Table 1.
Frequency of discomfort type at 48 hours, 7 days and 3 months, respectively, following day surgery.
| Frequency | Frequency | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Types of discomfort | 48 hours (n = 118) | 7 days (n = 110) | 3 month (n = 46) |
| Pain#1 |
53 | 42 | 15 |
| Wound problems#2 |
22 | 25 | 6 |
| Swelling#3 |
9 | 16 | 2 |
| Urinary tract problems#4 |
6 | 4 | 3 |
| Bleeding#5 |
5 | 9 | 6 |
| Headache | 4 | ||
| Stiffness#6 |
4 | 3 | 1 |
| Nausea | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Dizziness | 2 | ||
| Anxiety | 1 | 1 | |
| Depression | 1 | ||
| Exhaustion | 1 | ||
| Poor appetite | 1 | ||
| Spasms | 1 | 1 | |
| Drowsiness | 1 | ||
| Itching | 1 | ||
| Numbness | 1 | ||
| Defecation problems | 1 | ||
| Sore throat | 1 |
Patients may have reported more than one symptom at each time-point. Orderly by the frequency at 48 hours.
#1 Pain characteristics e.g. dull or pulsating, location e.g. groin or rectum, situations e.g. contact or when moving
# 2 E.g. tender or pus filled
#3 E.g. bruises or undefined
#4 E.g. difficulty emptying bladder or frequent urge to urinate
#5 E.g. fresh or residual blood from the surgery area
#6 E.g. stiffness in wound or body parts undergoing surgery