What causes stomach pains after appendix operation?
Patient: about a year and a half ago i got my appendix taking out, from then on i have stomach pains normally by my rib cage, pains behind my life eye, my stomach gets hard after i eat, sometimes i feel like im going to puke in the middle if the day,. i don't know what to do. Doctor: Hi.Your symptoms are suggestive of Irritable Bowel syndrome.For us to say this as a IBS i.e. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, all the investigations should be normal.I would advise the following investigations and treatment in a such a case:Investigations:*Routine blood investigations like Complete blood picture, blood sugar, urea, creatinine, liver function tests, thyroid function tests.*Urine -routine and microscopy*Stool: routine, microscopy, occult blood, culture and sensitivity.*Ultrasonography of abdomen,*Colonoscopy All these investigations should be within normal limits for one to say you have IBS.Treatment:''STRESS'' = stress is the most important cause of IBS. Please remember and you must have observed that when you do not have stress your problem with IBS is reducedChange of lifestyle.I think 'may be' you are not coping with something. Vacation outside of your area, mobiles phones to be off.You must have noticed already that these changes help a lot. Try to avoid anything which you are / have to do against your will and wish. The investigations will lead to a diagnosis and proper treatment.