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Had an ekg.the med. assistant put the big monitor on my lower belly where the bladder is.it caused pain on it.can this monitor damage/harm my bladder?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

No.: The monitor cannot harm your internal organs.

Dr Hodge and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/22/2017

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A member asked:

Had an ekg.the med. assistant put the big monitor on my lower belly where the bladder is.it caused pain on it.can this monitor damage/harm my bladder?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Dr Hodge and 3 doctors agreed

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