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What to expect before the procedure? | When your amputation is planned, you will be asked to do certain things to prepare for it. Always tell your doctor or nurse:
What drugs you are taking, even drugs or herbs you bought without a prescription If you have been drinking a lot of alcohol
During the days before your surgery, you may be asked to stop taking as... | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect after the procedure? | The end of your leg, or stump, will have a dressing and bandage that will remain on for 3 or more days. You may have pain for the first few days. You will be able to take pain medicine as you need them.
You may have a tube that drains fluid from the wound. This will be taken out after a few days.
Before leaving the hos... | Answer this question truthfully |
How is Appendectomy done? | The appendix is a small, finger-shaped organ that comes out from the first part of the large intestine. It is removed when it becomes swollen (inflamed) or infected. An appendix that has a hole in it (perforated) can leak and infect the entire abdomen area, which can be life-threatening.
If appendicitis is suspected, a... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who needs Appendectomy? | An appendectomy is done for appendicitis. The condition can be hard to diagnose, especially in children, older people, and women of childbearing age.
Most often, the first symptom is pain around your belly button.
The pain may be mild at first, but it becomes sharp and severe. The pain often moves into your right lower... | Answer this question truthfully |
Where to find centers that perform Appendectomy? | Directions to Hospitals Performing Appendicectomy | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the risks of Appendectomy? | Risks from any anesthesia include the following:
Reactions to medications. Problems breathing.
Risks from any surgery include the following:
Bleeding. infection of the wound.
Other risks with an appendectomy after a ruptured appendix include the following:
Buildup of pus (abscess), which may need draining and antibioti... | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect before the procedure? | If you have symptoms of appendicitis, seek medical help right away. Do not use heating pads, enemas, laxatives, or other home treatments to try and relieve symptoms.
Your health care provider will examine your abdomen and rectum. Other tests may be done.
Laboratory tests
Blood tests are used to check for signs of infec... | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect after the procedure? | With adequate care, most people recover from appendicitis and do not need to make changes to diet, exercise, or lifestyle. Full recovery from surgery takes about 4 to 6 weeks. Limiting physical activity during this time allows tissues to heal.
After an uncomplicated appendectomy, your surgeon will usually advise you to... | Answer this question truthfully |
How is a bone graft made? | A bone graft can be taken from the patient's own healthy bone. This is called an autograft. Autograft bone often comes from your ribs, hips or a leg.
A bone graft can also be made from frozen, donated bone (allograft). Most allograft bone comes from donors who have died. Tissue banks screen these donors and disinfect a... | Answer this question truthfully |
Why is a bone graft performed? | Bone grafts are used to:
Fuse joints to prevent movement Repair bone loss from broken bones (fractures) or cancers Repair injured bone that has not healed | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Bone grafting (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Outlook for a bone graft is very good. Most bone grafts help the bone defect to heal with little risk of graft rejection. | Answer this question truthfully |
Why and when should a breast examination be performed? | The asymptomatic breast exam is generally performed only on women. This is because diseases of the breast, in particular cancer, occur far more commonly in women then men. Malignancies generally originate in either the glandular tissues that secrete milk or in the ductal structures that transport it to the nipple.
Exam... | Answer this question truthfully |
How is Cholecystectomy done? | Open gallbladder removal surgery
The surgeon makes a large incision (cut) in your belly to open it up and see the area. The surgeon then removes your gallbladder by reaching in through the incision and gently lifting it out. Surgery is done while you are under general anesthesia (unconscious and unable to feel pain). T... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who needs Cholecystectomy? | Your doctor may recommend gallbladder removal surgery if you have gallstones or your gallbladder is not functioning normally (biliary dyskinesia). You may have some or all of these symptoms:
Pain after eating, usually in the upper right or upper middle area of your belly (epigastric pain) Nausea and vomiting Indigestio... | Answer this question truthfully |
Where to find centers that perform Cholecystectomy? | Directions to Hospitals Performing Cholecystectomy | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the risks of Cholecystectomy? | The risks for any anesthesia include:
Reactions to drugs you are given. Breathing problems. Pneumonia. Heart problems. Blood clots in the legs or lungs.
The risks for gallbladder surgery include:
Bleeding. Infection in your belly. Injury to the common bile duct. Injury to the small intestine. Pancreatitis (inflammation... | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect before the procedure? | Your doctor may ask you to have these medical tests done before you have surgery:
Blood tests (complete blood count, electrolytes, and kidney tests). Chest x-ray or electrocardiogram (EKG), for some people. Several x-rays of the gallbladder.
Always tell your doctor or nurse:
If you are or might be pregnant. What drugs,... | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect after the procedure? | If you do not have any signs of problems, you will be able to go home when you are able to drink liquids easily. Most people go home on the same day or the day after this surgery. If there were problems during your surgery, or if you have bleeding, a lot of pain, or a fever, you may need to stay in the hospital longer.... | Answer this question truthfully |
How is the Episiotomy done? | Just before the baby is born, the obstetrician numbs the vaginal area opening and makes one of two cuts:
A mediolateral cut is angled down away from the vagina and into the muscle. A midline cut is made straight down between the vagina and anus. The cut makes the opening to the vagina bigger. The cut is stitched closed... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who needs Episiotomy? | Episiotomies were once routinely performed to prevent vaginal tears during delivery. Today, routine episiotomies are not recommended.
