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I had a laparoscopic appendectomy about 2 weeks ago. for about 3 days now i've had a pain on my left side close to my hip bone. should i worry?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Bring it: to attention of your surgeon. If the pain is close to one of the trocar sites, it could be a local problem. If not, it could be something going on inside your abdomen.

Answered 4/23/2018

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A member asked:

I had a laparoscopic appendectomy about 2 weeks ago. for about 3 days now i've had a pain on my left side close to my hip bone. should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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