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Suggest Treatment For Fluid Retention
I had a bilateral masectomy on June 11th and an axilary node surgery on June 18th and am still dealing with lots of discomfort from fluid retention. Should I be contacting my surgeon or still play the waiting game on this? I start chemo on July 23rd.
Mon, 19 Nov 2018
Hello,
Fluid retention( seroma) is quite common after breast surgery. Consult a general surgeon and get an ultrasound scan. If there is excess fluid, it has to be drained.
Nothing much to worry as it can be done under local anaesthesia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Fluid retention( seroma) is quite common after breast surgery. Consult a general surgeon and get an ultrasound scan. If there is excess fluid, it has to be drained.
Nothing much to worry as it can be done under local anaesthesia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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