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How soon before my heart surgery should I stop smoking?
You plan cardiac surgery, you should stop smoking ASAP.
Another surgery suggested post anal fissure surgery
If the infection has become an abscess that you need to drain and has not improved with antibiotics, then you need to go ahead. If the problem has not become acute to define the READ MORE
If the infection has become an abscess that you need to drain and has not improved with antibiotics, then you need to go ahead. If the problem has not become acute to define the damage it has progressed more than, then before the examination under anesthetic, an MRI could help. But this is not necessary if it’s a fissure only; this is easy to see on an examination under anesthetic.
Is surgery the only way to remove gallstones?
Your doctor is correct. Surgery is the only way to remove the gall stones. It's important for you to avoid recurrent episodes of pain and inflammation. Your general practitioner READ MORE
Your doctor is correct. Surgery is the only way to remove the gall stones. It's important for you to avoid recurrent episodes of pain and inflammation. Your general practitioner possibly has referred you to the specialist surgeon to discuss the option.
What risk factors are associated with an abdominal surgery?
Abdominal surgery is classified as a major operation. You gave no more details than a benign mass to be removed. The best preparation you can do to yourself before surgery is: READ MORE
Abdominal surgery is classified as a major operation. You gave no more details than a benign mass to be removed. The best preparation you can do to yourself before surgery is:
1) to stop smoking if you are a smoker
2) to lose weight if you are a high-BMI patient
3) if you are a fit and active person, you can go ahead and fix your problem with minor risk of complication.
All the best.
1) to stop smoking if you are a smoker
2) to lose weight if you are a high-BMI patient
3) if you are a fit and active person, you can go ahead and fix your problem with minor risk of complication.
All the best.
How should I choose a surgeon and hospital?
For hospital see where it stands from infection risk.
All hospital are graded on that.
Depending on type of surgery you will have also the hospital graded on surgical procedures READ MORE
For hospital see where it stands from infection risk.
All hospital are graded on that.
Depending on type of surgery you will have also the hospital graded on surgical procedures and complications rate.
Follow your appointment and meet your surgeon before, make a list of questions you will have and discuss it with your surgeon.
All hospital are graded on that.
Depending on type of surgery you will have also the hospital graded on surgical procedures and complications rate.
Follow your appointment and meet your surgeon before, make a list of questions you will have and discuss it with your surgeon.
Since I had my appendix removed, I haven't really had an appetite. Is this normal?
You don’t say how long is since the operation. If it is just a week try to eat light and your appetite gradually will start settling again. Try to eat small amounts at least three READ MORE
You don’t say how long is since the operation. If it is just a week try to eat light and your appetite gradually will start settling again.
Try to eat small amounts at least three time a day if your appetite is gone
Try to eat small amounts at least three time a day if your appetite is gone
Is surgery a must for my mother's severe shoulder pain?
If your alternative treatments did not work, yes, surgery will fix her problem.
Can I have sex after 13 days of hernia surgery?
Depends on what type of surgery you had. After laparoscopic surgery, normally it will not be a problem. If not, then it depends on your symptoms. If you get pain, then give some READ MORE
Depends on what type of surgery you had. After laparoscopic surgery, normally it will not be a problem. If not, then it depends on your symptoms. If you get pain, then give some more time until the symptoms resolve.
My left eye keeps watering. Is there any treatment apart from surgery?
Investigations under a specialist ENT doctor will diagnose your problem and advise for a treatment.
With respiratory problem, is it wise to plan gallbladder operation?
You are going on a pre-operative assessment and you will get the advice in your case. Asthma alone is not a contraindication of lap child/tomy. But if you have other medical problems READ MORE
You are going on a pre-operative assessment and you will get the advice in your case. Asthma alone is not a contraindication of lap child/tomy. But if you have other medical problems and you are overweight, you need to optimize your health beforehand.
Do I need surgery for gallstone removal?
If you never had symptoms, then you can keep an eye on it. A monetary stone in the gallbladder does not necessarily need an operation unless clinical symptoms appear. It's important READ MORE
If you never had symptoms, then you can keep an eye on it. A monetary stone in the gallbladder does not necessarily need an operation unless clinical symptoms appear. It's important to adopt a low-fat diet and control your weight.
Stone in my appendix?
Have you been diagnosed with clinical acute appendicitis? If yes, then you need to have the operation.
Is surgery the only option for a disc bulge?
Depends on the clinical symptoms. Most cases, if symptoms are not severe, settle under controlled medication and physiotherapy treatment. Occasionally, alternative treatment of READ MORE
Depends on the clinical symptoms. Most cases, if symptoms are not severe, settle under controlled medication and physiotherapy treatment. Occasionally, alternative treatment of acupuncture could also help.
My dad's stitches opened after bypass surgery, leading to blood loss. Will it require another surgery?
This requires immediate admission to the hospital as an emergency. If his bleeding is not controlled, he will require surgery again to control it.
For a diabetic patient with gangrene in one toe, is foot amputation the only option?
If he has a gangrenous toe and has his foot amputated, it means his problem is more than a gangrenous toe. Advise you to discuss his case with his doctor before any surgery is READ MORE
If he has a gangrenous toe and has his foot amputated, it means his problem is more than a gangrenous toe. Advise you to discuss his case with his doctor before any surgery is decided.
What is the recovery period for laparoscopic surgery?
Congratulations for getting clear of smoking! This is the most important action he needs prior to surgery. The recovery depends on what operation he has. Laparoscopic surgery has READ MORE
Congratulations for getting clear of smoking! This is the most important action he needs prior to surgery. The recovery depends on what operation he has. Laparoscopic surgery has generally less downtime that the open surgery.
My son had a neck bone fracture. The doctors are suggesting surgery. Is it the only option?
Please strictly follow the advice of your son’s doctors. Neck injuries can be complicated. To give you an opinion is difficult; it will be necessary to have a review of all the READ MORE
Please strictly follow the advice of your son’s doctors. Neck injuries can be complicated. To give you an opinion is difficult; it will be necessary to have a review of all the investigations and results of your son’s case and have a clinical review as well.
How do I manage my husband's stomach disorders after his gall bladder surgery?
Keep him on a low-fat diet, with small and frequent eating. His symptoms will start getting better gradually; it may take a few months. If the symptoms worsen, please see your READ MORE
Keep him on a low-fat diet, with small and frequent eating. His symptoms will start getting better gradually; it may take a few months. If the symptoms worsen, please see your surgeon.
I have been putting on weight around my abdomen after my bypass surgery. Why?
Lots of exercise. Maybe you also need to review your diet. Reduce fat and carbs, monitor the caloric intake per day, and start waking.
Is back surgery with diabetes advisable?
If you need back surgery and your problem will be fixed with the surgical treatment, diabetes can be monitored and it's not a problem to have surgery, unless your weight is too READ MORE
If you need back surgery and your problem will be fixed with the surgical treatment, diabetes can be monitored and it's not a problem to have surgery, unless your weight is too much and your BMI is high. Discuss it with your surgeon.
