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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 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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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

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

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

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 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

45 year old female had surgery on 7 days back (october 9) now patient suffering with sever leg pains. please can you suhgest for pain relieving medications?

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Consult your operating surgeon ...  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

I get back pain when I am sitting for longer time (30+ min). The location of the pain is around the middle back. This issue is persisting since last few months initially I ignored but now it is getting worse when I sit for longer time. I previously had UTI, I'm not sure if that is relevant .

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Get xray of spine ...  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 severe knee pain since long. What Ayurvedic treatment should I do? Please suggest good Ayurvedic medicine with doses. Thank you so much for your time and suggestions in advance. May god keep you and your family happy and healthy.

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Start proper ayurvedic medicine.. Consult for prescription ...  Read More

I am having neck Pain for a long time. Kindly advise any medication or lifestyle modifications to address the same.

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Got it. I will have to ask you few questions to fully understand your problem and advice accordingly ...  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

My age is 30 I'm little overweight according to my height whenever I sit crosslegged for long time after waking up I feel pain behind the knee after few it will go should I get it checked or is it okay

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Posterior knee tendonitis it is.. just apply local Pain relieving gel over it.. Avoid sitting cross leg for long period It will be fine in few days.. ...  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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No worries, dietary and lifestyle modifications needed along with medications ...  Read More

My foot is fractured and is in a plaster since last two weeks. It still pains the same if it moves or if I try to use it. How long with the pain last? And how loose can the plaster be? Mine seems too loose, it's not actually touching the affected area

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As swelling reduces plaster get loose get it replaced Consult me search browse Dr Rajinder Sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon 42 years expertise Govt retd HoD/ Director now pr ...  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

For a while I have been feeling back and calf pain in both legs when i do not masturbate for long like approximately 2 weeks...plz consult on the same

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Masturbation is fine in limitations... ...  Read More

I am 22 yrs old female and I give tutions in which I have to sit for long , while sitting I experience back pain which increases with time to such extent that I can't even move , and reduces when I lie down for long . Can I take calcium tablet , will it reduce the pain ? ... Or what should I do ? Please suggest some remidies . This pain is unbearab

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Need to take pain killers, calcium and vit d supplements. Exercises. Can consult privately for proper medications ...  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

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

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

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

Patient name- Renu Devi Age- 55 years Gender female Knee pain from long time, also taking medicine for knee pain. calcium, vitamin d3 and paracetamol for 1 week but pain not reduce.

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is your pain associated with difficulty in weight bearing and walking? Looking at your age osteoarthritis is most likely You need to get your knee x ray done to look for osteophytes. ...  Read More

My wife leg is paining from a long period. Not sure which doctor to consult. I am not sure which kind of branch it is

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Consult Orthopaedician ...  Read More

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