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Had appendectomy on 31st ive recovered from all surgical pain havent had but only 3-4 bowl movements since surgery my stomach hurts right under the ribs,my lower back on right and left side aches,inside pain & new incision pain,sweating 99.7 fever?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Pl see the surgeon ASAP.

Dr Colantino agreed

Answered 9/17/2021

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

I agree that you should be examined by your surgeon ASAP. In view of fever,sweats,&abdominal pain, complications such as an abscess,wound infection,leakage at operative site are possibilities.

Answered 9/17/2021

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A member asked:

Had appendectomy on 31st ive recovered from all surgical pain havent had but only 3-4 bowl movements since surgery my stomach hurts right under the ribs,my lower back on right and left side aches,inside pain & new incision pain,sweating 99.7 fever?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Colantino agreed

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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