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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Rib Cage After Appendix Surgery?
One of my family member had an appendix surgery last night, and we just discharged from the hospital this afternoon. However after coming home, he felt a bit pain in his rib area and a little bit sharp pain if he have normal to deep breathe. Just want to confirm if this is normal or not.
Tue, 22 Dec 2015
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It may be due to gastric issues, consult your doctor, he may examine and may give pantaprazole to counter any acidity related reason.If breathing difficult, get your BP and heart checked with an x ray chest and ,EKG.Take diet as advised post-operatively
thanks
It may be due to gastric issues, consult your doctor, he may examine and may give pantaprazole to counter any acidity related reason.If breathing difficult, get your BP and heart checked with an x ray chest and ,EKG.Take diet as advised post-operatively
thanks
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