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I had appendix out 6 weeks ago, since then i've had increasing pain in my upper left abdomen along with diarrhoea/ constipation. ct scan was normal!

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Dr. Zbigniew Moszczynski answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Could be normal : This could be related to pain killers or antibiotics you have taken. Most of your irregularities usually go away in 6-8 weeks after surgery and if not then make sure you see the surgeon who operated on your appendix.

Answered 3/14/2016

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A member asked:

I had appendix out 6 weeks ago, since then i've had increasing pain in my upper left abdomen along with diarrhoea/ constipation. ct scan was normal!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Zbigniew Moszczynski answered

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