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A member asked:

I have my appendix taken out 3 weeks ago. appendix was not ruptured and everything was fine.but now again i have pain in the same place lower abdomen?

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Scarring: Scr tissue can be causing the discomfort felt. Check with your pcp if symptoms worsen.

Answered 11/24/2013

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Follow up: It is common to have pain while healing. Also, some of the dissolving sutures used may be dissolving. Have your surgeon check the wound just to be safe.

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