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What Causes Itching In The Back And Right-sided Abdominal Pain Post Surgery?
I have itchingon my back following back surgery one week ago L1 to L5. I also hav a sharp pain in right front abdominal. I was in surgery 5 hrs. and had a bit of trouble coming out of anesthesia. I can walk ok and have lost the numbness in feet and weakness in upper thighs.
Mon, 27 Feb 2017
Hi,
Your overall progress after a prolonged back surgery seems to be good.Sharp pain in front of abdomen could be due to a nerve irritation or muscular pain.
I suggest you take pregabalin for few weeks and see the result. If there is no improvement then consult your surgeon again.
Your overall progress after a prolonged back surgery seems to be good.Sharp pain in front of abdomen could be due to a nerve irritation or muscular pain.
I suggest you take pregabalin for few weeks and see the result. If there is no improvement then consult your surgeon again.
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