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Had open abdominal surgery 2 months ago on artery. since then, caused changes in gi system.was normalizing, but now for the past 2 weeks, have had debilitating gas pains. haven't changed my diet. common this long after abd surgery?
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Depends: See your surgeon. Any “ severe “ pain should be evaluated immediately (ER) Bu if not that bad see your surgeon for workup. Bowel blockage or decreased blood flow to bowel could hive you severe pain
Answered 11/23/2017
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