old and had a total hysterectomy. Laparoscopic on November 17 2015. Now three days ago My chest feels heavy and I shortness of breath. Is that nomally or is there something wrong? Please help me.
Brief Answer:
Shortness of breath
Detailed Answer:
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You just had a medical procedure and now you are having shortness of breath. This could be a sign of a pulmonary embolism. i would recommend that you immediately go to the ER to be evaluated. It maybe nothing but a pulmonary embolism could be life threatening and is caused by blood clots. It can occur after any surgical procedures.
I recommend that you immediately go to your local medical emergency center to be evaluated
Shortness of breath
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You just had a medical procedure and now you are having shortness of breath. This could be a sign of a pulmonary embolism. i would recommend that you immediately go to the ER to be evaluated. It maybe nothing but a pulmonary embolism could be life threatening and is caused by blood clots. It can occur after any surgical procedures.
I recommend that you immediately go to your local medical emergency center to be evaluated
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