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I had emergency surgery 5 years ago to remove my apendix. i have been experiencing muscle spasms in that area ever since. sudden movements or abdominal exercises leave me in pain for a few minutes and then days after that. anything i can do?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Exam advised: I recommend having a physician or surgeon examine your abdomen and check for incisional hernia or other muscular abnormality. I don't think that intraabdominal adhesions would cause your type of symptoms.

Answered 3/11/2020

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A member asked:

I had emergency surgery 5 years ago to remove my apendix. i have been experiencing muscle spasms in that area ever since. sudden movements or abdominal exercises leave me in pain for a few minutes and then days after that. anything i can do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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