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A 33-year-old female asked:

Three days out from an appendectomy. no decrease in symptoms and i'm again experiencing lrq pain. i have not had a bowel movement or passed gas. bladder pain during urination. i have difficulty sleeping and eating. does this warrant an appt?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman
Dr. Rebecca Gliksmananswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
S/p appy: Yes. Go to ER could have prolonged ileus, abscess, adhesion, volvulus,. Any pain that interferes with sleep warrants ER visit
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Dr. Herman Hammerstead
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Call surgeon and make appt now or meet him at ER
Sep 30, 2017

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