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Question
Hello doctor,
I have appendix surgery 6 months ago. Recently, for about a week now, I have a fart with a stronger smell than usual and 2 days today I have pain in my left abdomen, the point is between the 2 incisions. So the doctor asked me if the fart smelled bad, the left abdominal pain after appendectomy is okay? Because of the epidemic, I don't want to go to the hospital, the kind of pain it throbs doesn't go away. Please advise doctor, thank you.
The Anh (2004)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Duong Xuan Loc - Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Hello friend,
With the question “Half gas smell, left abdominal pain after appendectomy, is it okay? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Bad smelling fart is mainly related to gas-producing bacteria and excess protein that is not fully absorbed.
You have pain in the left iliac fossa that may be related to colitis or may stick the intestine to the incision (this possibility is low if laparoscopic appendectomy). If pain persists, you should see a gastroenterologist to confirm the diagnosis and treat.
If you still have questions about left abdominal pain after appendectomy, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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