I recently had surgery for a laparoscopic appendectomy but I had to be cathatised for 1 day! I made sure I showered and cleaned after removal, but currently have a very sore clitoris and wondered if it was connected. Also I had a pregnancy test done whilst in hospital (hospital procedure) so I know I m not pregnant but I m a week late for my period and wondered if this is normal after surgery? Thank you for taking the time to read this!
Hi, as you mentioned you have undergone the laparoscopic surgery for appendicitis it is obvious to understand that there will be a little muscle weakness in the abdominal region and also in the pelvic floor region. Any incision made in the muscle will lead to the stimulation of the neural system and make it first highly contracted and then weak. As example to provide is - injection at the hip region. Most people experience first the tightening of hip and then softness. Well to move further, by doing that core strengthening and pelvic floor exercises your soreness can be reduced. As with exercise there is strengthening of the muscles of abdomen & pelvic, improved blood circulation, Power emptying of bladder, and proper lymphatic Chat Doctor. As exercises are receiving commended post surgery as per most of the research, but it is avoided in patients due to the pain factor. I recommend you to perform core stability, pelvic floor Strengthening and keel exercise to improve the tone of the muscles to avoid the future complications and also the current soreness.regards Jay In