However, episiotomies may still be performed when there is a complicated delivery. An episiotomy may be needed if the baby's head or shoulders are too big for the mother's vaginal openin... | Answer this question truthfully |
Where to find centers that perform Episiotomy? | Directions to Hospitals Performing Episiotomy | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Episiotomy (Outlook/Prognosis)? | An episiotomy usually heals without problems and may be easier to repair than multiple tears.
You can resume normal activities shortly after the birth. The stitches are absorbed by the body and do not need to be removed. You can relieve pain and discomfort with medication and ice in the first 24 hours, followed by warm... | Answer this question truthfully |
How is Nissen fundoplication done? | A procedure called fundoplication is the most common type of anti-reflux surgery. During this procedure, your surgeon will:
First repair the hiatal hernia with stitches. The surgeon will tighten the opening in your diaphragm to keep your stomach from bulging through.
Your surgeon will then use stitches to wrap the uppe... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who needs Nissen fundoplication? | Your doctor may suggest surgery when:
You have symptoms of heartburn that get better when you use medicines, but you do not want to continue taking these medicines. Symptoms of heartburn are burning in the stomach that you may also feel in your throat or chest, burping or gas bubbles, or have trouble swallowing food or... | Answer this question truthfully |
Where to find centers that perform Nissen fundoplication? | Directions to Hospitals Performing Nissen fundoplication | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the risks of Nissen fundoplication? | Risks for any anesthesia are:
Reactions to medicines. Breathing problems, including pneumonia. Heart problems.
Risks for any surgery are:
Bleeding. Infection.
Risks for this surgery are:
Gas bloat, which makes it hard to burp or throw up. It also causes bloating after meals. These symptoms slowly get better for most pe... | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect before the procedure? | Your doctor may ask you to have these tests:
Blood tests (complete blood count, electrolytes, or liver tests). Upper endoscopy. Almost all people who have this procedure have already had this test. If you have not, you will need to. Other tests, such as manometry (to measure gases) or pH monitoring (to see how much sto... | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect after the procedure? | Patients who have laparoscopic surgery usually spend 1 to 3 days in hospital. Those who have open surgery may spend 2 to 6 days in the hospital after the procedure.
Most patients go back to work 2 to 3 weeks after laparoscopic surgery and 4 to 6 weeks after open surgery. | Answer this question truthfully |
Are there any diet restrictions before the procedure? | You should not eat or drink after midnight the night before the procedure. | Answer this question truthfully |
Should I take my daily medications before the procedure? | If you usually take a medication in the morning, you may take this medication with a few amount of water (not a full glass).
please bring your medications along with the prescriptions (if available) with you on the day of surgery. If you are diabetic, a special instructions may be given to you. You should stop taking a... | Answer this question truthfully |
Can I shower at the day of the procedure? | You need to shower at the morning of your procedure and the night before it. Also you need to use a special antiseptic soap called chlorhexidine gluconate, but make sure not to use this soap near your eyes, ears and mouth. Do not use the regular soap after you have used the antiseptic soap. Do not apply any powders or ... | Answer this question truthfully |
Should I shave in the area of the procedure? | Do not shave in the area of the procedure. | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Scrotal swelling ? | Scrotal swelling can occur in males at any age. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Scrotal swelling? | The swelling can be on one or both sides, and there may be pain. The testicles and penis may or may not be involved.
Testicular torsion is a serious emergency in which the testicle become twisted in the scrotum and loses its blood supply. If this twisting is not relieved quickly, the testicle may be lost permanently. T... | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Scrotal swelling? | Certain medical treatments Congestive heart failure Epididymitis Hernia Hydrocele Injury Orchitis Surgery in the genital area Testicular torsion Varicocele Testicular cancer | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Scrotal swelling ? | Call your health care provider if:
You notice any unexplained scrotal swelling The swelling is painful You have a testicle lump | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Scrotal swelling (Outlook/Prognosis)? | It depends on the underlying cause. | Answer this question truthfully |
What are the symptoms of Varicose veins? | Fullness, heaviness, aching, and sometimes pain in the legs Visible, enlarged veins Mild swelling of ankles Brown discoloration of the skin at the ankles Skin ulcers near the ankle (this is more often seen in severe cases) | Answer this question truthfully |
What causes Varicose veins? | In normal veins, valves in the vein keep blood moving forward toward the heart. With varicose veins, the valves do not function properly, allowing blood to remain in the vein. Pooling of blood in a vein causes it to enlarge.
This process usually occurs in the veins of the legs, although it may occur elsewhere. Varicose... | Answer this question truthfully |
Who is at highest risk for Varicose veins ? | Standing for a long time and having increased pressure in the abdomen may make you more likely to develop varicose veins, or may make the condition worse. | Answer this question truthfully |
When to seek urgent medical care when I have Varicose veins ? | Call for an appointment with your health care provider if:
Varicose veins are painful They get worse or do not improve with self-treatment, such as keeping the legs elevated or avoiding excessive standing Complications occur, including a sudden increase in pain or swelling, fever, redness of the leg, or leg ulcers | Answer this question truthfully |
What to expect if I have Varicose veins (Outlook/Prognosis)? | Varicose veins tend to get worse over time. You can ease discomfort and slow varicose vein progression with self care. | Answer this question truthfully |
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