Fresno, CA
A 19-year-old male asked:
i had a lap appendectomy almost two months ago and when i do my plyometrics, i feel like my intestines are going to like spill out. is this normal?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Tracy Berg answered
General Surgery 32 years experience
Bloating: Laprascopic incisions are small, however they can develop into a hernia. However the sensation of intestines spilling out is very serious and potentially lethal is true. Cough and hold your hand over one of the small incisions, if you feel a bulge that goes away after the cough, then go in to see your surgeon. Be well.
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