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What Causes Dizziness And Navel Pain Post A Laparoscopic Hysterectomy?

I had a laproscopic hysterectomy 5 days ago. I have been feeling woozy and dizzy most of the day and just experienced sharp pain behind my belly button after urinating. It hurts to touch the area and the pain, although not as sharp as the onset, is still present (about 20-30 minutes ago). Should I go to urgent care or call the doctor tomorrow?
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Hi, thanks for using Healthcare Magic.

I understand your concern.

Complications of hysterectomy include:
1. Difficulty urinating.
2. Weakness of the pelvic muscles and ligaments that support the vagina, bladder, and rectum.
3. Continued heavy bleeding.
4. Some women may experience early menopause.
5. The formation of scar tissue (adhesions) in the pelvic area.

If the pain is mild, you can wait until tomorrow and you can take acetaminophen 500 mg to relieve the pain.

Call your doctor immediately if:
1. You have bright red vaginal bleeding that soaks one or more pads in an hour.
2. You are sick to your stomach or cannot keep fluids down.
3. You have signs of infection, such as: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness.
4. You have foul-smelling discharge from your vagina.
5. Red streaks leading from the incision and pus draining from the incision.
6. A fever.
7. You have pain that does not get better after you take pain medicine.

Hope this helps
Take care.
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What Causes Dizziness And Navel Pain Post A Laparoscopic Hysterectomy?

Hi, thanks for using Healthcare Magic. I understand your concern. Complications of hysterectomy include: 1. Difficulty urinating. 2. Weakness of the pelvic muscles and ligaments that support the vagina, bladder, and rectum. 3. Continued heavy bleeding. 4. Some women may experience early menopause. 5. The formation of scar tissue (adhesions) in the pelvic area. If the pain is mild, you can wait until tomorrow and you can take acetaminophen 500 mg to relieve the pain. Call your doctor immediately if: 1. You have bright red vaginal bleeding that soaks one or more pads in an hour. 2. You are sick to your stomach or cannot keep fluids down. 3. You have signs of infection, such as: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness. 4. You have foul-smelling discharge from your vagina. 5. Red streaks leading from the incision and pus draining from the incision. 6. A fever. 7. You have pain that does not get better after you take pain medicine. Hope this helps Take care.