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SubjectDate AskedExpert

mobicox9/13/2007Dr. Souvik Adhikari MD
  Q: Is it safe to be taking mobicox if Im going in to have a D&C in a week? I was told to start taking ...
  A: I'd prefer you wait till you have your D/C. Meloxicam, the active ingredient in mobicox can increase ...
Right Orbital Blowout Fracture9/12/2007Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
  Q: 3 weeks ago I was in a bicycling accident resulting in multiple injuries (all superficial) one of ...
  A: My answer is provided for information purposes and does not constitute treatment or a diagnosis. ...
pilonidal cyst9/11/2007Dawn Caceres
  Q: i am a 21 year old female in good health. i recently had a pilonidal cyst removed on my lower back ...
  A: That is a very good and common question. There is no way for anyone to guess at the answer though. ...
hernia9/11/2007Dr. Souvik Adhikari MD
  Q: One year ago my mother, age 80, had a colostomy due to severe diverticulitis. Four months ago he ...
  A: These are absolutely ridiculous concepts! I need to understand where the hernia is located first of ...
Recovery following Sternotomy9/10/2007Dawn Caceres
  Q: I have a benign (according to biopsy) tumour on my thymus, which is going to be surgically removed ...
  A: Upon discharge from the hospital your doctor will advise you about your activities. It is important ...
Recent hernia repair9/4/2007Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
  Q: I had an inguinal hernia repaired 15 days ago, I feel fine, some discomfort, however, I seem to feel ...
  A: There is no way to answer your question as I have not examined you, reviewed your history, and was ...
Nose fracture9/1/2007Dr. Souvik Adhikari MD
  Q: I wasn't sure where to take my question, but then I remembered I've used this website before for ...
  A: First of all, a detailed imaging has to be done to characterize the actual fracture location: the ...
Infection and surgery8/30/2007Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
  Q: I am scheduled for a total hysterectomy 9/7/2007 - I have an on going sinus infection after surgery ...
  A: You are correct. Patients with ongoing infection processes do indeed have a higher incidence of ...
C-SECTION8/28/2007Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
  Q: I had a c-section on 05-11-2007 and about 1 week after I had the baby I went to have my stiches ...
  A: Infected surgical wounds are opened to allow drainage and treated with dressing changes combined ...
Ingrown hairs on penis shaft8/27/2007Dr. Souvik Adhikari MD
  Q: I am 20 years old and ever since I turned 16 I have been prone to ingrown hairs all over the bottom ...
  A: First of all, all infected areas need to be cleared of infection. I'd prefer a topical antibiotic ...
hernia surgery8/26/2007Dr. Souvik Adhikari MD
  Q: Respected sir, Case history : I have undergone an umblical hernia operation by laparoscopy, ...
  A: Regarding umbilical hernia surgery, there can be a post-operative seroma over the incision site ...
2nd chest incision after cabg to remove sternal wires8/25/2007Dr. Souvik Adhikari MD
  Q: Dr.Adhikari, A year ago, I underwent triple cabg and found the sternal wires to be very ...
  A: I can only say after you have a follow-up with your surgeon to determine what the lesion actually ...
2nd chest incision after cabg to remove sternal wires8/25/2007Dr. Souvik Adhikari MD
  Q: Dr.Adhikari, A year ago, I underwent triple cabg and found the sternal wires to be very ...
  A: From your description it appears that you are having a certain degree of scar hypertrophy. This is ...
hysterectomy-postsurgical questions8/24/2007Dr. Souvik Adhikari MD
  Q: I had a partial hysterectomy (uterus and left ovary) 30 days ago. The ovary was adhered to my ...
  A: Endometriosis can be a difficult problem to manage at times. If there were adhesions to your ...
Ovarian Cyst Removed w/surgery8/23/2007Dr. Souvik Adhikari MD
  Q: I'm 21 years old 120 lbs 5,7" I had Surgery 2 weeks ago. They Removed an ovarian Cyst 15 cm in ...
  A: It is extremely common to develop a basal atelectasis and pleural effusion after any abdominal ...
LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY8/23/2007Dawn Caceres
  Q: Dawn Hi, My mom has severe Gerd, she is 82 years old and taking many different medications but ...
  A: Try the website... http://www.sages.org/sagespublication.php?doc=pi01 It has information that will ...
Cyst removal from scrotum8/21/2007Dr. Souvik Adhikari MD
  Q: Approx. one week ago, my father had a cyst removed from inside his scrotum that he said was as big ...
  A: No, there is no chance of a DVT. DVT occurs from clots in the leg veins which are in continuity with ...
General Anesthetic8/21/2007Dr. Souvik Adhikari MD
  Q: I had a knee operation 5 days ago under general anesthetic and I can still feel the effects, I am ok ...
  A: Actually it depends on the anesthetic agent used. Some anesthetic agents diffuse into fat stores and ...
Hernia Repair8/18/2007Dawn Caceres
  Q: My husband had hernia surgery yesterday and he is in a lot of pain. He cannot get up from a lying ...
