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I had a laparoscopic appendectomy for my appendicitis in early october of 2017, i have healed very well but i have noticed that after i have a bowel movement i get a sharp pain on my lower right side where my appendix was.

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Answered 8/25/2020

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A member asked:

I had a laparoscopic appendectomy for my appendicitis in early october of 2017, i have healed very well but i have noticed that after i have a bowel movement i get a sharp pain on my lower right side where my appendix was.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

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