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Searing crampy pain on left side around lap insision area after right hemicoloctomy. pain is getting gradually worse. should i go to surgeon?
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Post-op pain: Part of pre-op discussion is reviewing reasons to contact your surgeon sooner than expected, one of which is worsening pain. So if your pain is gradually getting worse, yes, go see your surgeon immediately. Or at least contact his/her office and ask for instructions.
Answered 6/19/2015
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