  A: It is uncommon for your husband to take an hour to get up to use the bathroom. If he is also getting ...
spider bite8/17/2007Dr. Souvik Adhikari MD
  Q: do i need to see a doc my bite is on my belly right were my fat roll is 4 inch from bell bottonto ...
  A: If it's a week after the bite you are at low risk. However, if you develop rash over your body or ...
Gallbladder surgery/nudity8/15/2007Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
  Q: I am a 23 year old female. I am scheduled to have gallbladder surgery tomorrow. I know this may seem ...
  A: The surgical assistant holds retractors and give counter traction to allow the operation to proceed. ...
Bad smell in umbilical8/5/2007Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
  Q: I had an operative laparascopy in 2002 and took some cyst from my overy. And now after 5 years ...
  A: Diagnosis over the Internet is not possible. I can only provide opinion based on my knowledge and ...
open gall bladder surgery or microscopic8/3/2007Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
  Q: I have a porcelain gall bladder, my Dr.says open surgery has 20 times less complications than micro ...
  A: I am thinking you are referring to laparoscopic surgery versus open surgery. In this respect, open ...
gall bladder surgery7/29/2007Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
  Q: I had an ultra sound with a HIDA Scan f/u & it was determined my Gall Bladder was diseased in that ...
  A: I vote for getting a second opinion. Without symptoms I question your need for a cholecystectomy. ...
reversal of a colostomy7/29/2007Dawn Caceres
  Q: I was wondering how long it to heal completely after a reversal of a colostomy For a man in his ...
  A: The time frame varies from person to person. There is no way to predict an answer except to ...
Heart gun shot7/25/2007Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
  Q: I am doing a research on getting shot in the heart. I would like to know what would happen to ...
  A: Nearly all gunshot wounds penetrating the heart are fatal. Large caliber and high velocity ...
metallic clips7/24/2007Dawn Caceres
  Q: if metallic clips are left in after a surgery attached to your abdomen wall could this cause ...
  A: It could. The answer depends upon what kind of clips and/or metal it is. Some doctors leave pieces ...
Post surgery question7/24/2007Dawn Caceres
  Q: I'm a female 49 years old in very good health. I'm 5'8" and 139 pounds. I have not gone through ...
  A: Yes, you could be. It could be coming post operatively from the surgery or possibly another source. ...
Post surgery question7/24/2007Dawn Caceres
  Q: I'm a female 49 years old in very good health. I'm 5'8" and 139 pounds. I have not gone through ...
  A: Please read this website... http://www.breasthealthonline.org/cgi-bin/mwf/topic_show.pl?tid=50755 ...
distal biceps ruture surgery7/24/2007Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
  Q: Ok well i was preacher curling alot of weight when my tendon ruptured and my dad said it'll be ok ...
  A: These are questions you should be directing to your surgeon. Tendon material is almost nonliving ...
infection7/22/2007Dawn Caceres
  Q: I had an emergency c-section Nov.11.06..I got an infection..My incisions broke open in 3 pin holes 2 ...
  A: You should call the doctor who performed the surgery and ask him/her the same question. Without an ...
gall bladder7/21/2007Dawn Caceres
  Q: If not in your expertise, let me know or ans as far as possible. My billyrubin & I think they were ...
  A: I could only tell you what I would do if I were you. You'll have to think about all information ...
information7/18/2007Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
  Q: Sir, I want to know about latest journels of Medicine Please help
  A: Lancet, Journal of Surgery, New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of the American Medical ...
hand injury7/17/2007Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
  Q: About 3 weeks ago I was playing softball and dove to get a hard grounder and bent back my thumb on ...
  A: Three weeks is sufficient time to heal a bruise. You should seek out the advice of an orthopedic ...
Fatal injury7/15/2007Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
  Q: I don't know if you can answer this. If not it would most appreciated if you could perhaps advise me ...
  A: An injury that is rapidly fatal would cause shock effectively preventing penile erection. A fatal ...
Ribs7/3/2007Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
  Q: The ribs that are underneath my breast are sticking out, they are so obvious that even my mother who ...
  A: Rib resection for cosmetic reasons has been performed. It leaves a scar and you have to pay for it ...
Hernia Surgery7/1/2007Dawn Caceres
  Q: I am scheduled to have hernia surgery soon; however, I was not given a prescription for that ...
  A: Hernia surgery repair does not usually require the use of laxatives prior to the procedure. Of ...
Sternotomy and plane flight6/30/2007Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
  Q: My 76 y.o. female relative from Europe goes for medial sternotomy valve surgery in the USA. When ...
  A: If she is traveling to the states for surgery, she will undoubtedly be in better shape cardiac wise ...
procedure when setting broken arm after head trauma6/25/2007Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
  Q: I am writing a novel. A fourteen year old girl falls down a flight of stairs, slams her head, and ...
  A: You must supply more information. For instance, why would I put a patient under general anesthesia ...
procedure when setting broken arm after head trauma6/25/2007Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS
  Q: I am writing a novel. A fourteen year old girl falls down a flight of stairs, slams her head, and ...
  A: You should take the time to do a little research on fractures and head trauma. Head trauma always ...

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