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Experiencing Spasms On Upper Abdomen Due To Rupture Of Appendix
hello. 14 yrs ago I had a appendectomy and oophorectomy. The appendix did rupture. Since then I have these attacks where I get a squeezing spasm in my upper abdomen that causes me to vomit. this happens maybe once every other month. sometimes more often. could something have happened during my appendectomy to cause this to continue?
Sat, 22 Mar 2014
Hi.
This may not be directly related to the surgery but can occur as a post-operative complication of intestinal obstruction. This may occur due to kinking, adhesions , bands. A proper diagnosis can be made if you see a Gastro Surgeon during the attack and do X-ray of abdomen in standing position at the same time.
Your Surgeon may advise you further investigations as per his findings
This may not be directly related to the surgery but can occur as a post-operative complication of intestinal obstruction. This may occur due to kinking, adhesions , bands. A proper diagnosis can be made if you see a Gastro Surgeon during the attack and do X-ray of abdomen in standing position at the same time.
Your Surgeon may advise you further investigations as per his findings
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