Pain after biliary surgery

Pain after bile surgery is usually treated with first-line WHO drugs such as metamizole or ibuprofen. However, significantly more pain than the actual operation scars is often caused by the consequences of the inflated abdominal cavity during the operation. This bloating is necessary because nowadays interventions on the gall bladder are mostly performed laparoscopically instead of through a conventional abdominal incision.

In order for the surgeon to have a good view of the surgical area, air is directed into the abdominal cavity. When the operation is completed, most of this air is sucked out again. However, there is always a certain amount of air left, which can cause flatulence and pain.

In order to counteract this pain, painkillers, exercise, application of heat, e.g. with a hot water bottle, or various herbs such as camomile, peppermint, caraway or aniseed are particularly helpful. Also remedies such as Simeticon or magnesium preparations can help against flatulence and the pain associated with it. It is important, as after all operations, to avoid pulling on the scars, e.g. by careless movements, to prevent complications and unnecessary pain.

Pain after knee surgery

The full restoration of function and mobility is particularly crucial after knee joint surgery. To achieve this, early mobilization immediately after the operation is essential. However, due to the stress on the joint that goes along with it, this also tends to cause more pain.

To avoid this, a combination of several therapeutic measures has proven to be effective after knee surgery. On the one hand, pain catheters or pumps are often used in the first few days after the operation to ensure the permanent administration of opioids. In addition, painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs are given in fixed doses as tablets. Between three and five days after the operation, the pain catheters can usually be removed and the medication is changed to tablets.In addition to the therapy with painkillers, however, the movement exercises and measures such as elevation and cooling also contribute significantly to pain relief and a better recovery after the operation.