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What Causes A Painful Lump In The Diaphragm Post An Appendectomy?
I had my appendix removed yesterday at 1am...i found a painful lump in my diaphram area hurts more when i lay on my sides or breathe deep..im scared about what this lump could be..i have 3 small incisions down on my lower stomach cause the surgery was done with cameras..but the lump is about 8 to 10 inches above the surgery incisions..im a 35 year old male..any answer to this question would be greatly appreciated ..the lump is about the size of a quarter hurts when i press on it also..does not seem like it has moved
Tue, 1 Oct 2019
Hi,
What you call a lump under diaphragm seems to be gas collected under it. The pain would resolve after the gas gets absorbed. Please don't worry.
It's a normal thing after opening the peritoneal cavity especially under scoot operation has is instilled in the cavity to have clear view of appendix.Medicines are already given to facilitate absorption but still if it's troublesome talk to your treating doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
What you call a lump under diaphragm seems to be gas collected under it. The pain would resolve after the gas gets absorbed. Please don't worry.
It's a normal thing after opening the peritoneal cavity especially under scoot operation has is instilled in the cavity to have clear view of appendix.Medicines are already given to facilitate absorption but still if it's troublesome talk to your treating doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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