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I have pain in appendix area right side whereas I have already done appendectomy before 6 months . Pain feel when I coughing, smiling bending . So why this happened now after surgery.

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Primarily one ultrasound abdomen do once and connect with me for consultation ... Read More

Can you get a hernia after an appendectomy? i had surgery almost two weeks ago my appendix was removed and mo my left side is constantly hurting and swollen

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Appendectomy is done on right side. Pain and swelling on left side. Doesn’t sound like hernia from the history provided. Kindly send me a picture of the swelling ... Read More

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Ever since Sunday in which I had a lot of food because of a public, my abdomen has been quite swollen. I've only pooped yesterday morning. I've been drinking lots of water and trying to push the food through but I just feel swollen and filled

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Hello.. Well we need to examine you in first place...secondly you may also require to undergo USG scan so that we can see exactly what the problem is...so please meet a surgeon and then get examined . ... Read More

Hi! My right side of abdomen is feeling hard and swollen. There's slight pain and feeling acid reflux as well. There has been slight pain (not constant thought) on back side of abdomen as well. Feeling very uneasy. What should i do?

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Get examined by good laparoscopic surgeon ... Read More

I visited a doctor 2 weeks ago when my symptoms were a severe pain in the abdomen on the right hand side. She diagnosed me without any tests n was a condition where the meat is not being digested properly chicken enteritis. Meds were Gerdid,ofrum Oz and pre pro. My abdomen is still very swollen 2 weeks later

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Hi, your clinical symptoms needs further evaluation. kindly consult surgeon & undergo Ultrasound Abdomen.... ... Read More

How long after appendectomy (lap) surgery I can walk on treadmill and do other workouts? What type of diet should u follow? Can I drink protein shake after 4 weeks of surgery.

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Avoid heavy exercises for 1 month atleast. ... Read More

I had my appendectomy a week back, the medication course is over, I have mild pain in right abdomen is it normal? If not what are the complications? Thanks in advance

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It’s normal after surgery, it’s normal ... Read More

I had an Appendectomy Friday April 5th and I am experiencing very uncomfortable popping when I breathe in and out. I don’t know if it’s the air the doctors put in me or if somethings is wrong but I have anxiety and needed to ask a professional

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Hi, You should discuss the issue with your surgeon. If he says everything is fine from his side then visit a mental health professional. It is normal to feel a little discomfort for a few days post su ... Read More

My right abdomen is swollen, it can't let me move even for a single inch because it only pains much when I try to move, can't ride two wheelers. The pain is nearing the right side of the chest or lungs now. Help me out

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it can be the pain of appendicitis.. r u feeling nausea & vomiting also? u shud consult a surgeon near u.. ... Read More

I was a skinny boy... but due to depression ,i had to visit psychiatrist... so i continued his medicines...on 15 march i was with flat abdomen & stomach and flat body... but on 16th march , suddenly my area below chest got bloated or swollen...it was like my abdomen lose grip with my body...i was taking air till stomach , i was feeling air... s

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It looks like Gastritis/ Acidity issue, maybe related to your Medication. Endoscopy is the test to be done, Ultrasound usually doesn't help in this. Consult a Gastroenterologist for further management ... Read More

Hi My mom had open appendectomy one week before and today completes one week but she still has pain in the operated area as same as the 1st day of the surgery. Is it normal? Or if there are any complications? How long does the pain take to reduce? Thanks

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Pain gradually reduces over time. However it is very difficult to comment without knowing the complete details of the case and procedure. It is better you consult the operating surgeon itself. ... Read More

I 34yrs male wt 75 kg ht 5_8 feeling swollen abdomen and uncomfortable and not feeling to eat .my sgot is 70 and sgpt is 120 .other liver function are normal .

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It needs further workup. I think you should see a doctor so that it can be evaluated ... Read More

Is there any possibility of weight loss after appendectomy , I had undergone appendectomy 6 months ago and i lost around kgs

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Yes ,please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you. ... Read More

My wife age 30 years is complaining that her lower abdomen area is getting swell, and constant pain through out out the day in that area with back pain and burning sensation The pain is slight pain but it's constant through out the day, yesterday usg abdomen was done report is normal only mild fatty liver is there. Doctor has given drotin ds, rifag

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

Hello is Lap or Open Appendectomy is painful procedure? How will be the pain during surgery? And after surgery how will be the pain? Im really worried and don't got any surgery before I want to die than having operation due to its pain

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Dear patient dunno be stressed about it , the modern day surgeries are around the concept of pain-free intervention.... So dunno stress yourself with such querries , hopefully it shall be an enjoyabl ... Read More

During childhood 7-8 years back I was playing with my cousins accidentally I was fell down from a height of 10 feet I was fell down towards my bed and got hit by bed plywood the solid part of the bed to my right back side and got pain near right side lung supporting bone it was swelled and too much pain that time I ignored that n didn't showed to a

