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Doing well 8 days s/p lap choly, now 2 days with sharp right sided mid-back pain, low-g temp & indig/naus. deep breath hurts. normal part of healing?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not normal!: It is not normal to have a fever this late and worsening pain. Call your surgeon right now or go to an ER.

Dr Rhoades and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/7/2015

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