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Can you still have pain in your umbilical area after surgery?
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Post Surgical Pain: You didn't mention the type of surgery? Appendectomy? Laparoscopic surgery? Regardless, any intra abdominal intrusion will stretch the delicate peritoneal surface which, combined with the skin and muscle intrusion, can leave residual pain for quite some time. The pain should gradually subside, however, but if it doesn't soon, consult your surgeon and have it evaluated.
Answered 2/20/2013
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