Question 1

have back pain and feeling dizzy after surgery. what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

It depends: A lot depends on the type of surgery that you had performed, level of blood loss and what type of anesthesia.  Contact your surgeon.

Question 2

dizziness after surgery. i'm in my 4th day post op surgery on my toes, everything is going well, except for dizziness head pressure, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Not really normal: Most patients don't have lingering effects after something as limited as toe surgery. It would help to know what anesthesia you had and what medications you are taking post-operatively. These can cause some patients to experience headache or disorientation. Your best bet is always to discuss this with your surgeon. They can't help you if they don't know you are having a problem.

Question 3

is it normal to have dizziness after cataract surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: Cataract surgery does not cause dizziness.  You should see a primary care doctor for evaluation of dizziness.

Question 4

is it normal to have chills n fever along with dizziness after minor surgery like draining an abcess?

Accepted Answer

Bacteremia: After draining an abscess sometimes the bacteria that was in the abscess gets into the blood stream and causes symptoms such as what you describe. Hopefully you are on some antibiotics. If not please contact your md and let he/she know about your symptoms. If you are and this doesnt resolve..Let your doc know as well.

Question 5

due to shortness of breath, chest pains and dizziness a week after surgery i had a d dimer blood test done. levels were slightly raised but not alarming. i have a hemotoma. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Take it easy: After a simple surgery or prolonged bed rest, d-dimer will be elevated.

Question 6

how can i cure dizziness after gall bladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Call your surgeon: Probably related anesthesia meds or pain meds. Call the guy who did your operation to discuss your specific troubles.

Question 7

is it normal to feel dizzy after two weeks of surgery?

Accepted Answer

Likely no: Depends on type of surgery (i.e. Surgery where dizziness would be a direct complication), but i would say that the anesthesia related effects should have disappeared and if you weren't dizzy after surgery initially, it isn't normal.

Contact you surgeon!

Question 8

i feel dizzy spells after open heart surgery?

Accepted Answer

Have it checked: After surgery you may have anemia (low blood count) or hypotension/ dehydrtation, etc.
You should have it checked by your cardiologist or pcp. Could need something as simple as adjusting medications.

Question 9

after surgery care. feeling nausea, dizziness, slight fever.  vomiting.

Accepted Answer

Anesthesia: Typical medications used for anesthesia induce nausea and vomiting. They can also make you feel unsteady.  These are typically much improved vs. Resolved by 24 hours. Beyond then, these symptoms can be related to narcotic pain medications. Your particular situation may or may not be consistent with this. Contact your doctor regarding this if you are unsure.

Question 10

i had a cochlear implant surgery on oct. 2nd. the first night and second daytime were great after surgery, no pain, no dizziness. however, something was wrong the second night post-op. after 5 minutes strong tinnitus, i felt dizziness and air/fluids was f

Accepted Answer

See your surgeon: you need to go and see your surgeon and discuss the new symptoms they will know more about what to expect after this kind of surgery

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Have back pain and feeling dizzy after surgery. what do you suggest?

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Dizziness after surgery. i'm in my 4th day post op surgery on my toes, everything is going well, except for dizziness head pressure, is this normal?

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Is it normal to have dizziness after cataract surgery?

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Is it normal to have chills n fever along with dizziness after minor surgery like draining an abcess?

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Due to shortness of breath, chest pains and dizziness a week after surgery i had a d dimer blood test done. levels were slightly raised but not alarming. i have a hemotoma. should i be concerned?

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How can i cure dizziness after gall bladder surgery?

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Is it normal to feel dizzy after two weeks of surgery?

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I feel dizzy spells after open heart surgery?

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After surgery care. feeling nausea, dizziness, slight fever. vomiting.

A member asked:

I had a cochlear implant surgery on oct. 2nd. the first night and second daytime were great after surgery, no pain, no dizziness. however, something was wrong the second night post-op. after 5 minutes strong tinnitus, i felt dizziness and air/fluids was f

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