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What Does Stabbing Pain Below The Breast After Abdominal Surgery Mean?

I had abdominal surgery 7 days ago, and there have been complications. I have a bleeding vein and have been order by my doctor to bed rest until the pain and bleeding stops. Last night I began having a stabbing pain below my breast on the right side and pain when breathing deep. It has gotten worse today. I am dizzy and weak (but have been since the surgery). Is this just muscle spasms and a possible rib dislocation from the CO2, or is this a blood clot? Should I go to the ER, or wait till my Dr office is open in the morning. The stabbing pain has gotten worse.
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Hello dear , hi

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This seems in relation with different possible causes as

- Liver swelling ( due to congestion or other )
- Intra abdominal ongoing bleeding or formation of hematoma
- Diaphragm or lower lobe of right lung related issue .
- Drain tube related ( if it is in situ )

Hope this will help you for sure .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Regards dear take care .
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What Does Stabbing Pain Below The Breast After Abdominal Surgery Mean?

Hello dear , hi Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * This seems in relation with different possible causes as - Liver swelling ( due to congestion or other ) - Intra abdominal ongoing bleeding or formation of hematoma - Diaphragm or lower lobe of right lung related issue . - Drain tube related ( if it is in situ ) Hope this will help you for sure . Wishing you fine recovery . Regards dear take care .