Why do I have back pain one and a half years after lung cancer surgery? What should I do?

The causes of back pain one and a half years after lung cancer surgery are generally poor posture, trauma, pneumonia, tumor recurrence, bone metastasis, etc.

1. Bad posture: Bad lying posture or lying still for a long time after surgery can easily lead to back discomfort, which can be relieved by rest.

2. Trauma: If there is an external impact after surgery, it may cause local soft tissue damage, resulting in pain and redness and swelling. You can take acetaminophen sustained-release tablets, ibuprofen sustained-release tablets, diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets and other drugs as prescribed by the doctor.

3. Pneumonia: If you do not pay attention to self-care after surgery, you may be infected with bacteria and induce pneumonia, resulting in symptoms such as coughing and sputum. Severe coughing may cause local muscle tension and lead to pain. You can take cefixime capsules, azithromycin tablets, levofloxacin hydrochloride tablets and other drugs as prescribed by the doctor.

4. Tumor recurrence: Even if lung cancer is removed after surgery, the tumor may sometimes recur. If the tumor spreads to the lymph nodes in the back, it will cause pain and require another surgical removal.

3. Bone metastasis: Bone metastasis may occur in late stage lung cancer, that is, the tumor spreads to the bones. Bone metastasis can cause back pain, especially in the affected bone area, and requires comprehensive treatment such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

It is recommended to pay attention to local care after surgery to avoid infection. If you feel uncomfortable, you should seek medical treatment in time.