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In november i had thoracic surgery on my side , recently i started feeling pain like i was being stabbed in those wounds .! what do i do ?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

See the surgeon: Sometimes a thoracic nerve is entrapped and can respond to local injection of steroid or anesthetic, but likely need an x-ray and exam to be sure it is a local situation.

Answered 6/18/2013

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Likely scar tissue: I would ask your surgeon, but i can make a few comments. It is not unusual to have scar tissue remodel for a year after chest surgery, and that can hurt. Nerves can remodel too, and that causes pain. What you have is likely a post thoracotomy pain syndrome, which is not rare, but you should go to your surgeon before it gets out of hand.

Answered 5/18/2014

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Dr. Craig Carter answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

See your surgeon: Your surgeon is there not only to perform your operation, but also to follow you to make sure everything goes well. Most surgeons understand that it is not only the operation that is important, but the follow-up as well. Call today for an evaluation.

Answered 6/2/2017

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SEE YOUR SURGEON: May be normal postop pain, but call and/or see your surgeon

Answered 1/8/2018

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