| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| mobicox | 9/13/2007 | Dr. 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 ...
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| Right Orbital Blowout Fracture | 9/12/2007 | Curtis 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. ...
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| pilonidal cyst | 9/11/2007 | Dawn 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. ...
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| hernia | 9/11/2007 | Dr. 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 ...
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| Recovery following Sternotomy | 9/10/2007 | Dawn 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 ...
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| Recent hernia repair | 9/4/2007 | Curtis 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 ...
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| Nose fracture | 9/1/2007 | Dr. 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 ...
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| Infection and surgery | 8/30/2007 | Curtis 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 ...
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| C-SECTION | 8/28/2007 | Curtis 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 ...
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| Ingrown hairs on penis shaft | 8/27/2007 | Dr. 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 ...
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| hernia surgery | 8/26/2007 | Dr. 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 ...
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| 2nd chest incision after cabg to remove sternal wires | 8/25/2007 | Dr. 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 ...
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| 2nd chest incision after cabg to remove sternal wires | 8/25/2007 | Dr. 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 ...
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| hysterectomy-postsurgical questions | 8/24/2007 | Dr. 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 ...
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| Ovarian Cyst Removed w/surgery | 8/23/2007 | Dr. 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 ...
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| LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY | 8/23/2007 | Dawn 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 ...
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| Cyst removal from scrotum | 8/21/2007 | Dr. 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 ...
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| General Anesthetic | 8/21/2007 | Dr. 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 ...
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| Hernia Repair | 8/18/2007 | Dawn 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 ...
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| spider bite | 8/17/2007 | Dr. 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 ...
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| Gallbladder surgery/nudity | 8/15/2007 | Curtis 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. ...
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| Bad smell in umbilical | 8/5/2007 | Curtis 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 ...
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| open gall bladder surgery or microscopic | 8/3/2007 | Curtis 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 ...
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| gall bladder surgery | 7/29/2007 | Curtis 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. ...
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| reversal of a colostomy | 7/29/2007 | Dawn 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 ...
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| Heart gun shot | 7/25/2007 | Curtis 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 ...
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| metallic clips | 7/24/2007 | Dawn 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 ...
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| Post surgery question | 7/24/2007 | Dawn 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. ...
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| Post surgery question | 7/24/2007 | Dawn 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 ...
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| distal biceps ruture surgery | 7/24/2007 | Curtis 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 ...
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| infection | 7/22/2007 | Dawn 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 ...
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| gall bladder | 7/21/2007 | Dawn 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 ...
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| information | 7/18/2007 | Curtis 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 ...
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| hand injury | 7/17/2007 | Curtis 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 ...
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| Fatal injury | 7/15/2007 | Curtis 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 ...
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| Ribs | 7/3/2007 | Curtis 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 ...
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| Hernia Surgery | 7/1/2007 | Dawn 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 ...
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| Sternotomy and plane flight | 6/30/2007 | Curtis 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 ...
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| procedure when setting broken arm after head trauma | 6/25/2007 | Curtis 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 ...
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| procedure when setting broken arm after head trauma | 6/25/2007 | Curtis 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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