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Dr. Christopher L. Finley
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Dr. Christopher Finley is a general surgeon practicing in Port Charlotte, FL. Dr. Finley 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. Finley provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Dr. Christopher L. Finley
- Port Charlotte, FL
- Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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C-section scar itches?
It’s odd to have issues with a scar 4 years later. I would see a dermatologist to see if there’s something going on with the skin in that area.
Will I lose weight if I get my tonsils out?
You probably will, particularly if you eat a lot less or only drink liquids temporarily. But this is usually temporary and most people gain their weight back if they return to READ MORE
You probably will, particularly if you eat a lot less or only drink liquids temporarily. But this is usually temporary and most people gain their weight back if they return to old habits.
Can I push to poop after hernia surgery?
I would take a stool softener twice a day and use miralax daily. You want to avoid straining because it will increase pressure on your hernia repair and could cause a recurrence.
Dr. READ MORE
I would take a stool softener twice a day and use miralax daily. You want to avoid straining because it will increase pressure on your hernia repair and could cause a recurrence.
Dr. Finley
Dr. Finley
How long does the pain last after hernia surgery?
Depends on the size of the hernia and the type of surgery. With laparoscopic repairs of uncomplicated surgery, pain should be subsiding within a week or two. For more complex hernias, READ MORE
Depends on the size of the hernia and the type of surgery. With laparoscopic repairs of uncomplicated surgery, pain should be subsiding within a week or two. For more complex hernias, pain may last a few more weeks. If it doesn’t significantly improve by 2 weeks, there’s likely an issue.
