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Healing abdominal muscles after surgery

I had an appendicitis with peritonitis surgery 11 years ago. The incision was vertical over the belly button. I want to know whether the surgeons would have cut my abdominal muscles during the surgery.? Do I have those muscles now?

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Yes...they cut and put it back...same way ... Read More

My father aged 49 gone through abdominal surgery bcoz of colon 15 months ago .But till date suffering from pain in incision part n muscles near incision And a ball like structure form when he coughs .On consultation with surgeon he concluded that the muscles are weak near that part n can heal with time passage or if their is severe discomfort we

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Greetings, sorry the post surgical issue. when someone coughs there should not be bulge at abs area. ... Read More

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I have surgery of a impacted teeth on palate 7 months ago of upper it went well wound is healing properly but it covered with some type of tissue ,doc say it scar tissue ,doc say it will reduce slowly slowly

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Hello sir.. it is the normal process of healing only...... it will take around 2 -3 months for complete healing....please visit dentist if you feel any pain in that healing area ... Read More

My friend is 21 years old. He got a muscle pull while dancing last year. His disc was also misplaced. It is more than a year but he is not completely healed. He says he has recovered 80% . Can he recover completely? If yes how much time will it take?

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Contrast Bath. Sports Taping. Gentle Stretching ... Read More

Is there any food or medicine or home remedies for getting fast heal after fistula surgery. He has diabetes . Please suggest

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Healing takes it’s own time . Avoid constipation and follow surgeon advise. ... Read More

Perianal abscess Surgery wound is not getting healed even after 6 weeks. Puss is still getting discharged..

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Local examination needs to be there May be you need debridement followed my medication. ... Read More

My left leg broken knee to 1 inch down side full both bone are broken how many weeks to heak without surgery

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Anyone would take 4-6weeks to heal provided stability, blood supply and bone contact are maintained. Bone healing may take more time in elderly and compromised individuals. ... Read More

So I had surgery 19 days ago and it was glued shut. The glue has started to come off and there is these viable stitches hanging out with a little bit of a puss and blood like mixture leaking around the stitches slightly.

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As pus is coming out which suggest wound is infected ... Read More

My mother has chronic abdominal muscle pain. Which test / CT scan /MRI can be done to confirm the same. Thanks.

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Hello Practo User, Please get her checked by a General Surgeon and take his advice, before you proceed for any tests. Regards. ... Read More

Hi Dr, my father (64) had his hernia laparoscopic surgery both sides last year dec. Initially there was lil swelling which dr also mentioned it will subside in few weeks. Past 9 months now there is abdominal/stomach swelling n visible more we feel.. Is this normal? 1. How long does it take to heal or swelling to subside? 2. Possible cause for the

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Well please get an ultrasound of the swelling if it’s already 9 months .. thanks ... Read More

I underwent laser surgery for a complex fistula, fissure, and hemorrhoid on 27th October. While there has been significant improvement, I still experience some pain after passing stool. My doctor mentioned that the healing process outside the anal region is complete, and the wound is covered, but it will take 3 to 6 months for complete healing insi

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Can be because of hemorrhoids. Needs to be evaluated. Drink plenty of water. Take fibre rich diet. ... Read More

I am 34 year old male i am underwent fistula open surgery last month . I want to know which ointment is better for healing surgery wound faster Sucral MU ( Sucralfate with mupirocin ointment) or Crema Gel ( Diltiazem Hydrochloride gel 2 %). Can we use both ointment at same time...kindly guide

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Use Sucral MU Don’t use both creams together ... Read More

I had a surgery last year for rectal prolapse and having 6 stitches in stomach bur after surgery i starter having gastro problem and constant pain is there in abdominal and below left side near to chest bones Had ultrasound but everything is fine according to report

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See,this doesn't seems related to your surgery .Its more likely gastritis if you have upper abdominal discomfort and dyspepsia . YOU take tablet pantop D before breakfast and syrup suralfate three t ... Read More

I was diagnosed with Tinea a month ago with rashes and itching in groin area along with inflammation on penis top while urination. With antifungal cream the rashes and it was healed 2 weeks ago. But since then both my leg muscles(lymph nodes too) from thighs to calf were aching for a week but it has gotten much better . But since last week my motio

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It's yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed prescrip ... Read More

I had anal abscess drainage 3 months back. The wound is located 1 cm away from anal verve at 6'0 clock position. The wound has healed and no pus discharge. But when i touch the surgery wound, its still tender. When i sleep on my back continuously where the pressure is around the wound, the wound becomes hard and i get mild pain. After a few minutes

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Hello , There wil be minimal pain over wound site As for considering fistula formation there are chances of it if the abscess was previously fistula and then it forms abscess Is there any continuous ... Read More

I had a fistuletomy about 50 days back. The wound is still not healing. Every 10-12 days, i have bleeding (2 or 3 drops of blood) from the wound after a bowel movement. This happens when i pass bulky stools with high pressure. My question is, if i keep bleeding regularly like this, will the wound heal? Please explain in detail.

