Pain after appendix removed

2018-04-21 20:46:44
Hello, I have my appendix removed 5 weeks ago today, since then my stomach has been very swollen, i look like am pregnant and also in the last week the muscles in my belly particularly around the belly button area are very sore and tender, should i be worried or is this normal? Thanks
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cud be an infection..do u hv fever too?? take tab Amoxyclav 625 mg thrice a day if u hv fever fr nxt 5 days tab pan 40 mg thrice a day if u take above medicine tab diclofenac 100 mg 8hrly till fever ,pain persist tab autrin once a day fr 15 days in morning empty stomach tab limcee once a day fr 15 days last two medicine cn be taken even if fever is nt dere
Next Steps
get a hemogram done an ultrasound abdomen and pelvis
Health Tips
eat easily digestible food plenty of water take care of wound site u cn give warm water soak at areas of soreness if condition is nt improved please consult ur surgeon

Answered2018-04-21 21:07:44

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