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Abdominal swelling after appendectomy how long it lasts i had a laproscopic surgery?

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Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered

Few days: Usually feel gassy or bloated feeling for a few day or more. Resolves once bowel function back to normal too.

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Answered 4/14/2019

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