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What can you do for bad right shoulder pain after appendectomy?

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Dr. Michael Zadeh answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Time: Assuming you had your appendectomy done laparoscopically, the pain you're feeling is likely due to the gas that is used to blow up your belly during the surgery. This can cause right shoulder pain which usually resolves within 48 hours as the gas is absorbed.

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Answered 8/1/2020

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