What is the cause of abdominal pain after appendectomy?

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Hello doctor.
I operated on my appendix last March 8, I was discharged from the hospital on March 10. On March 12, I did not feel much pain, so I walked normally (more often when I was at the hospital) until the evening (18-19:30), I felt a sharp pain in the right side and more abdominal pain. I think because I travel a lot, I don't go much anymore. On March 13, I still felt more pain than on the 11th and the morning of the 12th, but no more pain. I have more pain than usual when sitting and turning. I don't have bloating, eat and go to the toilet normally. Please ask the doctor, do I need to go back to the doctor right away or should I go to the doctor by appointment? I hope you can give me some advice, thanks.
Tran Thi Man (1983)
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Hello!
If you have abdominal pain after appendicectomy, you need to see a doctor soon so that the doctor can check if there is a collection of fluid or an infection of the incision. Only by knowing the cause can the correct and timely treatment direction. Hope you get well soon!
Thank you for your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards!
Answered by Doctor of General Surgery - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.