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Dr. Kathleen Blake, M.D.
Surgeon
Dr. Kathleen Blake is a general surgeon practicing in Olathe, KS. Dr. Blake specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Blake provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
32 years
Experience
Dr. Kathleen Blake, M.D.
- Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks
- Accepting new patients
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Black tarry stools?
Black tarry stools can imply upper GI tract blood loss like a peptic ulcer of the stomach or first section of the small intestine. Other things like iron supplements or Pepto READ MORE
Black tarry stools can imply upper GI tract blood loss like a peptic ulcer of the stomach or first section of the small intestine. Other things like iron supplements or Pepto Bismol can color stool this way also. Other GI tract conditions can also contribute to possible GI blood loss which is what your symptom implies. Even if this is painless (ulcers typically cause upper central abdominal pain, pressure, or bloating), blood work to assess blood levels and an exam by a primary care provider to review other possible causes.
Sharp pelvic pain?
Hello, for sharp pelvic pain on only one side there are many possible causes. It depends on the duration, if it waxes and wanes, if it relates to menstrual cycle/ovulation, affected READ MORE
Hello, for sharp pelvic pain on only one side there are many possible causes. It depends on the duration, if it waxes and wanes, if it relates to menstrual cycle/ovulation, affected by gut behavior like bowl pattern, chronic over weeks/months, among others. If it is abrupt and constant with the right sided location, appendicitis needs to be ruled out.
Pain after surgery?
In general, only 2 weeks out from a joint replacement surgery in a region with a large number of nerves can mean nerve irritation from normal post-surgical swelling, etc. Please READ MORE
In general, only 2 weeks out from a joint replacement surgery in a region with a large number of nerves can mean nerve irritation from normal post-surgical swelling, etc. Please call your surgeon’s office.
How to treat my issues?
Hello,
The heartbeat you perceive in your abdomen is most likely the natural pulse of your aorta, the great artery that passes from the heart, then sends branches to all of READ MORE
Hello,
The heartbeat you perceive in your abdomen is most likely the natural pulse of your aorta, the great artery that passes from the heart, then sends branches to all of your organs. If you have lost weight, this pulse when laying down can be more obvious. There are other conditions that may make this pulse more prominent, so I would recommend you discuss this with your primary care provider as well. As for your GI symptoms, if you are not current on colonoscopy assessment of your colon, this should be pursued. I presume you are under the care of a gastroenterologist and would defer to their knowledge of your history on this topic.
The heartbeat you perceive in your abdomen is most likely the natural pulse of your aorta, the great artery that passes from the heart, then sends branches to all of your organs. If you have lost weight, this pulse when laying down can be more obvious. There are other conditions that may make this pulse more prominent, so I would recommend you discuss this with your primary care provider as well. As for your GI symptoms, if you are not current on colonoscopy assessment of your colon, this should be pursued. I presume you are under the care of a gastroenterologist and would defer to their knowledge of your history on this topic.
Do you need surgery if you suffer from diabetes?
Diabetes as a condition does not directly create any need for surgery. Indirectly, if diabetes is not well controlled, it can lead to organ injury like kidney failure. The latter READ MORE
Diabetes as a condition does not directly create any need for surgery. Indirectly, if diabetes is not well controlled, it can lead to organ injury like kidney failure. The latter may require surgery if it progresses to end-stage to place dialysis access to replace lost kidney function.
How long is hospital stay for appendectomy?
This depends on the severity of the appendicitis, and the age of your son. At most typically, overnight or as an outpatient potentially if less complicated appendicitis.
