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Full body pain after esophagectomy
My mother had an esophagectomy 15 days ago. She is still on full liquid/ Soft food diet. She has been feeling pain in complete body and sometimes shortness of breath. She also feels very much weak. What should we do?
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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as pain and shortness of breath in your mother.
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life
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Please take consultation for the best explanation of your mother's problem.
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Please take any medicine after consultation from a good doctor.
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You can do only one thing;
Consult with the Doctor who operated on your mother.
I think you have not written the correct name of the operation that your mother has undergone.
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Connect please
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Kindly do check he CBC and electrolytes to r/o infection and electrolytes imbalance which can be cause of weakness and other symptoms
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Any sort of pain , shortness of breathing after a major surgery like esophagectomy warrants immediate consultation with the surgeon who did the procedure.One has to rule out the lung complications which is common with this type of surgery.
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Can u connect for a detailed discussion
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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
11 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr.Nikhil Aggarwal
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Delhi
As Dr. Nikhil Aggarwal, I recommend taking the following steps for your mother:
1. **Consult with the Surgical Team:** It's important to contact the surgical team who performed the esophagectomy to discuss your mother's symptoms. They can provide specific guidance based on her medical history and the details of her surgery.
2. **Monitor Vital Signs:** Keep track of your mother's vital signs, including her temperature, heart rate, and breathing rate. If she has shortness of breath, monitor her oxygen saturation levels using a pulse oximeter if available.
3. **Pain Management:** Ensure your mother is taking her prescribed pain medications regularly and as directed. If the pain persists or worsens, inform the surgical team for further evaluation and adjustment of pain management.
4. **Nutrition and Hydration:** Continue following the prescribed full liquid/soft food diet and encourage your mother to stay hydrated. Proper nutrition and hydration are essential for recovery after surgery.
5. **Activity and Rest:** Encourage your mother to engage in light physical activity as tolerated, but also ensure she gets adequate rest and avoids overexertion.
6. **Supportive Care:** Provide emotional support and assistance with daily activities as needed. It's common for patients to feel weak and fatigued during the recovery period following major surgery.
7. **Follow-up Appointment:** Schedule a follow-up appointment with the surgical team or her primary care physician for a thorough evaluation of her symptoms and overall recovery progress.
8. **Emergency Care:** If your mother experiences severe pain, worsening shortness of breath, or any other concerning symptoms, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
It's important to address your mother's symptoms promptly to ensure she receives appropriate care and support during her recovery from esophagectomy.
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