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Greetings! Fistulectomy is a surgery to remove abnormal connection between rectum/anal canal with the skin. Most commonly it presents as infection rather than bleeding. Probably you might have under ... Read More

It's been 4 months after surgery i found a layer of skin is growing over my glan from the one end of foreskin of my penis , is it complications or its normal to have that , i attached a photograph to , plz help me out with that am confused .

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ... Read More

I had fistuletomy surgery with ILS 40 days back. My stools were usually bulky and a bit hard. Due to this, i regularly had blood in my stools. The last bleeding i had during bowel movement was last saturday. After that, for the last 1 week, i have been taking laxatives, and there has been no bleeding. Attached is a picture i clicked. From the pictu

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Knowing your type of surgery will be helpful. We can help only if all information is shared. Better to visit again to your surgeon ... Read More

My abdominal muscle / wall is twitching from one month continuously Had usg abdomen nothing is there except excess gas staying well hydrated too calcium is also normal what to do ????????

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Kindly discuss for your concern. ... Read More

My abdominal muscle /wall twitching from 2 weeks its only visible when I am laying positon or laying down Tried calcium medicines , vitamin E Being adequate hydrated Got usg abdomen done , its normal But issue is not getting resolved What should I do it's a painless twitching

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Kindly discuss for your concern. ... Read More

I had my staple hemorrhoids surgery along with lateral internal spintrotomy for posterior fissure 3 days ago. however still feeling sharp pain while passing gas and stool. The stool also coming out while passing gas. I'm taking pcm 1 gram as painkiller thrice a day along with antibiotics and laxative. My question is how long this pain and incontin

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Usually symptoms improves within week of procedure and by the end of the 2 week patient usually became asymptomatic. Healing sometimes get delayed in some patients. ... Read More

It's been 1 month fluid accumulation is there. There is no pain, no fever and no discomfort but swelling is there. Around 60 ml fluid is there. Question: How much time after surgery seroma (serous fluid) get encapsulated?

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Detailed history needed, where in abdomen surgery is? connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ... Read More

I had gall bladder surgery 2 years back. I reported pain on the right abdominal recently visited my surgeon. We did ultra scan and ct scan found to be an abcess inter abdominal wall. Operated and drained the pus and there was a hole left to drain more pus if any. It did not heal for 3 months and wen another surgery where the muscle or the infected

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Visit a general surgeon in your place. ... Read More

I have mild muscle pain in right side abdominal past 10 months 24*7 when I am noticed my abdomin I feel mild pain this is irritating me. i am able to find the reason. I am seen the general doctor he prescribed omiprozole, pantaprozole, rabezole table and muscle relax tablets But pain is not solved. after I went to gastrologyst he suggested Blood

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Hello You can discuss your case with me and if there is a local physician in your locality, he can discuss with me. ... Read More

I have muscle pain in right side upper abdominal area and chest. The pain will be mild if I can walk the pain will move to stomach to chest. Pain is not in one place it will move upon my body movement. I am able to realise my self. I am done amdominal ultrasound test the result no stone in gallbladder and kidney and chest x-ray also done no problem

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It could be a muscle pain, due to a muscle spasm Consult me on the practo ... Read More

I had cesarian delivery on 26/03/2021. Till today stiches not yet healed completely. Is it infection?

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Wait for few more days it will heal If not then you can consult your surgeon ... Read More

Sir I am saffering last 5 days right side abdominal catch sitting after standing pain is come sleeping also body full touch pain coming.

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ... Read More

Two months ago I went through laparoscopy surgery for gallbladder removal and now I am having a headache can I take paracetamol or it's is not good to take paracetamol now?

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U can take.No harm. ... Read More

Sometimes I feel discomfort around my Incision site of the stomach for a very little instant like about 1-3 sec that laparoscopy surgery happened around two months ago is it common if yes then how long I can expect this thing. or should I contact the doctor again?

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It may be part of wound healing If persist ..... get examined ... Read More

How common Incision Hernia in Laparoscopy abdominal surgery for gallbladder removal and In how many days the symptoms maybe appear

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Any key hole surgery it’s rare for hernia to occur. But it can happen. It can present any time as a swelling or pain at surgery site. But needs Usg to look for site of hernia if it’s der.. ... Read More

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