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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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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

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

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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

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

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

Am having back pain since 3 weeks, I want to consult best doctor. Kindly suggest me good doctor at the earliest.

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Physiotherapy treatment is best for your problem ...  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 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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U can add probiotics Avoid outside food ...  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.Consult on app personally regarding same for customised diet ...  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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Kindly consult ...  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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Please consult with your Gynaecologist. He is going to manage your delivery. Please don't confuse him with a bag full of opinions from various Doctors on Practo. ...  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 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

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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Consult Orthopaedician ...  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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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

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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Needs examination and investigation ...  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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Avoid sudden bending and lifting of weights. As the pain is now limited to one section, mostly likely will be muscular. While resting keep 2 pillows below the calves. ...  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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Do u have any gastric issues? It can cause such problems ...  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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If it is due to Injury then, ICE Packs (if Injury <48 Hrs) Hot Fomentation (If Later) Get X Ray Keep limb elevated Crepe Bandage. Anti Inflammatory ...  Read More

I am experiencing knee pain from last 3 weeks while walking. After sitting on chair in AC for 1-2 hours I experience more pain. Please suggest

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. Control Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorde ...  Read More

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