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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

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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No worries. If pain with fever then can repeat USG ...  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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Usually the pain will subside in 2-3 weeks in case of open appendectomy. If she has throbbing pain , unbearable with fever then suspect for infection. Consult your operating surgeon for a checkup ...  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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It may be due to urinary tract infection. Kindly consult a surgeon online Dr.Pandian ...  Read More

I had an emergency appendectomy last night and I came home around noon today. My pain is still pretty high and the pain killers are not working. My whole belly is bloated and very tender. I am also shivering. Not sure if this is normal or if I should return to the er

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visit doctor who done operation as soon as possible . ...  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

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

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

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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Constipation after operation due to irregular bowel habits and diet. This hard stool may create fissure in Anal canal. ...  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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Yes operation is one of the cause of hernia .ni need to worry homeopathic treatment can permanently. Cure this problem of yours without sideffects rapidly effectively and permanently ...  Read More

I am having on and off stomach pain mostly after passing motions... I m not constipated at all... but I think it's bit of loose and I delivered baby on 6th of Jan..

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Connect ...  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 its possible ...  Read More

I have stomach pain on the right side. Its was for 3 weeks, the oain come and goes type ...but sometime the pain is severe. It feels like punched. USG and blood are normal(Atteched). Did course for indigestion for a week but same situation. Now what? What this pain possibly be ? Thanks

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I have bells palsy Now I am in 3rd week. My steroid and antiviral course is finished in two weeks. I have started feeling pain behind ear once again. My face moments are recovering. Is this normal to have pain behind ear ? Do I need to restart medication? FYI, I am abroad.

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Face physiotherapy has to be taken. No need of medications. ...  Read More

Hi I am 39 weeks 3days pregnent still there is no pain i am sneezing so hard continuously since 2 days does it harm my baby does it causes fetal distress

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No it won't harm your baby, but better to take medicines for your cold and fever if there. You can wait one more week for labour pain to start spontaneously. ...  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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No is not Under anaesthesia And painkillers post surgery Relax ...  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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It is okay to have stool like this. If it continues,then you consult your primary DOCTOR ...  Read More

Hi doctor I'm lakshman , I had heart pain on first day then the Next day severe left upper abdominal pain.I took ECG no variations and scanned stomach no problem detected yet I'm getting chest pain now and then special at nights some times shoulder blade pains for minutes occur. I'm too scared to inform my parents 😭..pls help me out sir.

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Get an ECG done plz ...  Read More

Hi doctor I'm lakshman , I had heart pain on first day then the Next day severe left upper abdominal pain.I took ECG no variations and scanned stomach no problem detected yet I'm getting light chest pain now and then special at nights some times shoulder blade pains for minutes occur. should I do x ray of Chest? Please help me out 🙏🙏

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Don't worry pain looks non cardiac. Take a pain relieving medicine for few day. ...  Read More

Hi - have right armpit pain sometimes radiating to hands and back for 3 weeks.Neck also heavy. Breast ultrasound done on August 18th was Birads 1 for pain in left breast. Shown to breast surgeon a week back who says muscle spasm after a pinch test. But have got no relief post muscle relaxant. Pain increased when I lift my hand over head or put hand

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I think its more of a shoulder issue. You may consult an orthopedic surgeon once ...  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

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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Welcome Good afternoon 1. Today is 15th post operative day. 2. Abdominal drain is in situ for the last 4 days. 3. Quantity of Pus is less....???( amount) 4. All vitals are OK. 5. Pain occurs when ...  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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Share all reports ...  Read More

My wife had appendectomy 10 days back by laparoscopic and I came home on 3 day of operation after discharge. Her pain is started pretty high after a week and the pain killers are not working. Her whole belly is bloated and very tender. She is also shivering. Not sure if this is normal or if I should admit her again

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This is not normal Consult your treating doctor for this ...  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

My wife is experiencing pain in her lower left waist since 3 weeks. She applies moov and ice sakings, get relief for 1-2 day and the pain starts again from the 3rd day. She is unable to twist / bend. Also, experience pain while sitting & getting up from bed or chair. She had experienced pain in her whole back 3 weeks back. The back pain is gone

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Pls get an ultrasound done ...  Read More

I am suffering from sore throat from more than 3 weeks.. I have completed cefexime 250mg dose twice daily for 7 days. There is sharp pain in left side of throat, feels like some sharp thing is stuck in my throat and at night my Thorat is dried and pain in bottom of throat.. I am 7 months pregnant. There is no fever, cough or cold.

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It’s good that you don’t have fever. The tablet that you have mentioned is available in 200 MG does not 250 MG as per best of my knowledge. If you have congestion in throat please tell. Have you taken ...  Read More

Sir please Help i m troubling from this pain so please suggest me .Swelling at my heel area so please suggest

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Hot bags NSAIDs Stretching and creppe ...  Read More

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