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Why would i have alot of pain, were my spleen was removed? its been over a yr now.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See surgeon: Pain is abnormal and should be checked out by the surgeon who took out your spleen. The problem could have been from the scar or even adhesion (associated with the surgery) causing bowel obstruction. This is something you need to see your doctor for.

Dr Lipkin agreed

Answered 1/22/2015

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A member asked:

Why would i have alot of pain, were my spleen was removed? its been over a yr now.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Lipkin agreed

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