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Pain 2 inches to left of navel after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. 10 days out still painful. why?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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Ask your surgeon: THis seems a long time, and there are lots of possible causes. You certainly need to check in with your surgeon and possibly be seen. You can safely use heat on the painful area, and take a small amount of whatever pain reliever was suggested right after the surgery. Good luck!

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Answered 8/25/2015

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A member asked:

Pain 2 inches to left of navel after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. 10 days out still painful. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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