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Had laparoscopic surgery for appendix removal on december 6th. still has constant pain behind belly button (one incision point) that has been expanding throughout stomach. very painful when touched. recently did ultrasound, other options?

Q: had laparoscopic surgery for appendix removal on december 6th. still has constant pain behind belly button (one incision point) that has been expanding throughout stomach. very painful when touched. recently did ultrasound, other options?

: What did the operating surgeon think about your symptoms when he/she examined you? Do you have any digestive tract symptoms? Scar abnormal? Any signs of hernia or adhesions? Chronic abscess ruled out? I would ask if further testing,such as CT scan or MRI, would be helpful.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

What did the operating surgeon think about your symptoms when he/she examined you? Do you have any digestive tract symptoms? Scar abnormal? Any signs of hernia or adhesions? Chronic abscess ruled out? I would ask if further testing,such as CT scan or MRI, would be helpful.

Answered 4/5/2023

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A member asked:

Had laparoscopic surgery for appendix removal on december 6th. still has constant pain behind belly button (one incision point) that has been expanding throughout stomach. very painful when touched. recently did ultrasound, other options?

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