If you are
recently treated with Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery, then there are
high chances of getting pain in your shoulders. This article suggests
you on how to get rid of pain after Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery.
Why there is a Pain after Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery?
The Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery has minimal complications. But there
are high possibilities of getting shoulder pain. During Laparoscopic Gallbladder
Surgery, the surgeon will inject carbon dioxide gas in order to get a
field of view and do the removal.
After finishing the Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery, the gas will be
expelled out. But in certain cases, a small amount of gas will still be
there in your body after the surgery. This gas will cause severe shoulder
pain and also joint pains. One more reason for this gas pain includes
constipation.
How to get
rid of Pain after Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery?
Here are some suggestions which when followed will reduce and heal the
pain that you are experiencing due to carbon dioxide presence:
• When you have shoulder pain due to irritation of diaphragm by the
carbon dioxide, position yourself at your side. Keep your knees to the
chest and hold it in the same position for about 5 to 15 minutes. Also
you can try one more method of lying on your backside by keeping your
hips elevated with the help of pillows.
• Go for Walking. If the Doctor permits you to walk, then walk for
at least a minimal distance. The Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery done
will normally slow down your gastrointestinal system and this causes gas
to build up and constipation to occur. Hence if you walk, this gas will
get dissipated and enhance easy digestion. Walking will also help you
in early recovery from the surgery.
• Take medications for your pain as prescribed by your Doctor. But
don’t consume more pain killers as it may create many side effects.
Do not take Narcotis medicine for your pain.
• Take healthy foods with high fiber contents.
• Consume more vegetables, grains and fruits which will prevent gas
pain and constipation.
• Drink more water.
• Avoid fatty foods since that may cause gas problem to you. However
you can slowly add them in small quantities one week after the surgery.
• Do regular physical exercises after getting permission from the
Doctor.
• Do not lift heavy weight as that will cause more pain to your shoulder
and other areas.
If you regularly follow the above said instructions, then you can overcome
from gas pain as soon as possible. If the pain is intolerable, then immediately
consult your Doctor and take appropriate medications.
