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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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Dr. Abhishek Gogate General Surgeon | Belgaum

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 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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Dr. Parthasaradhi Reddy General Surgeon | Hyderabad

Mild pain is normal It takes approximately 3 weeks for active healing So may experience some pain.. ... 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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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy Urologist | Bhubaneswar

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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neeraj gujarathi General Physician | Nashik

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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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Dr. Jatin Agrawal Gastroenterologist | Vadodara

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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Dr. Gnanendra DM Gastroenterologist | Bangalore

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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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Dr. Anantbir General Surgeon | Ludhiana

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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 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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Dr. Nikita Rajpal Psychiatrist | Delhi

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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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Dr. Gaurav Mishra GastroIntestinal Surgeon | Mumbai

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Consult your operating surgeon ... 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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Dr. Vijay Radhakrishnan Urologist | Ernakulam

Was it open or laparoscopic? ... 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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Dr. Mayank Daral Orthopedist | Delhi

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Back pain in a 19-year-old that appears after sitting for 30 minutes or more is most commonly due to poor posture, weak back/core muscles, or prolonged static sitting, especially around the mid-back t ... 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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Ms. Neha Suryawanshi Dietitian/Nutritionist | Mumbai

Yes ,please ask me directly for personalized diet plan for you. ... 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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Dr. Ajay Pal Singh Sexologist | Delhi

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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Dr. Supreeth D R Orthopedist | Bangalore

Will need to take detailed history and symptoms severity for further information on treatment ... 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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Dr. Sachin Pariskar Pediatrician | Pune

Don't think so ...We are doing sutgeries to avoid the complications in future.Its is your choice wheter to do open or Lap ... 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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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma Orthopedist | Chandigarh

Reduce weight Consult me search browse on goggle practo Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise Government Retired chandigarh health Department Mult ... 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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Dr. Rutik Paresh Gandhi General Surgery & Gasteroenterology | Pune

Nothing to worry about. Do you have fever? Connect over call for further discussion ... 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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Dr. Aditya Reddy G R Orthopedist | Hyderabad

Need more details as to what fracture and it's details. Based on that we can decided if surgery is required or you can do away without surgery. If plaster (cast) is applied over the fracture during fi ... 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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Dr. Balakumaran A General Surgeon | Chennai

Dn’t worry mam, check for 2 days more and get back ... Read More

I can't find this on google but yesterday i was laying down on my right side when suddenly i start having dull-sharp pain below my arm pit it was from below my armpit to right nipple atleast 9cms long and alittle wider.It didn't hurt when i touched it or rubbed it or normal breathing but whenever i tried taking a deeper breath that area hurt really

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Dr. Vijay Singh Jadaun Pulmonologist | Jaipur

Need to vonsult for better evaluation. ... 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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Dr. Fayyaz A Sattar Sexologist | Mumbai

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Avoid masturbation. ... 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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Asked for Female, 44 Years 118 Views v

Dr. Ayesha Khan General Physician | Aurangabad

Consult, dont take pain killers on your own. ... 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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Dr. Arjun M V General Surgeon | Hassan

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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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Dr. Gnanendra DM Gastroenterologist | Bangalore

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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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Dr. Mohammed Rehan Khan General Physician | Bangalore

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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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Dr. Mohammed Jameel Ahmed General Surgeon | Nagpur

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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

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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Dr. Samar Rahman General Surgeon | Allahabad

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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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Asked for Male, 32 Years 1761 Views v

Dr. Vinod Kumar Atreya General Surgeon | Jaipur

1. Collection at this time could mean, retained, or secondary to infection or some blow out. 2. Amount and nature of collection are important. 3. Can have some clue from Histopathological report of ... 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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Asked for Male, 17 Years 5805 Views v

Dr. Anantbir General Surgeon | Ludhiana

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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

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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Dr. Mohd Muddassirul Haque Siddiqui Orthopedist | Delhi

she may be suffering from osteoarthritis knee Avoid squatting or sitting down make practice of ditting on chair and using western toilet seat ... 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

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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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.

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

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.

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???

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

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?

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 .

Is there any possibility of weight loss after appendectomy , I had undergone appendectomy 6 months ago and i lost around kgs

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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 ?

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 ?

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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