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I had an open appendectomy 9 months back. i've started weight lifting &exercising but am experiencing slight discomfort on in my abdomen?

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Dr. K. Mujib Haque answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hernia?: Hernia is a defect in the abdominal wall. Can develop at previous surgery sites. Need to have a surgeon, preferably one who performed your appendectomy, look at it and rule out a developing hernia. Limiting weights is another risk...I would recommend take a break until cleared by surgeon.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 8/1/2018

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