I have sharp pain in my stomach after an appendectomy. Is this normal?

Question

Hello doctor,

I had an appendectomy about two weeks ago with no complications, but since then I have been having sharp pains in my stomach similar to how the appendicitis felt. Both on the lower right and left. My back has also been sore and I have been severely constipated with sometimes green or yellow stool and pain when I try to use the bathroom. I am just wondering if this is all normal or do I need to see the doctor.

Answer 1

Hello,

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These can happen occasionally for two to three weeks.

If you do not have any fever, then it is alright.

Have soft feeds and lots of water daily.

Avoid constipating foods like maize-based foods, bakery foods, etc.

Take some mild analgesics like Buscopan (Butylscopolamine), Paracetamol, etc., when you have severe pain.

Take some stool softener like syrup Cremaffin (liquid paraffin, Magnesium hydroxide, and Sodium Picosulfate).

If it still does not settle, and you have any other added symptoms, consult the surgeon and get an ultrasound scan of the abdomen done.

For more information consult a medical gastroenterologist online