Feeling tightness in the abdomen after abdominal surgery
May 17, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Feng
Introduction
Abdominal surgery, such as cholecystectomy, appendectomy, or hysterectomy, may lead to a sensation of abdominal tightness as a postoperative complication. Specific analysis is as follows: if abnormalities occur in the gallbladder, removal may be necessary. After the cholecystectomy, if symptoms do not resolve and new ones develop—such as upper abdominal fullness and discomfort, indigestion—the feeling of abdominal tightness may persist or occur.
Abdominal surgery may lead to abdominal tightness as a postoperative complication, such as after cholecystectomy, appendectomy, or hysterectomy. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Post-cholecystectomy syndrome
If abnormalities occur in the gallbladder, removal may be necessary. After the surgical procedure, if symptoms do not resolve and new ones develop—such as upper abdominal fullness, indigestion, or discomfort—patients may also experience a sensation of abdominal tightness. Under medical guidance, medications such as trimebutine maleate injection or atropine sulfate injection may be used for treatment.
2. Post-appendectomy complications
Appendicitis refers to infection and inflammatory changes in the appendix located in the lower right abdomen, often caused by bacterial invasion. Patients commonly experience symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. It is recommended to seek hospital care for surgical removal of the appendix to treat appendicitis. In individuals with poor physical conditions, complications following appendectomy may arise, leading to abdominal tightness. Under medical supervision, drugs such as metronidazole tablets or tinidazole tablets may be prescribed for treatment.
3. Hysterectomy
In cases of uterine fibroids that grow rapidly and compress surrounding organs, surgical removal of the uterus may be required. If cutaneous nerves are severed during the operation, this may result in abdominal tightness. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as mecobalamin tablets or vitamin B complex tablets may be administered for management.
Besides the above, complications following duodenectomy may also cause this condition. If the situation is severe, prompt medical attention at a hospital is advised.
