Farmersville, TX
A 38-year-old female asked:
I'm having severe pain in my lower right abdomen. i've had a hysterectomy yet only have my left ovary. i've had an appendectomy. i was told i had an ovarian cyst on the left side, so what is causing the pain on the right?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Su Fairchildanswered
Integrative Medicine 24 years experience
Depends: How long ago was the surgery? If recent, they may have accidentally left an instrument or sponge in, or it could be a complication related to surgery. Otherwise, it could be something else, and you should see your doctor.
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