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Re: after surgery pain

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 16 Nov 1997 19:37:58 -0600 (CST)

At Sun, 16 Nov 1997, connie wrote: >
>I would like to know if there is anything that can be done to help the
>gas pains that I always seem to have after abdominal surgery. The gas
>that is used to extend the stomach moves up into my shoulders and back
>causing extreme discomfort. Please respond soon. I am having complete
>hyst. done Nov. 24. Thanks
>
>--
>connie
>

Intrabdominal gas from a laparoscopy is reduced by the surgeon. Intraintestinal gas after a laparotomy can be treated with ginger ale, ginger root, early feeding if appropriate and simethicone is acceptable to your physician. 

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm


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