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What Causes Lower Abdominal Pain And Gas With History Of Hysterectomy?

I have had several female surgeries leading up to a hysterectomy at the age of 27 I am now 55. When I was young I had ruptured appendix and got gangrene, causing all of my problems, such as scar tissue. I have lower abdominal pain on both sides, sometimes just one side at a time. It can affect walking, bad pain and I have an excessive amount of gas. Sometimes when the gas is passed it feels better for a while. The pain is very low, right above the crease on the very top of my leg. Any ideas you have would be helpful. Thanks
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
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Hello ma'am and welcome.

As you have undergone both a hysterectomy and an appendectomy both major causes have been ruled out. Although, as you have not mentioned anything about a bilateral salphingoopherectomy, I am guessing your ovaries are intact. I would thus recommend an ultrasound examination of your lower abdomen and pelvis for further evaluation.

Another option could be vascular damage as a result of the surgeries or scar tissue. You may have to consult a vascular surgeon for that.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Lower Abdominal Pain And Gas With History Of Hysterectomy?

Hello ma am and welcome. As you have undergone both a hysterectomy and an appendectomy both major causes have been ruled out. Although, as you have not mentioned anything about a bilateral salphingoopherectomy, I am guessing your ovaries are intact. I would thus recommend an ultrasound examination of your lower abdomen and pelvis for further evaluation. Another option could be vascular damage as a result of the surgeries or scar tissue. You may have to consult a vascular surgeon for that. Best wishes.