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Just had a laparoscopy, anything i can do to get rid of the access gas leftover? it's so painful in my shoulder and under my ribcage.

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Will be OK: Co 2 used to inflate abdomen will diapers rapidly, pain most likely not from gas, is due to fluid collection irritating the diaphragm , will take couple days to clear.

Answered 6/26/2020

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Referred pain: That pain ascribed to "left over gas", during the surgery, your diaphragm is moving with the ventilator and it's stretched by the pneumoperitoneum/gas expansion. Your diaphragm gets irritated and leads to pain that you experience in your shoulder. It is a temporary situation; should respond to tylenol, (acetaminophen) slow deep breaths and not last beyond a few days. If it persists, get evaluated.

Answered 4/15/2019

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