My daughter had surgery endoscopic laser to burn off some endometriosis alot of lesions and the doctor released her but he had to readmitt her after one day out of the hospital but now she is running a low grade fever 101.0 she is having a lot of pain in her pelvic area - low blood pressure 80/43 w/ red blood cells in her urine which she cant pee they had to insert a catherter to help her but tonight they removed it to see if she can go on her own, This has been going on for 3 days - the doctor said after the cat scan all he could tell is that she is impacted in her bowels and he is baffled by this to. Does any one out ther have and anwsers.
2006-08-13 17:07:32 · 9 answers · asked by DRM 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Thank you for your information my daughter is doing much better her doctor took her back into surgery and did another endoscopic surgery to see what was going on and to see if there was damage to her organs from the previous surgery and he said there wasnt any signs of bleeding or bowel leaking out. He said that is was possible that she got an infection and so he changed her to a stronger antiobiotic and a different pain med drip that wouldnt effect her blood pressure and it has helped she is feeling much better. He still hasnt let her eat due to her throwing up ( that has also stoped ) Thank you for your help - The doctor is doing his best she is still in the hospital and he still hasnt let her eat any thing as of today but she does feel better. Thanks again,
2006-08-15 16:58:01 · update #1
She probably has a post-surgery infection. I hope she is okay.
2006-08-13 17:31:17 · answer #1 · answered by pixles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not hesitate to ask for a second opinion if your primary doctor is puzzled. Not to scare you, but low blood pressure and fever could indicate septic shock which can be vary serious. Ask for an infectious disease specialist or internist to see her.
It's not uncommon for the bowels to be sluggish any time they are handled, even after endoscopic procedures that enter the abdomen. A GI consult is indicated if this goes on long.
RBC's could also indicate infection, but if she had a catheter previously this can also just be irritation from that. Urine cultures will give more information and I'm pretty sure they are doing them.
But if you lack confidence in your surgeon, ask for a second opinion. YOur doctor may be doing a great medical job but not communicating with you well and someone else might be a better "fit."
2006-08-13 17:14:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, she should have been bowel prepped before the surgery. There is no natural reason to have an obstruction or impaction a mere 3 days later. Secondly, she has an obvious infection for which she needs to be treated. Are you certain her unprepped (non-emptied) bowels were not nicked during surgery?? Do not mess around - take her to another doctor immediately. She needs to have this addressed ASAP before she goes septic, not just by some baffled doctor who acts befuddled over the CT scan interpretations. Good luck to you both.
2006-08-13 23:38:50 · answer #3 · answered by Endo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get a second opinion quick. This dosent sound good and I would rely on this Dr at all. I would take her to another emergency room and have them check her out thoroughly. If this is causing her kidneys to shut down which I cant say for sure and the drop in blood pressure and blood in the urine. GET HELP soon!He may have burned a hole in her bladder or something else. I dont know
2006-08-13 17:36:49 · answer #4 · answered by tinygirl3366 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the bleeding thing and fever is pretty normal her body is healing of course. but the blood pressure deal makes it another story id for sure get another oppion check dr.com they have Dr.s that answer questions for ya too
2006-08-13 17:18:33 · answer #5 · answered by mike L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you went to a DO, find yourself an MD. You need some second opinions..... If she has an impacated bowel, why didn;'t they give her laxitives/enema. You didn't mention if she was put on antibiotics or not..... again, you need to find another doc.....
2006-08-13 17:12:48 · answer #6 · answered by April 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring someone to your daugther that knows what they are doing. Those doctor are going to kill her with they stupidity. God forbid. I hope you find someone and your daugther be alright. Goodluck.
2006-08-13 17:20:26 · answer #7 · answered by virginia_gaskin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds to me that you need a second opinion,don't let them send her home without one. and i will leave it at that
2006-08-13 17:15:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm, tricky
2006-08-13 17:12:48 · answer #9 · answered by chloeshotspot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