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My husband had back surgery on the l5 area of his spine. he had extreme pain the night of his surgery. could it be an abscess?

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Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

Specializes in Pain Management

No: Abscess would take days to weeks to develop. He should be followed by his surgeon.

Dr Sider agreed

Answered 11/3/2014

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A member asked:

My husband had back surgery on the l5 area of his spine. he had extreme pain the night of his surgery. could it be an abscess?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nathaniel Drourr answered

Dr Sider agreed

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