What should I do about mild pain in the lower right abdomen after an abortion?

Jul 18, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I had the surgery at a正规 hospital, but I have been experiencing a persistent dull pain in my lower abdomen after the abortion. I would like to ask, what should I do about the mild pain in the lower right abdomen after an abortion?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
It is possible for mild pain in the lower right abdomen after abortion to be caused by various factors, including surgical irritation, uterine involution, postoperative infection, retained intrauterine tissue, or adnexitis. For this condition, the following measures can be taken: 1. Observation and rest: Monitor the pain. If the pain is mild and gradually subsiding, it may represent a normal response to surgical irritation or the process of uterine involution. In such cases, adequate rest should be taken and strenuous physical activity avoided. 2. Maintain hygiene: Pay attention to personal hygiene to prevent infection. If the pain persists or worsens, accompanied by symptoms such as fever or abnormal vaginal discharge, medical attention should be sought promptly. 3. Medical evaluation: If postoperative infection, retained intrauterine tissue, or adnexitis is suspected, prompt hospital visit is advised to determine the exact cause through gynecological examination, ultrasound, or other diagnostic methods. 4. Symptomatic treatment: Based on the examination results, receive targeted treatment under a doctor's guidance. For example, infections require antibiotic therapy, retained intrauterine tissue may necessitate a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure, and adnexitis requires anti-inflammatory treatment.