My wife just had her gallbladder removed about 4 days ago. She developed a hematoma and black and blue brusing along the right side under one of the incision points. Two days after getting discharged another hematoma type bruise appeared right above her pubic area and today we noticed black and blue brusing on her vagina lips and around her anus, is this normal? Has anyone gone through this? I'm thinking I should take her back in to have it checked out.
I too have this issue right now. The doctor could not explain it all today. Did you get an answer as to what is causing this?
Doctor stated that it was because of the hematoma on her right side dropping (blood) some due to gravity when she was up and walking/sitting, etc. It is going away just like the one on her right side, but has been a bit uncomfortable for her. She was using Prep-H for a few days, but seems to be okay now.
Hello.
Post-surgical bruising in areas distant from the surgical site, like the one you described, can sometimes occur due to various factors such as the positioning of your body during surgery, the manipulation of tissues, or even how your body reacts to the surgery.
It's not common to have bruising around the pubic bone and vaginal area following gallbladder surgery, which is typically performed in the upper abdomen. If the hospital staff indicated that the bruising is unrelated to the surgery, they might have considered other factors that could have caused it.
Also, it's not unusual for your menstrual cycle to be affected by the stress of surgery and the associated changes in your routine and physical state. Light, brown blood can sometimes be a sign of old blood being expelled from the uterus, which isn't necessarily alarming, but should still be monitored.
Any unusual symptoms or changes in your body after surgery should be closely observed. If you have any concerns or if new symptoms develop, it's crucial to contact your healthcare provider.
Given the specifics of your situation and the potential for complications, it's really important to follow up with your doctor. Remember, it's always better to ask and be reassured than to overlook something that might need medical attention.