Severe right abdominal pain after appendectomy is okay?

Question
Hello doctor, I am 13 years old this year. I had appendectomy in September 2019. So far, I still have abdominal pain on the right side. After three days of surgery, he was discharged from the hospital, about 30 days later, he felt severe pain. I want the doctor to have severe abdominal pain after appendectomy, is it okay? Is it worrisome? Thank you doctor.
Nguyen Thi Thu Ha (2007)
Reply
Hello,
With cases after abdominal surgery in general and appendectomy in particular, there may be adhesions in the abdomen after surgery, depending on The state of pathological lesions during surgery: Is there a lot of inflammation or not? Is there an anatomical abnormality? Next is the surgical technique: Open surgery or laparoscopic surgery? Next is the patient's location...
Postoperative adhesion inflammation is a natural response of the body in the recovery process after surgery, which will decrease over time. If this process takes place too quickly or the site of adhesion inflammation causes folding, intestinal loop obstruction, abdominal pain and even bowel obstruction. If you have persistent abdominal pain after surgery, you need to see a specialist again for your doctor to evaluate and give you specific advice.
You can go to the hospitals of Vinmec Health System for more specific advice and examination by specialist doctors. Thank you for sending the question of severe right abdominal pain after appendectomy, why not to Vinmec.
Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Ngoc Thang - Gastroenterologist - General Surgery Department - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.