Fibroid Tumor Removal - Laparoscopic Concerns
There are possible side affects from the Fibroid Tumor Removal - Laparoscopic procedure that you need to be aware of and watching for. If you notice any of them you need to contact your doctor right away. Learn what you need to be looking out for.
Alternate Names for Fibroid Tumor Removal - Laparoscopic:
Myomectomy - laparoscopic
Uterine fibroid removal - laparoscopic
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When to Contact Doctor About Fibroid Tumor Removal - Laparoscopic
Alternate Names for Fibroid Tumor Removal - Laparoscopic:
Myomectomy - laparoscopic
Uterine fibroid removal - laparoscopic
Call Your Doctor
After you leave the hospital, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:
- Signs of infection, including fever and chills
- Redness, swelling, increasing pain, excessive bleeding, or discharge from the incision site
- Excessive vaginal bleeding (soaking more than one pad per hour) after the procedure
- Excessive vaginal discharge that continues beyond one month after the procedure
- Vaginal discharge has a foul odor
- Severe abdominal pain
- Headaches, muscle aches, dizziness , or general ill feeling
- Nausea, vomiting, constipation , or abdominal swelling
- Pain and/or swelling in one or both legs
- Fibroid symptoms return after the procedure
- Cough , shortness of breath, or chest pain
- Pain, burning, urgency or frequency of urination, or persistent bleeding in the urine
- New, unexplained symptoms
In case of an emergency, CALL 911 .
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