Pain from tummy tuck muscle repair 2 years later (Photo)

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I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair in January 2021. I just started experiencing a pain in my side after sleeping and it has even woken me up out of my sleep. It is a sharp pain and hurts when I try to turn over and is very sore. The pain is two inches to the left and one inch below my belly button. Do you think that something may have happened to my muscle repair during the night? I haven’t been able to rest after this has started due to the soreness and pain when trying to turn,etc.

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Hi! This is Arzu from Dr. Caner Kacmaz Clinic. You should ask for a belly ultrasound because there is no other way to know about the issue. 
Kind regards

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It would be unusual for intense pain to begin two years after surgery with no obvious cause. While it is a good idea to rule out if the pain is related to your tummy tuck, it would be wise to also meet with your primary care physician to discuss your concerns.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I suspect you have another issue instead of your tummy tuck and need to see your family physician. You may be having an issue with your colon or even something like a kidney stone.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The pain you are having sounds completely unrelated to your previous procedure.
Many different conditions can cause abdominal pain, and some of these are potentially serious. This would include conditions, such as having gallstones, heartburn, diverticulitis, appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, ectopic pregnancies, and many others.
If the pain continues or you have other symptoms, then you may want to consider talking to your primary care doctor, or if things seem serious, go to the emergency department.
We cannot make an assessment based on the information provided
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

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