About 2 years ago I was in surgery and had drainage tubes to drain fluids that were near my lung. Everything went fine. However every once in a while I feel some pain where the tubes used to be is that normal? Could it just be the muscle?
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It sounds as though you must have had cardiothoracic surgery?
Drainage tubes are common following surgeries that leave a potential empty space beneath the skin or in another body cavity.
Our bodies do not "like" empty spaces.
Seromas or hematoma may accumulate.
Drains prevent seromas. However, scarring or adhesions may result following nearly any surgery.
This scarring may lead to pain or other issues. Additional, damaged nerves may create a scar or neuroma.
These neuromas may result in intermittent pain. It is rarely permanent. The pain is not necessarily normal, but it is not unusual. You could consider re-visiting your physician. Physical therapy may help with symptoms, but it is far out from surgery to be effective.
I hope this helps.
Drainage tubes are common following surgeries that leave a potential empty space beneath the skin or in another body cavity.
Our bodies do not "like" empty spaces.
Seromas or hematoma may accumulate.
Drains prevent seromas. However, scarring or adhesions may result following nearly any surgery.
This scarring may lead to pain or other issues. Additional, damaged nerves may create a scar or neuroma.
These neuromas may result in intermittent pain. It is rarely permanent. The pain is not necessarily normal, but it is not unusual. You could consider re-visiting your physician. Physical therapy may help with symptoms, but it is far out from surgery to be effective.
I hope this helps.