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What Causes Pain After The Removal Of Tumor From Colon?

I have a tumor on my colon that was taken out in January also 27 polyps. Everything came back good showing no cancer. I ve always has some pain about the area where the tumor was but it wasn t that bad. Just thought that was part of the healing process. I helped my Husband move some furniture around last week and ever since then the pain has gotten worse. Do you think I might have pulled and should I call my surgeon about it. Thank you
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
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hello
It dependsonnature of pain. Colonic pain is spasmodic coming off and on with bowel movement problems associated,changes in stool consistency often.Muscular pain as your case seems to be, is more continuous and exaggerated by movement like turning and twisting or bending or getting up from bed.Usually , after open abdomen surgery, theabdominal wall becomes weak and corsets are often advise forfew weeks post surgery.Weak abdominal muscles are prone to strains and injury by jerks or unusual weight lifting.You may see your surgeon who may advise pain meds like ibuprofen, and use of abdominal support for few days.
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What Causes Pain After The Removal Of Tumor From Colon?

hello It dependsonnature of pain. Colonic pain is spasmodic coming off and on with bowel movement problems associated,changes in stool consistency often.Muscular pain as your case seems to be, is more continuous and exaggerated by movement like turning and twisting or bending or getting up from bed.Usually , after open abdomen surgery, theabdominal wall becomes weak and corsets are often advise forfew weeks post surgery.Weak abdominal muscles are prone to strains and injury by jerks or unusual weight lifting.You may see your surgeon who may advise pain meds like ibuprofen, and use of abdominal support for few days. best wishes