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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 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

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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

Upper stomach is swollen with full tightness since last 15 days what may be causes pls help in this regard

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It's my gastritis but other causes are also possible and need to be ruled out. Avoid spicy foods coffee tea cold drinks alcohol smoking junk food etc ...  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

My stomach is swollen vertically , and badly ... I thought its belly fat but its not ... I am suffering with cold too for last one month

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To help you better,you need to elaborate your chief complaint. So, for the best advise specific to you, I need to know some important medical history.Hence i suggest you to consult me online instantly ...  Read More

My stomach is swollen in right side compared to left side why it is so and I have done abdominal ultrasound in that report they are showing right ovary has 5to 6mm cysts am little worried why my stomach is swollen one side only

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See your gynecologist and get proper physical examination ...  Read More

I feel that my left side of stomach is more swollen than the right. i feel uncomfortable while sitting and constipated ?

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Hello there...indigestion and gastritis might be the cause for your problem..other possible causes are,renal stones,constipation,pancreatitis, mesentric lymphadenitis etc... It may be muscular as well ...  Read More

Hello doc I have swollen stomach and h pylori infection since a long time. When i touch my abdomen its quite tender. Can homeopathy help in this. Please help

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Yes, homoeopathic treatment offers best solution provided proper homeopathic treatment is taken. Over the counter suggestion will never help. ...  Read More

There is mole in stomach and has swollen badly , please suggest what can be done to cure this as it is causing pain.

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It might have got infected... for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

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

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

Hi doctor my father is 67 years old.5 days back he stomach was swollen.so doctor prescribed medication for 5 days.today some tests are done.i am attaching the reports pls go through and let me know what is the problem.Thank you

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There is Hypoalbuminemia and raised creatinine, both of these can cause abdominal swelling. But you should also do an Ultrasound abdomen for complete assessment. ...  Read More

Hi doctor, my father is 67 years old. 2 years back he got phempigus.last week his tomavh swollen doctor gave 5 days medicine.today the doctor suggested some tests .the tests are done.i am attaching reports pls go through and pls tell me is it ok or not.pls suggest us what to do thank you

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Connect please ...  Read More

Hi doctor my father is 67 years old.three days back his stomach and feet was swollen .they went to the hospital near us.they did scan and gave 5 days medicines.i am attaching his reports.pls go through and suggest us .thank you.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  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 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

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

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

I have been an alcoholic since many years, but since 15 days my whole Stomach is swollen it hurts including swollen calves. Report says Its Jaundice and Fatty liver.

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Consult to gastroenterologist ...  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

Right side abdomen swollen from past a week. Feels like gas stuck inside . No fever or anything.

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Detailed history needed ...  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

My mother, aged 60 is suffering from severe liver cirrhosis. She has been taking medicine under doctor's consultation. Very often her stomach swells and gets filled with water. We got the accumulated water removed 2 months back and now again she is uncomfortable with swollen stomach. We also got protein injected in her body as her protein is also l

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Hi. Looks your mother had refractory or recurrent ascites issue. Need to look into case to advise proper treatment ...  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

Hi From last 6 days I am getting pain in upper left stomach. When I touched feeling little swollen upper left stomach compared to right side. Today consulted physician. Did Abdominal scam and result is everything normal except right kidney has small 3mm stone. Given Rabicip D and Hyocax S for 5 days. After 5 days if symptoms exist advised endosco

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Pain can be just muscular. Meet a surgeon nearby and get yourself re examined is something is missing ...  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

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