A member asked:

A hematoma after back surgery 2 years ago. could that be causing my symptoms? constipation, fatigue, stomach pain?

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Hematoma: No. Hematoma should have resolved. If it was around spinal nerves can cause cauda equina which causes numbness around where you wipe after defecation and can cause incontinence of urine or feces. Your symptoms are not consistent with this. Would look for other reason.

Answered 4/21/2013

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Unlilely: I can't see how as the hematoma reabsorbed by now. 2years.

Answered 4/22/2013

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