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Dr. Charles Byrd
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Dr. Charles Byrd is a general surgeon practicing in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Byrd 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. Byrd provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Dr. Charles Byrd
- Shreveport, Louisiana
- MD at Tulane University School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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How long do you stay in the hospital after hernia surgery?
I do not admit patients who have laparoscopically repaired inguinal hernias. They all go home.
What can I do with my arm lipoma?
These lipomas are easy to remove. Recovery is fast. If not removed, you can expect it to continually increase in size.
What side effects should I look out for after son's appendectomy?
If it is done laparoscopically, the recovery and discomfort times are short.
Abdominal pain when I breathe in. Could it be appendicitis?
There are many abdominal conditions that can produce these symptoms. Gallbladder attacks, pancreatitis, stomach ulcers, and viral intestinal infections can produce this as well. READ MORE
There are many abdominal conditions that can produce these symptoms. Gallbladder attacks, pancreatitis, stomach ulcers, and viral intestinal infections can produce this as well. One needs lab and CT of abdomen to address this.
How common is chronic pain after inguinal hernia surgery?
Inguinal hernias done via an open procedure can have inguinal pain secondary to scarring of ileo-inguinal nerve in this area. When done laparoscopically, this nerve injury is very READ MORE
Inguinal hernias done via an open procedure can have inguinal pain secondary to scarring of ileo-inguinal nerve in this area. When done laparoscopically, this nerve injury is very unlikely to occur.
Painless lump on my thigh. Should I get it removed?
Yes. These lumps with change in color of skin, could be secondary to infected cyst.
What happens if I don't have surgery for my hernia?
Most hernias (incisional, abdominal, inguinal) will slowly increase in size and cause an intestinal obstruction to occur. The smaller the hernia results in faster recovery.
Can diverticulitis require intestine removal?
Diverticulitis episodes most of the time can be managed with antibiotics. Recurrent ones or those with rupture frequently require surgical intervention.
How long after an appendix surgery can I resume swimming?
If is is done laparoscopically, one can swim in 1 week
Since I had my appendix removed, I haven't really had an appetite. Is this normal?
Many people over the age of 50 encounter loss of appetite. Even the smell of food bothers them. Some of the episodes last up to 3 weeks. Appetites can be restored; if one eats READ MORE
Many people over the age of 50 encounter loss of appetite. Even the smell of food bothers them. Some of the episodes last up to 3 weeks. Appetites can be restored; if one eats more than they desire, the appetite can slowly increase.
My pregnant wife has been recommended gall bladder removal surgery. When can we do it?
I have had to laparoscopically operate on many pregnant women. A major attack of pain that resolves will most likely return. Risk of surgery with early delivery is noted in the READ MORE
I have had to laparoscopically operate on many pregnant women. A major attack of pain that resolves will most likely return. Risk of surgery with early delivery is noted in the first 3 months. This tends to slow down during the second trimester. We try to schedule these patients during this period. Doing any surgery in the last trimester is difficult to do laparoscopically. Open procedure is required.
My hernia has developed again. Should I get it operated on?
If you had open repair of surgery, recurrence can occur. These hernias will continue to enlarge over time. Laparoscopically repairing these hernias can be done with a very low READ MORE
If you had open repair of surgery, recurrence can occur. These hernias will continue to enlarge over time. Laparoscopically repairing these hernias can be done with a very low rate of recurrence.
Stone in my appendix?
This stone is called an appendolith. This is a common cause of episodes of appendicitis. Surgical removal is an indication.
Having my gallbladder removed - will my life be different after?
85% of patients can eat their normal diet after gallbladder surgery. 15% have to pay attention to their fat intake which is too high processes diarrhea.
Do I need surgery for gallstone removal?
Surgery is the only way. 35 years ago we tried to dissolve them but all of the trials failed to have an outcome of working. If you are totally asymptomatic, you can observe. READ MORE
Surgery is the only way. 35 years ago we tried to dissolve them but all of the trials failed to have an outcome of working. If you are totally asymptomatic, you can observe. Minor symptoms such as bloating after eating, upper abdominal wall pain after meals, or pain radiating to the back on the right side are signs of minor gallbladder symptoms. In this case, removal is suggested.
Is surgery always needed for appendicitis?
Acute appendicitis pain that doesn't resolve in a few days can most likely proceed to rupture. Antibiotic treatment is tried all over the world with some positive outcomes. However, READ MORE
Acute appendicitis pain that doesn't resolve in a few days can most likely proceed to rupture. Antibiotic treatment is tried all over the world with some positive outcomes. However, since laparoscopic surgery produces a quick recovery, it becomes more advisable to get the appendix out now.
How painful is hernia surgery?
Laparoscopic repair on inguinal hernias reduces the pain to very low. One can return to average activities in 3 days.
How many hours does gallbladder surgery take?
I do my surgery laparoscopically and have removed a large majority of gall bladders in 15-20 minutes. Only with a badly infected gallbladder does it take near one hour.
What are the side effects of having your gallbladder removed?
Pain of moderate levels can occur after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. If the gallstones are large, the incision removal site might have to be enlarged some, but this pain resolves READ MORE
Pain of moderate levels can occur after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. If the gallstones are large, the incision removal site might have to be enlarged some, but this pain resolves soon. Also, with the absence of a gallbladder, 15% of patients can't tolerate extremely fatty foods. Diarrhea is the side effect. 85% of patients can resume their normal diet.
Do you have to stay overnight in the hospital after gallbladder surgery?
Majority of laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder done as outpatients and they go home 4 hours after surgery
