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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 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

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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

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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Healthy morning, Yes, Start exercise with proper nutrition balance diet. Before prescribing diet plan I need to know proper information like your medical history family history etc. Lifestyle, physica ...  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

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 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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Mild pain is normal It takes approximately 3 weeks for active healing So may experience some pain.. ...  Read More

I have a strong unbearable pain on the right side of my stomach. It is happening regular so showed it to my doctor. After sonography he suggested me remove my appendix as it was infected, hence I had pain. I have never been admitted to any hospital ever so very scared. please tell me is there any complications in appendectomy?

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better get it removed before it gets to complicated scenario. get another opinion as well if you have doubts ...  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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Blood from anus can be due to hard stool passing and straining. Hard stool may be due to post-op irregular diet habit. Have plenty of oral fluids and high fibre diet. You can also use stool softener ( ...  Read More

Yes I was wondering about my laparoscopic appendectomy. I had my surgery on Wednesday and was in the hospital for Thursday I haven’t had a bow movement since then and I have just started bleeding in my vagina which I shouldn’t be because my period isn’t suppose to happen for more than over two weeks from now. Should this be a problem and something

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conduct a Complete blood count, with bleeding time and clotting time. or PT. Also a USG abdomen. Vaginal bleeding is finding needs investigation. ...  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 had acute appendicitis and got surgery on Tuesday. Recovery is going fine. I'm easily able to move around and don't have constipation. On Saturday evening I attended a wedding function. I did a lot of standing. No jumping or dancing. In the morning I'm feeling a little nauseous. I'm feeling nervous about it. Is it normal ?

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Take it easy . If fever , lot of pain & vomiting , contact operating surgeon ...  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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It is usually done under anesthesia So u will not have any pain ...  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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No worries, dietary and lifestyle modifications needed along with medications ...  Read More

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

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 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

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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Usually it works well May need to work with culture sensitivity report ...  Read More

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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I feel u became conscious about it only after surgery It may be possible theoretically if there is severe. Wt loss àfter surgery. So I think u need not worry about it ...  Read More

I had a laparoscopic appendectomy done on 13th November. I can walk now normally and have no digestive issues or gas problems or any swelling or infection at the incision sites. But since 3 or 4 days I am having shooting and stabbing pain at the bottom right abdominal incision sometimes which also radiates behind the incision site around the waist

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Dont worry..Take a course of mild painkiller for 5 days.If pain persists months after this probably its neurogenic in nature and can be cured easily with alternate treatment options. ...  Read More

Dear all, I had acute appendicitis due to stool stone in appendix.After 10 days of treatment, I am having all motions which are loose 4-5 times in a day since last 5 days.It has been two weeks now from surgery.What should I do and is it normal or serious? Please let me know asap.Little pain sometimes is there on lower right.

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Do cect abdomen and consult with reports. ...  Read More

Good morning sir... I have got appendectomy(laproscopic) one week back and now I am feeling pain in my tummy, and yesterday when I went for CBP and urine analysis shown that my eosinophils are 8%(505 cells/cumm) and 1-2 puss cells and 0-1 EPI cells/HPF.. And rest of the blood cells are normal in range. So, is there any problem regarding post op ca

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[ ] Location of the pain decides the diagnosis. If pain is below chest then can be due to gastritis, if pain is at the area of umbilicus/ belly button then can be due small bowel infection. Right uppe ...  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

My husband recently got operated for his appendix. He got his appendix removed. He is 28year old. We both stay alone here, our parents stay in another state. I don’t know much about the post surgery care. Please help me with some appendectomy recovery tips.

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He can resume his normal work after 2-3weeks, not to lift or push heavy weights or objects. Eat healthy. ...  Read More

Hi, I am 30 year old male, was suffering a persistent pain due to infection in my appendix. It has been 2 years it was troubling me badly. On doctors advice it go it removed. It has been a week to my appendectomy surgery. Tell me what care should I take of the incision made during appendectomy to avoid infection?

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Was it open or laparoscopic? ...  Read More

I had a single site laparoscopic appendectomy 2 weeks ago in my belly button and now it’s red with a little pus coming out. I’m worried that if or when my surgeon has to take out the stitch it will hurt because it’s very tender.

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Hello, Thanks for your query on Practo "As" per your clinical history is concerned do a clinical examination by your Doctor and clean the wound with tropical antibiotic and discuss injectable antibi ...  Read More

My mother is 67 yrs old she has acute appendicitis. Doctor advised open appendectomy. She is a patient of hypertension and about 20 yrs back she faced minor heart attack. Is general annesthesia safe for her. Is laproscopy safe for her.

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ga will be given in both type consult surgeon ...  Read More

Hello, I just had a non-emergency would be 3 incisions sites, and everything I’ve looked at online has 2-3. However I ended up with 4...umbilical, two just below that and the one on the right. I’m not worried, just asking out of curiosity why I might have an additional site. By the time I see my doctor next week I’ll probably forget :)

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Please Your surgeon know better as what happened during surgery he knows. ...  Read More

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