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I had an appendectomy 5 months ago. a week ago, i did crunches and felt a very sharp pain and now it hurts when i sit up, sneeze, etc. what happened?
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Muscle tear: You had a laparoscopic appy 5 months ago. You did sit ups/crunches and had pain. You most likely tore some muscle near the area of the surgery. This area is never as strong as the first time. As long as you are not in pain at rest then you should heal. Make sure bowels move normal. Any constant pain or abnormal bowela then see doctor.
Answered 11/30/2016
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