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Open heart surgery
Hello Doc,
My mom had open heart surgery a week back. Her valve was not working and was replaced by a metallic valve. Now post operation, she has lost her appetite and sleep. Is this common? What can be done to improve her appetite and sleep issues.
Thank you in advance.
Regards,
Deepa
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Dr. Pramod Reddy Kandakure
Cardiac Surgeon
28 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Nothing to worry
It is common after surgery
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Dr. S. B. Nagori
Cardiologist
49 yrs exp
Kolkata
Consult a operate surgeon
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Side effect——medicine you are on—-
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Dr. Govardhan Reddy K
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Usually when in ICU post surgery, it's difficult to maintain sleep timings and it's take some time to adjust for them after discharge, ask her not to sleep during daytime and expose her to sunlight, it should settle.
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Dr. Siddhartha Mani
Cardiologist
14 yrs exp
Kolkata
Probably this is due to side-effects of medicine she is on. Also anxiety is a cause. Some medicines can help
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