When to Seek Help or Further Advice
You should seek advice from your GP or Dr. Salfinger if you experience any of the following:
If you have a problem after your operation and you have been discharged from hospital:
- Persistent vaginal bleeding
- Passing large clots (larger than 50c coin) or tissue
- Offensive smelling vaginal discharge
- An elevated temperature (over 38Deg C)
- Nausea or vomiting that is worsening
- Increasing abdominal or back pain not relieved by taking analgesia
- Pain, burning or stinging when passing urine, frequency or difficulty in emptying your bladder
- If you have a wound – persistent redness, pain, ooze or increasing swelling around the incision or an enlarging bruise around the incision site
If you have a problem after your operation and you have been discharged from hospital:
- During business hours: call Dr Salfinger’s rooms
- After hours: after-hours manager at SJOG Subiaco
- Emergency requiring urgent assistance: KEMH ED
- If you are happy to see your GP, then please do so.
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