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What Does Abdominal Pain On The Left Side Indicate?
I had exploratory surgery a year ago. In January I had surgery to repair two hernias, one was very large. He used a robot to bring the stomach muscles back together. Since then I have developed a lot of pain in my left side especially if I lay on my right side and prop on my elbow
Mon, 26 Nov 2018
Hello,
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.
Consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound abdomen to look for possibilities like adhesions or obstruction.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like Paracetamol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.
Consult a general surgeon and plan for an ultrasound abdomen to look for possibilities like adhesions or obstruction.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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