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How long does pain last after an open abdominal surgery( 27.03.19.midline incision)I am not getting sense on touching the portions near surgery site and feeling awkward...Also having pain while laughing,coughing,sneezing..what are the restrictions after this kind of surgery...I have been advised to wear abdominal binder, for how many days should I wear it?plz tell
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Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
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You have to use abdominal Binder for 3 months and after 3 month use while doing any kind of heavy work, support the sutures site while coughing , sneezing and the activities which give stress on abdominal.
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Abdominal strengthening
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It will take three to four mnth but sensatins take time to come can be upto one year binder have to wear upto six mnth to prevent diastasis
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It will take Aprox 3 months n start doing core strengthening exercises after recovery n support ur incision site while sneezing, coughing etc
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You will have to wear the binder for 3 months
Reduced Sensations around the scar is common and may persist for 6 to 8 weeks
You can start abdominal strengthening exercises after 6 weeks under supervision
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If you have severe cough or sneeze try to hold the area while sneezing
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Don't lift heavy weights
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4 to 6 weeks
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Dr. Abhishek Verma (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Noida
Just support your incision site, while coughing, sneezing or laughing. Abdominal binder has to be wear for approximately 2.5-3 months. Sensation will be normalise slowly, may take 2 months.
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