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Cold waves in the body
Hello Doctor had lap gallbladder removal 1 month ago. I had a problem of back pain for which I consulted doctor, he gave medicine and it started getting better, I also felt a little tired.not that much but three-four days ago suddenly I started feeling a cold wave like sensation in my body.I thought this was a very common thing because summer is starting. And I was about to get my periods, I thought this is happening due to hormonal issues and the will get cured in a day or two, but today it has been 5 days since my periods started and still this issue of mine has not cured.The thigh pain and back pain that I had with my periods have improved a bit.But the feeling of cold waves in the body has not been cured yet. yesterday night suddenly felt cold waves and I experienced anxiety which resolved within 5 min but burning sensation in the legs and other body parts same. that time I feel anxiety as I am very worried about my condition these days and I have also Quit eating sugar,only fruit
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Kindly do connect and consult
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Do consult
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Dont think much let the doctors decide. Please consult. It is manageble.
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You should get your proper investigations like cbc,thyroid profile test,vitamin b12,vitamin d3 assesment.
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Its stress induced
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Don’t worry. This is most likely due to anxiety, hormonal changes, or diet changes, not something serious.
Have regular meals, stay hydrated, and get proper sleep.
If it continues, basic tests like Hb, B12, and thyroid can help.
If you’d like, you can book a consultation for detailed guidance.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Relax you are fine don’t think too much
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What you are describing — sudden “cold wave” sensations, brief anxiety episodes, and burning in legs/body — is most commonly related to anxiety, hormonal fluctuations, or temporary nerve sensitivity, especially in the setting of recent illness and stress (surgery + periods).
This does not sound like a dangerous or serious disease based on your description.
After surgery, the body goes through recovery stress + hormonal changes, and around periods this can amplify sensations like:
-chills or “cold waves”
-tingling/burning sensations
-short anxiety spells
Next Steps
Check a few basic tests to be safe:
•CBC (for anemia)
•Vitamin B12
•Vitamin D
•Thyroid profile
Maintain proper meals (do not restrict diet too much)
Stay hydrated and take adequate rest
If symptoms persist >1–2 weeks, consult a physician
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-Anxiety itself can create very real body sensations like cold waves and burning
-Avoid overthinking or constantly monitoring symptoms, it can worsen the cycle
-Do not skip meals — only fruits is not sufficient, take balanced diet
-Practice simple relaxation (deep breathing, slow walking)
-If you get severe weakness, persistent numbness, or fever, then seek immediate care
Overall, this looks functional and reversible, not something serious. With proper nutrition, reassurance, and basic evaluation, it usually settles.
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Please reduce your weight first
You declare occupation is student what kind of study you
Before doing surgery you will take any medicine ?
I need brief history please contact me via practo
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Do this test TFT, FBS, PPBS, HBAIC
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Drink plenty of water
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Please consult a neurophysician physically.
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Cold waves can happen from hormonal changes and sometimes after laparoscopic gallbladder (lap cholecystectomy)—but they’re not always directly related. Let’s break it down clearly:
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"It is common to experience sensory fluctuations after a major surgery like a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy as the body adjusts to metabolic changes. The 'cold wave' sensations and burning in the legs you are describing are often neurological in nature (Paresthesia), which can be triggered by temporary nerve irritation during surgery, minor post-operative vitamin deficiencies (like B12), or even high levels of stress and anxiety. Since these symptoms flared up around your menstrual cycle, hormonal shifts likely amplified your body's sensitivity to these sensations."
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"1. Post-Surgical Recovery: During laparoscopy, carbon dioxide gas is used to inflate the abdomen, which can sometimes irritate the phrenic nerve or other peripheral nerves, leading to unusual sensations during the first few weeks of recovery.
2. Hormonal Amplification: Menstruation causes a drop in estrogen and progesterone, which can lower your pain threshold and make 'normal' recovery sensations feel like intense cold or burning waves.
3. Anxiety-Sensory Loop: Anxiety causes the release of adrenaline, which constricts small blood vessels and can cause chills (cold waves) and tingling. Worrying about these sensations often creates a loop that makes them last longer."
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"To help your body recover and calm your nervous system, I recommend:
Check Vitamin Levels: Ask your doctor for a Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D3 test. Deficiencies in these are very common after surgery and are a primary cause of burning sensations in the limbs.
Stay Hydrated & Electrolytes: Post-gallbladder surgery, your digestion changes. Ensure you are taking adequate electrolytes (Magnesium and Potassium) to prevent nerve irritability.
Gentle Mobilization: Continue light walking to improve circulation in your legs, which can help resolve the burning sensation.
Manage Anxiety: Practice deep breathing exercises when you feel a 'wave' coming. Remind yourself that your body is still healing from a major procedure.
Neurological Consult: If the burning sensation becomes persistent or is accompanied by weakness, a neurologist can perform a simple NCV (Nerve Conduction Velocity) test to rule out any nerve compression.
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Your symptoms like cold wave sensation, burning in legs, and anxiety are most likely due to temporary hormonal changes, stress, or weakness after surgery. Since your pain has improved and symptoms come and go, it is usually not serious.
However, anxiety can also cause these sensations in the body.
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Eat a balanced diet (don’t avoid sugar completely, include normal meals)
Stay well hydrated
Take proper rest and sleep
You can take a multivitamin/B-complex
If symptoms persist for more than a week, consult a doctor for tests (Hb, B12, thyroid)
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Warning Signs (see doctor urgently if):
Continuous severe burning or numbness
Weakness in legs
Fever or worsening pain
Panic symptoms increasing frequently
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult online will guide you further
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Dr. Sowmya
Clinical Pharmacologist and Toxicologist
13 yrs exp
Udupi
First of all you need not worry about your condition that is regarding the gall bladder. Rest of it is just because of your anxiety. And most important you cant just eat fruits. Concentrate on your diet. Seek consultation for anxiety if it is interfering in your everyday activities.
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