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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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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

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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Gud morning pls connect directly through practo app tomorrow.today I am not available online. ...  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

Hello, I am an 18 year old male and I got an open appendectomy exactly 4 weeks ago. My appendix did not burst and was removed during early stages of the infection. Recovery was painful but after about a week I was able to resume normal activity. Everything seemed to be going fine but last week after a long walk I started feeling a burning/pricking

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Occasionally it may happen after surgery but if persists, get a CT abdomen done to look for any fluid collection . Most likely it will settle ...  Read More

Swelling and hard skin formation on long toe from more than a month. I can't step on it as it starts paining. Any suggestions?? I have attached the photo.

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Looking like corn/wart..Do direct consultation for detailed information and prescription ...  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

Sir, It has been observed that as per my office i had to sit long time in chair and due to this observed that my ankle get swell. I have to sit maximum time in chair in the office and last evening i observed my ankle get swelled . What is the reason behind swelling of my ankle. What is remedy. What medicine should i take.is it serious.plz reply i m

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  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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You don't worry Proper anasthesia and post OP pain killer given ...  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 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

Hello all, My mother had ankle swelling issue for long time, when traveling, or if the house chores are high, she used to get leg swelling in the ankle, but it will reduce automatically in few hours or next day. We checked it , the doctor said it is because of the water stagnation. It was manageble. In 2020 Feb, she fell down and undergone a knee

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Hello Leg swelling is a commonly associated condition post surgery. Usually it takes a longer time to resolve.provide details of surgery she underwent? The picture shows bilateral swelling which can b ...  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

I got hurt by a furniture 2 months back. Swelling and pain was there. Consulted a doctor, got my x ray done and there was no fracture. I can move my long toe (second finger) perfectly fine. I can walk as well. But when I try to brisk walking or running it starts paining. I consulted a doctor again but he told he can't see nothing major and suggeste

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Kindly post ur X-rays and seek a consultation ...  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

I use computer for long hours and when hold my mouse my wrist rubs in table. Sometimes it gets more swollen but no wrist movement issue or pain.now it's like 3-4 months it stayed like this.

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It could be a callosity due to prolonged positioning of the wrist on the computer table. This is just a probable diagnosis, given your history. The increase and decrease in the swelling could be due t ...  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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If there is no fever, If tolerating diet, passing stools, Same treatment can be continued followed by oral medication. Follow up with ultrasound abdomen before removal of drain ...  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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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

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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It's likely due to over stretching of wound Press the wound while coughing or sneezing It should go with time, If continue then need evaluation ...  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

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

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

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