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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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Probably: If you are not having fever or chills and the incisions have no drainage or redness, then it's probably normal.
Answered 1/13/2016
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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.
Answered 6/19/2016
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