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What Causes Pain At The Site Of Surgery After Appendix Operation?

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Posted on Mon, 12 May 2014
Question: I gave birth to my first child in sept 2013. I had pregnancy complications, uterine fibroids and pre enclampsia and had to be induced. After the delivery, I started to experience sharp pains on my lower right abdomen. Not sure if it was the fibroids, i underwent surgery and it was discovered to be an enflamed appendix. the appendix was removed 3 weeks after my daughter was born (natural birth). Since then, i have experienced some slight soreness where the appendix was removed and sometimes, i felt i could not hold my bowels as long as i used to. to put it lightly, sometimes, when i have to go, i have to go whereas before it would not be an issue of urgency. i continued to experience intermittent soreness in the place i had the appendectomy but it seemed to be getting a bit better every now and then. i took it easy the first two months by being careful not to do anything to strenuous. after that, i seemed to get better and even though i felt the soreness every now and then, it didn't prevent me from reaching upward, carrying my daughter etc. Well a week ago, the pain suddenly seemed to vanish and i thought it was over. But then it returned. this time, i can't really reach without discomfort or wincing. i am really scared and worried. what could be going on?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Can be due to scar tissue. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. The intermittent pain that you are feeling at the site of surgery can be due to a scar tissue in the area or a mild inflammation. Any pathology related to the ovaries can also cause such a pain. Hence, Ultrasound Abdomen is definitely indicated. Consider getting an MRI scan for a more detailed evaluation of the painful area. Till then, you can take analgesics. Consider taking paracetamol or ibuprofen for your pain. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (4 minutes later)
Is it life threatening. or could it be Appendicitis after appendectomy such as stump appendicitis. I am worried that it could be a potential rupture waiting to happen. How soon do I need to get this checked out. i am thinking of going sometime this week but do i need to go sooner. Can i lift things, do i risk making it worse. i don't know what you mean by the sentence "Any pathology related to the ovaries can also cause such a pain." What exactly does that mean. please let me know. i am really worried.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Not life threatening. Detailed Answer: Hello. Thanks for writing again. It is not likely to be a serious problem. There can only be mild inflammation involved as the pain is of intermittent and mild nature. Lifting your child is not likely to make it worse. Please do not worry. Ovarian pathology like a cyst can also be there. An ultrasound scan will help in ruling this out. Hope my answer is helpful. Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries. Regards.
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What Causes Pain At The Site Of Surgery After Appendix Operation?

Brief Answer: Can be due to scar tissue. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. The intermittent pain that you are feeling at the site of surgery can be due to a scar tissue in the area or a mild inflammation. Any pathology related to the ovaries can also cause such a pain. Hence, Ultrasound Abdomen is definitely indicated. Consider getting an MRI scan for a more detailed evaluation of the painful area. Till then, you can take analgesics. Consider taking paracetamol or ibuprofen for your pain. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal