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Post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) is a kind of chronic pain that may occur after Breast cancer surgery.
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What is post pleural syndrome?
Post pleural syndrome is characterized by chest pain, low-grade fever, and pericarditis. It may also be accompanied by pericardial effusion.
How is pain treated following a mastectomy?
Pain is usually well controlled with prescribed medication.
What is the downside of immediate reconstruction?
The surgery itself is longer, causing more time under anesthesia. Post-operative pain and recovery time will be greater than for mastectomy alone
How long post mastectomy precautions should be maintained?
Lifelong precaution
Does post-polio syndrome occur in older patients who have had poliomyelitis?
Yes, post-polio syndrome occurs in individuals who have had polio typically 15-40 years after the initial infection. It is characterized by new muscle weakness or pain and can affect older patients who had polio earlier in life.
What could severe pain following a mastectomy be a sign of?
Severe pain may be a sign of complications, and should be reported to the physician.
What has the author Win Ann Winkler written?
Win Ann Winkler has written: 'Post-mastectomy' -- subject(s): Breast, Cancer, Mastectomy, Patients, Rehabilitation, Surgery
What places sell a mastectomy bra?
Mastectomy bras are available online from several retailers including MetroMedical, Sears, Amazon, and Walgreen's. Additionally, Nordstrom offers an in-store prosthesis program which includes mastectomy bras, amoena breast forms, post-mastectomy camisoles, and free pocketing services for bras purchased from their collection.
What is central pain syndrome?
Central pain syndrome is a type of pain that occurs because of injuries to the brain or spinal cord.
What is the icd-9 code for Myofascial pain syndrome?
Myofascial pain syndrome (729.1)
What are unexpected results of a mastectomy?
Abnormal results of a mastectomy include the incomplete removal of the breast cancer or a recurrence of the cancer and long-lasting (chronic) pain or impairment that does not improve after several months of physical therapy.
Why would you have severe pain in abdomen really heavy flow with clots also hot flashes and severe pain during sex 1 year after TL?
Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome or maybe Adenomyosis
