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Appendix removed 5day ago. when i lay on my left side i get sharp pain on my right side. comes and goes. hurts bad at times. normal?

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Dr. Christopher Kwon answered

Probably: If you are not having fever or chills and the incisions have no drainage or redness, then it's probably normal.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 1/13/2016

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Dr. Kirpal Singh answered

Likely: If the pain comes and goes, it's likely normal post-op. If it becomes steady and doesn't go away esp with fever/chills, u need to call ur surgeon.

Dr Rao agreed

Answered 6/19/2016

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A member asked:

Appendix removed 5day ago. when i lay on my left side i get sharp pain on my right side. comes and goes. hurts bad at times. normal?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Christopher Kwon answered

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Dr. Kirpal Singh answered

Dr Rao agreed

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