I just had appendectomy.My lower abdomen sort of became bigger than before but it doesn't hurt.Why is this so?
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If you had your appendix removed Laproscopically, it is probably the co2 they used to air your belly up to visualize and remove your appendix. The air will eventually work its way out. If you had it the "old fashioned way", where they cut you open to get it out, it could be that your muscles were stretched some during the procedure. You should be able to resume your exercise routine as soon as your Dr. releases you, and get your tummy muscles toned back up.
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As in, it hurts to extend it, or the range of motion just stops?\n\nIs this a recent thing?  Did you injure it in the last year or so?\n\nFrom just this, there's no way to determine the cause.  What I can tell you though, is that there are lots of things you can do to fix this sort of thing.  If you are on your feet quite a bit, this will eventually move your pelvis (and consequently your back) out of whack, so it shouldn't just be left alone.\n\nSee your doctor.  They will know what to do.
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nothings  wrong it just means you have alot of water in your stomach, if you jiggle your stomach around or jump up and down you'll hear the water and the reason your stomach isn't getting bigger is because it's streched already. you'll just feel really stuffed.
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I just had an abdominal myomectomy in Aug for a fibroid that was 1cm in diameter then grew to almost 6cm within two months!  I felt worn out!  I did not have excessive bleeding like most women though.  I didn't have a period at all unless it was induced by hormones since I was trying to get pregnant, then the pain was so excruciating.  I laid on the bathroom floor one night and cried and threw up several times from the pain.  I had horrible bloating as well.  Things have been back to normal since I had the myomectomy though.  Every woman is different.  My mom had several fibroids and she bled constantly, but had no pain with it.  Then my grandmother didn't even notice hers which was the size of a grapefruit when they finally removed it.  It all depends on the woman and the location and size of the fibroid.
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I don't think the two things are related. The bellybutton has to be from something else, maybe you got poked with something while you were sleeping?  I had my gallbladder out with the laproscopic surgery 12 years ago and it was really, really easy.  I felt great right afterwards, almost no pain.  My only regret was that I waited too long to have the surgery because I was afraid and suffered alot of painful attacks! Good luck to you.
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It may be a cyst.  I had a baseball sized one removed in may.  It never caused me any problems, and then all of a sudden I couldn't even walk, I cried every time I had to urinate, it was horrible.  The reason why you might notice it more when you smoke is because when you breathe in you fill your abdomen up more, and that causes pressure on it.  You should get to a Dr right away, because the only way to know for sure is to get an ultrasound.  Believe me it can happen quickly!!!!!
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My girlfriend had this and after her operation it subsided though. You need to return to your doctor. Obviously something didn't go right.
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I just had the surgery a month ago and it took about two weeks and and half to go down.  But my stomach has not been right since then.  A friend of mine had the same thing and it took her a month for the swelling to go down.
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I agree with coccanut it could be a sign of infection or appenditcis, you need to get it checked out immediately. When you push on it do you feel pain? \n\nInformation on the appendix:\n\nThe appendix is a small finger-like pouch that protrudes from the large intestine. Appendicitis, which is most common in people ages 5 to 30, is generally caused by an obstruction that leads to inflammation of the appendix. There are no particular risk factors for appenditicis. It is not preventable, so early detection is very important. \n .   Watch for signs of pain and/or tenderness in the navel area that moves towards the lower right of the abdomen over the course of a few hours. The pain is often described as severe and sharp and worsens with any movement.  \n  \n2.   Take your temperature - a low grade fever may be a sign of inflammation and infection, a possible sign of appendicitis.  \n3.   Watch for signs of nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite.  \n  \n4.   Call your health care provider if you exhibit any and/or all of these signs and symptoms. If you are unable to reach your health care provider, go directly to the nearest emergency facility.  \n  \nP>S> Footnote : I'm not a doctor nor do I claim to have any knowledge, but the high bilirubin could also be gallbladder you really need to go asap to a walk in clinic or a hospital. \n\nI hope this helps
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Only the surgery can do this. However, it will back to normal after for a period of time. So this is useless in long term unless you keep doing this kind of enlargement surgery
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It is called umbilical hernia . It can contain fat or part of the small intestine itself . Needs to be fixed surgically or it ll grow big. Stop power lifting , do cardios. Also wear an abdominal support belt.
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I had my appendix removed when I was 13 ( I am 25 now). My scar is about two inches long and very thin. I only had pain once. I woke up to a sharp pain in my abdomen and none after that. My mother took me to the doctor just in case and then I was sent to the hospital. Anyhow, every case is different. My friend's appendix burst and she was in quite a bit of pain. I had virtually no pain until my surgery, which was scheduled about a month after I had the pain in my abdomen.
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Sounds like your appendice, but if it last for much longer go to the emergency room, it could be something like cramp or maybe constipation
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I'm not a doctor, you have something wrong healthwise. If you have not had a check up by an MD (medical doctor) you shoud get one urgently. Your body is trying to fight something off. If you still have your appendix, it could be getting to rupture (very serious). If your lower right abdomen is hard, that could be it. If you still have your tonsils, you probably neeed them removed.
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I am a RN who has  taught Nursing for over 20 years.  I have also had a Laparoscopy and D&C performed when I was in my 30's.  Of course everyone responds to surgeries differently but it seems to me that I had one week vacation following that surgery.  I also went back to work 10 days after abdominal surgery for a small bowel resection because I was needed back at work but didn't lift anything of considerable weight.  I would think that if your husband is able to take one week off from work to help out at home with the kids that that should be sufficient.  Just don't try to lift the kids and explain to them that you have a tummy ache which they should understand.  I'm sure they will be glad to assist you.  As for pain this is also very individual.  I was given pain medication by my physician and found that this covered my pain pretty well.  Since the incisions for a laparoscopy are so small they didn't hurt at all.  The gas was somewhat uncomfortable but warm baths seemed to help until it was resorbed by my body.  The pain medication helped the crampy feeling from the D&C and I was on my feet much of each day.  How fortunate you are to have a husband to help you out.  I'm pretty sure that you will be feeling your usual self again in 7-10 days.  Good luck to you and God bless.
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When I had appendicitis, I woke up, and I had a dagger-sharp pain in my upperleft stomach below the ribs. I started off thinking it was a bad stomach ache, but it just wouldnt go away. The pain started moving towards the lower right side of my stomach (a common symptom), and by the end of the night, I went to the hospital and had it removed. But the way I see it is that if you have appendicitis, you will know by the severe pain.
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I've just had my 5th procedure,  I noticed it working after about a month.  There is always some swelling and a little bruising the first 2-3 days afterward, but I take Tylenol for the pain and use Anica for the bruising. \n But everybody is different, the only reason I noticed it was working is because I've had an appendix scar on my stomach since I was six.  It was always somewhat indented in my skin, now it's almost completely smooth.  Other people are starting to notice now too,  so it definitely takes time.