Pain and bloating after laparoscopic appendectomy?

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Question
Hello doctor,
I operated on my appendix at 1 o'clock on March 16 by laparoscopic method at the hospital. However, to this day (April 2), there is still frequent bloating. After 8 days of surgery, I went back to the doctor and was assigned to take a film and an ultrasound of the abdomen, but it was concluded that there were no abnormal images and the sutures were removed. However, I always see a very large belly, abdominal pain when sitting, the upper abdomen is tight. Although after surgery I lost 2kg (before surgery 58kg, now 56kg and 1.58m tall). I have no fever, no loss of appetite. I hope the doctor will advise me to help me with pain and bloating after laparoscopic appendectomy, is it okay? I thank the doctor.
Nguyen Thi Hong Tham (1973)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Hung Cuong - Gastroenterologist - Department of General Surgery - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello friend,
To the question "What's wrong with abdominal pain and bloating after laparoscopic appendectomy?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Abdominal distention after appendectomy or intra-abdominal surgery is caused by the system. The digestive system is not stable. You need to re-examine, to evaluate the status of the abdomen, to rule out other lesions. After surgery, you should exercise abdominal muscles by lying on the bed, straightening your legs, lifting off the bed at the same time, doing this exercise 60 times a day, scattered throughout the day. Each meal should not be too full, avoid eating long-digesting substances with a full stomach and a lot of sugar.
If you still have questions about the symptoms of pain and bloating 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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