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I feel pressure in upper abdomen, it feels like someone squeezing but without pain. had appendectomy 10d ago. normal?
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Maybe gas: You may have uncoordinated bowel function that is trapping gas. This is often referred to as an ileus, and can be mild, and is very common. Check with your surgeon to be sure.
Answered 4/10/2013
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