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What Causes Severe Stomach Pain Post Appendectomy?

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Posted on Wed, 2 Sep 2015
Question: I'm pretty sure that I have pancreatitis after seeing my doctor yesterday. She took blood to verify. I had my appendix removed 8 weeks ago and I and am now having terrible stomach pain. What can I do to get better
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Investigations required to be sure about diagnosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

In case of epigastric pain radiating to the back, acute pancreatitis, M.I and aortic dissection should be ruled out. Unless one knows the amylase, lipase levels, one cant be sure about the diagnosis based on clinical suspicions alone. Treatment should be initiated towards removing precipitants and finding the trigger cause e.g alcohol, NSAIDs, diabetes, gall stones , hyperlipidemia etc. Fluid replacement, analgesia ( tramadol) , antibiotics can be advised accordingly in consultation with your doctor, for now.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil
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What Causes Severe Stomach Pain Post Appendectomy?

Brief Answer: Investigations required to be sure about diagnosis Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern In case of epigastric pain radiating to the back, acute pancreatitis, M.I and aortic dissection should be ruled out. Unless one knows the amylase, lipase levels, one cant be sure about the diagnosis based on clinical suspicions alone. Treatment should be initiated towards removing precipitants and finding the trigger cause e.g alcohol, NSAIDs, diabetes, gall stones , hyperlipidemia etc. Fluid replacement, analgesia ( tramadol) , antibiotics can be advised accordingly in consultation with your doctor, for now. Wishing you best of health Thanks Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil