Appendicitis

[cgl.919]

Surgery performed on me many years ago. Can I get another
attack- as I have had hip and groin pain for several weeks?

[Kevin Pho, MD]

Surgeon has kindly addressed your question in his comments below and I agree with his assessment.  

An abdominal plain film or CT scan would be the best test to evaluate the possible sources of the pain (i.e. hernia, bowel obstruction, diverticulitis etc.).

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.

[yoshi]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY ATTACK?/
once the appendix is removed,it does not grow back??

[surgeon]

You only have one appendix; when it's removed, that's the end of appendicitis. However, on some occasions, the area is just drained and the appendix not removed -- I think you'd have been told if that were the case. There are many other things that can cause right lower quadrant pain, including hernias, diverticulitis, etc, etc. Persisting pain needs an answer: you should see your doctor.