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Stomach Cramps, Bloating In Stomach. Taking Donnatal, Provided Relief. Had Laproscopic Appendectomy. Treatment Options?

3 weeks ago today i had laproscopic appendectomy . Last week when it was 2 weeks after my surgery I started having upper stomach cramps . It has only increased in cramps and pain. I started taking some Donnatal that I had left from last year and it has helped with the cramps but still feel very sore and bloated in my upper stomach. What could be going on with me?
Mon, 9 Jul 2012
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Hello,Sharrel,
I hope you contacted the surgeon that did the laparoscopic surgery
prior to taking medications on your own. If you were given pain
medications, it is possible that you might be experiencing some side
effects. After any type of intestinal surgery, the contractions of the
intestines are a little slow and this might account for the bloating.
Also, Donnatal slows down the contractions. If the pain persists,
I would recommend contacting the surgeon who may recommend
some x-rays or scans.
Hope you feel better.
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Stomach Cramps, Bloating In Stomach. Taking Donnatal, Provided Relief. Had Laproscopic Appendectomy. Treatment Options?

Hello,Sharrel, I hope you contacted the surgeon that did the laparoscopic surgery prior to taking medications on your own. If you were given pain medications, it is possible that you might be experiencing some side effects. After any type of intestinal surgery, the contractions of the intestines are a little slow and this might account for the bloating. Also, Donnatal slows down the contractions. If the pain persists, I would recommend contacting the surgeon who may recommend some x-rays or scans. Hope you feel better.