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I have had an open surgery(midline incision,28 staples)for colon inertia,on 27.03.2019...Why am i still having pain in incision area(especially near navel) while laughing,coughing,sneezing?Is it normal?when will it reduce?I dont take any painkillers...Do I need to wear abdominal belt always or during movements only?
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Wear abdominal belt during movements only. See a physiotherapist who knows fascial manipulation, so they can work on scar tissue.
Star abdominal exercises under supervision.
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Have a follow up visit with the surgeon
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Dr. Mridulovie Garg (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
To reduce this you need some deep core exercises like deep abdominal muscles training to support you while these activities which exert pressure around stomach ( coughing ,sneezing). Avoid too much use of belt, as it creates dependency
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work only on deep muscles. not superficial abs
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Dr. Abhishek Verma (PT)
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15 yrs exp
Noida
Yes, it is normal. Keep supporting the affected area at the time of coughing and sneezing.
Wear abdominal belt during movement.
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