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What Causes Pain In Back And Above Pelvis?

Hi, i had an appendectomy via laparoscopic surgery 3 weeks ago. My appendix had burst and I had sepsis. Everything has healed fairly well apart from my wound that had the drain which is still weaping puss although that is improving every day. I am however left with a pain in my back and right hand side just above my pelvis and below my rib cage. It has felt as though it has been sprained since even before the operation.Any idea what that might be? They did an CT scan before I left the hospital and found fluid on the pelvis but no sizeable abcess.Might this still be the fluid and how long until that clears? Thanks so much.
Tue, 21 May 2019
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Hello,

As per your history, it may be due to muscle strain.

For that, you can take tablet motrin. Apply diclofenac gel or ointment. Heating pads will also help.

In case of not getting the relief, you may require MRI back, nerve conduction studies.

Kindly watch for such symptoms like tingling and numbness over Lower limbs. Take a balanced diet.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain In Back And Above Pelvis?

Hello, As per your history, it may be due to muscle strain. For that, you can take tablet motrin. Apply diclofenac gel or ointment. Heating pads will also help. In case of not getting the relief, you may require MRI back, nerve conduction studies. Kindly watch for such symptoms like tingling and numbness over Lower limbs. Take a balanced diet. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician