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Question
Hello doctor,
I have just had laparoscopic appendectomy for about 5 days but I feel that my abdomen is a bit hard and seems to be bigger than usual. The doctor asked me why my stomach is tight after appendicectomy? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Ngoc Thang - Department of General Surgery, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “What is the cause of tight abdomen after appendectomy? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
After laparoscopic surgery, the abdomen may still be slightly distended because bowel movements have not returned to normal, partly due to CO2 gas during laparoscopic surgery. Intra-abdominal pump to create surgical space, after surgery this amount of air is usually drained, but there are also cases where a part remains between loops of intestine. You can continue to monitor, exercise gently, choose an easily absorbed diet. If the abdominal distention continues, you should return to the surgeon for a specific examination and advice.
If you still have questions about a tight abdomen 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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