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Dr. David J. Carlson, M.D.
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Dr. David Carlson is a general surgeon practicing in Evansville, IN. Dr. Carlson 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. Carlson provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
52 years
Experience
Dr. David Carlson, M.D.
- Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo
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When should you have hernia surgery?
Not all hernias need to be repaired. We recommend repair when they become symptomatic and interfere with lifestyle.
Why are my surgery stitches still not healing?
Three weeks is a pretty long time to leave sutures in After abdominal operation. By that time, they tend to be very irritating. Why do you still have the stitches in?
How long does colonoscopy surgery take?
routine colonoscopy usually takes 10 to 20 minutes. If a biopsy is done or polyps are removed it might take that long or perhaps a little bit longer.
abdominal wall hernia
The alternative to surgery is not having surgery. If this hernia is small and causing no symptoms yet probably can be safely observed. If it starts to cause symptoms, such as pain READ MORE
The alternative to surgery is not having surgery. If this hernia is small and causing no symptoms yet probably can be safely observed. If it starts to cause symptoms, such as pain or begins to enlarge and become uncomfortable, then surgical intervention could potentially be an option.
Appendix removed
Just carefully remove the dressing.
How long does a colonoscopy take with general anesthesia?
An uncomplicated colonoscopy could take 10 to 20 minutes. If biopsies have to be performed or polyps need to be removed it might take just a little bit longer.
How long after surgery can stitches be removed?
That depends totally on what the procedure was. Most stitches can be removed 7 to 10 days after surgery. Sometimes up to 14 days.
Does a hiatal hernia need surgery?
Hiatal hernias are very common. The great majority are a symptomatic or cause minimal symptoms. They do not require surgery. Some hiatal hernias do require surgery if they are READ MORE
Hiatal hernias are very common. The great majority are a symptomatic or cause minimal symptoms. They do not require surgery. Some hiatal hernias do require surgery if they are symptomatic despite medical treatment.
Can appendicitis be related to nausea?
Nausea is often related to appendicitis
Does this look infected?
That looks like a very minor localized wound infection. It should heal without any significant issues with just keeping it clean.
When should I worry about hernia pain?
Inguinal hernias may be asymptomatic. Some people have pain or discomfort when they have a hernia. If you have severe pain which occurred suddenly you might need to seek a medical READ MORE
Inguinal hernias may be asymptomatic. Some people have pain or discomfort when they have a hernia. If you have severe pain which occurred suddenly you might need to seek a medical attention.
Should I stop taking my blood thinners before my anal fissure surgery?
You should stop your blood thinners. Some blood thinners require stopping five or six days before surgery and others just one or two days. You need to talk to your surgeon.
How serious is gallbladder surgery?
Most gallbladder surgeries are performed laparoscopically. The majority of these can be done as outpatient procedures. Some complicated gallbladder operations require an open procedure READ MORE
Most gallbladder surgeries are performed laparoscopically. The majority of these can be done as outpatient procedures. Some complicated gallbladder operations require an open procedure in which case you might be hospitalized for 3 to 4 days depending on the situation.
When can I take my bandages off after appendix surgery?
It should be safe to remove the bandages after 24 hours
Do lipomas grow back after surgical removal?
Generally, once a lipoma is completely removed, it won’t recur.
Is this a hernia?
That does not look like a hernia. It looks like an infected cyst.
What happens after your appendix is removed?
Most young people who undergoing appendectomy, either by an open procedure or by laparoscopic methods, recover quickly quickly, and have no permanent side effects.
How long after general anesthesia can I drive?
Generally driving is not recommended for 24 hours after general anesthesia
How painful is inguinal hernia surgery?
The answer depends on the kind of surgery you had to fix your hernia. Was an incision made? Was it carried out laparoscopically or robotically? Different people have different READ MORE
The answer depends on the kind of surgery you had to fix your hernia. Was an incision made? Was it carried out laparoscopically or robotically? Different people have different pain tolerances. Some patients just take over the counter medicine and some patients require a prescription pain medicine for a day or two.