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ... Read More

I had a burst appendix surgery in mid October 2022. I was in hospital for 11 days. After all medication, antibiotics and rest I am getting well, but I am facing Gastric and bowel movement problem 2 months after surgery. Although I visited to my surgeon he asked not worry about that, it is post Appendectomy complications, it will be gone if i follow

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Nothing to worry about. Do you have fever? Connect over call for further discussion ... Read More

I had laparoscopic appendectomy 3 days back and had bowel movement today, stool is whitish Grey and brown in colour is it okay? Should I be concerned? Thanks in advance

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Dn’t worry mam, check for 2 days more and get back ... Read More

Had laparoscopic appendectomy 25 days back. After 20 days my surgery i took one beer and eat market food. Now I had abdominal pain lower right side when i move then i feel pain. My surgeon said take medicine for 5 days. please tell me what happened. its normal???

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May be acid peptic disease Don't worry ... Read More

Had laparoscopic appendectomy 3 days back. Today I had abdominal pain and felt like gas trapped and nausea. Haven't passed stool since surgery but have passed some gas today. Talked to my Dr he said nothing to worry about and to eat some pears. But I vomited after dinner. Is it something to be worried about. Please advice.

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If your continue to have vomiting I.e more than 2 episodes with abdominal pain immediately visit your doctor. Otherwise vomiting for one time commonly occurs. Walk around and eat some pears, symptoms ... Read More

I had laparoscopic appendectomy 5 days back and was discharged from hospital 3 days after surgery.I am able to pass urine normally but still didn't have bowel movement.Is it something serious?

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Wait for two days If not consult doctor ... Read More

I had lap appendectomy in June 2021, and right now having pain on right side of abdomen, back and groin. Ct scan revealed non specific lymphadenopathy. I'm attaching report. What to do now ?

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Ct scan should be done with contrast, this scan is not of much use ... Read More

3 weeks ago I had laproscopic appendectomy and it was uncomplicated. Now, I'm facing constipation and difficulty in passing stools, and the stools are quite hard and blood is coming out of anus. What shall I do ? Is it something that I need to worry about ?

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Start high fiber diet Syp cremaffin twice daily Plenty of fluid orally Visit a surgeon for examination of anal canal for bleeding ... Read More

My lower right abdomen is swollen since 2 years. I have no pain at all or any other symptoms. I did an ultrasound and it shows all ok. But the swelling is still visible. Can it be something of the colon? Please guide. Plesae

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hi needs clinical examination to arrive at diagnosis, please visit a surgeon nearby ... Read More

Today is 15 day of lap appendectomy pus collection is drained out from last 4 days just quantity of pus collection is lesser . All vitals are normal but pain occurs when Inj Dynapar Aq is not given , now Inj dynapar is giving BD .How much more days need to overcome from this problem? Or any other mode of treatment? Plz suggest.

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The same mode of treatment should be continued and your doctor might order a CT scan of your abdomen to better define the source ... Read More

My wife had lap appendectomy 10 day before, now she is having pain on that place . I done USG in that some collection is occur, after consulting that surgeon . He put drainage pipe with Usg guided and giving high antibiotics Inj Piperacillin and Tazobactum . I am bit confused whether it will completely drained out and cured or have to do some oth

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I had a laparoscopic appendectomy on 13th November. Though I have recovered now,have no gas problems,can walk,but i sometimes have pain in the appendix site.But my main concern is that I feel that my belly shape has changed,as if all the weight has gone down and accumulated in the lower abdomen.As if my lower abdomen has become sulky and saggy.Is i

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Dont worry about this nothing happens after lap appendix surgery.Pain is due to wound healing process that will be ok with time.As far as self image is concerned not much to bother about at this young ... Read More

My lower stomach feels hard and swollen, I had missed my period last time Bhcg was 0.02 miu/ml All home test were negative Got withdrawal bleeding after progesterone in 3 days. Still my stomach keeps on growing. I don't understand. I am waiting for my next period after withdrawal bleeding, will it be on time?

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Heaviness is due to tablets you took Drink plenty water and do abdomen exercise Take healthy food., avoid eating outside ... Read More

Four months ago I took an ultrasound scan for my abdomen and everything was normal. Two months ago I got swollen lymph nodes in my left lower neck. Could these be connected? If there was anything serious wouldn't it have shown in the usg four months ago? Now I feel like there is a sharp pain in one spot of my left side midriff and a dull constant p

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first of all I would like to advice you to consult any physician and have proper diagnosis for your problems. ... Read More

Hi I am 35 year old male. I had severe pain in the right side of the abdomen with vomiting and was diagnosed with appendicitis and the doctors suggested to do surgery to remove it. Now a days there is also an option of laparoscopic appendectomy over cut. kindly suggest which should be better? and any risks involved in either?

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It's fairly common operation performed without minimum complications. ... Read More

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