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I was in the hospital 3 weeks ago for horrible right flank pain they did the oral and IV contrast found my appendix was slightly bigger than a normal appendix but all my bloodwork was coming back normal I have had my gallbladder removed back in 2012 and I m wondering if that s possible if I could get chronic appendicitis from having my gallbladder removed. I meet with my surgeon on August 12th to see what he has to say the pain will come and go I ll be in the fetal position I don t know what to do I also have gastroparesis so idk if that has anything to do with
Take over the counter NSAIDs like Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen etc., for pain relief. Keep yourself well hydrated. Go for an ultrasound scan to rule out a urinary calculus.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Right Flank Pain
Hi, Take over the counter NSAIDs like Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen etc., for pain relief. Keep yourself well hydrated. Go for an ultrasound scan to rule out a urinary calculus. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician