Suggest Remedy For Pressure In Chest And Shortness Of Breath Post Hysterectomy

Posted on Tue, 24 Nov 2015

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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.

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (9 minutes later)

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

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