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| Post orbital dermoid excision swelling | 4/21/2007 | Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS |
Q: My eighteen month old had a right orbital dermoid cyst (the size of a dime) removed from her right ...
A: The swelling is similar to a severe "black-eye." Plastic surgery patients undergoing eyebrow lifts ...
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| fluroquinolone antibiotics, Levaquin, Cipro | 4/19/2007 | Dawn Caceres |
Q: do you know anything about the quinolone antibiotics? My husband is supposed to begin taking one ...
A: Simply put, I took the drug Levaquin myself last year for urological illness and suffered no ill ...
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| marlex mesh for hernia repair in 1999 | 4/18/2007 | Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS |
Q: In 1999, I had a large inguinal hernia repaired using Marlex Mesh. I woke up that night drenched in ...
A: I have no experience with patients rejecting marlex mesh grafts. It is theoretically possible as it ...
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| pre- op tests | 4/18/2007 | Dawn Caceres |
Q: My husband is having a prostrate seed implant a week from tomorrow and he is having an interview at ...
A: The usual tests performed prior to your husband's surgery are as you thought. Some Blood work and an ...
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| antibiotic | 4/18/2007 | Dawn Caceres |
Q: What is post procedure? I asked a question about an antibiotic to a nurse and she responded and ...
A: Post procedure means after the surgery is over. There are three terms that are used for timing of ...
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| post inguinal hernia | 4/17/2007 | Dawn Caceres |
Q: My husband had open repair inguinal hernia surgery on March 1st. It is now 6 weeks and a few days ...
A: Write down your list of concerns to ask your doctor tonight. When you and your husband visit the ...
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| Hernia | 4/17/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: I've just had an operation to fix a hernia in my groin area. Due to the lack of information supplied ...
A: usually we cover all these questions in the office visit. Mesh repair should not affect your ...
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| umbilical hernia & tummy tuck | 4/17/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: I have had an umbilical hernia & another above it after having twins (12 years ago). I have finally ...
A: usually, general surgeons dont do tummy tuck although there mighht be some that have expertise in ...
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| Gall Bladder Operation and Numbness | 4/10/2007 | Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS |
Q: My Dad had an operation to take out his gall bladder. He now has a hernia where the incision was and ...
A: The hernia can be repaired. I usually wait about three months post-operatively. The numbness may ...
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| Multiple Angiolipomas | 4/10/2007 | Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS |
Q: I have what is expected to be multiple angiolipomas located on: my left arm (approx 5), lrg one on ...
A: Angiolipomas occur usually on the chest wall, abdomen and upper arms, and rarely recur after ...
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| appendectomy | 4/9/2007 | Dawn Caceres |
Q: I had an appendectomy 4 days ago. I had a sinus infection and was very specific about which meds I ...
A: I would speak to the doctor about your concerns. I'd be guessing as to what the problem could be ...
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| open heart surgery | 4/9/2007 | Curtis J. Edwards, MD, FACS |
Q: Following open heart surgery to repair a ruptured aorta, I am having problems with uncontrolled ...
A: Post aortocoronary bypass, some patients will experience psychiatric problems. I would like to say ...
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| post appendectomy | 4/5/2007 | Dawn Caceres |
Q: I had an appendectomy on 3/17/07, about 3 weeks ago; no complications. The last few days, I've been ...
A: The problem you are having could be from any number of things. What has your doctor said? Have you ...
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| hernia | 4/4/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: i just had my second hernia surgery in 9 months, fisrt was a inguinal hernia and second was Ventral ...
A: if they used mesh, then you will have these symptoms for some time. But with time, they should fade ...
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| pp | 3/29/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: i wanna know that why blood comes from nose some time and what to do after this problem? and if ...
A: there are multiple causes of nose bleed including medications (aspirin, plavix, coumadin etc), ...
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| intubation | 3/28/2007 | Dawn Caceres |
Q: I am going to have an elective procedure requiring sedation and possible intubation with general ...
A: You have every right to be concerned and worried with your upcoming procedure. I would make sure the ...
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| umbilical hernia surgery | 3/28/2007 | Dawn Caceres |
Q: i recently had surgery last week! i am experiencing problems with being very sore around my naval, ...
A: The only thing I think you'd need to worry about is getting a temperature. If that occurs call the ...
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| hiatal hernia repairs | 3/28/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: I have had 2 surgeries, one in 2000 and one in 2001, six months apart. the first was laproscopic the ...
A: If you have already had 2 surgeries for hiatus hernia, I would say stay away from the third one. ...
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| Mole removal | 3/27/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: back in the beginning of December I had a couple of moles removed by my doctor on my chest and back ...
A: Mark hi, As I have explained in my previous email, they can simply be because of the location. Back ...
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| Mole removal | 3/26/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: back in the beginning of December I had a couple of moles removed by my doctor on my chest and back ...
A: good question. First of, eah person has a different response to inflammation (coz a cut in the body ...
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| Hernia repair/ aorta | 3/26/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: I have a question about ventral hernia repair. 3 years ago I underwent open nissen fundoplication. I ...
A: You have gone thru a lot, lady! Regarding US picking up the hernia-usually it does show a big ...
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| Vein Surgery | 3/22/2007 | Dawn Caceres |
Q: I had surgery on March 8th to remove a varicose vein in my left leg. Five days after surgery, I was ...
A: I can tell that you are not having a good outcome from this procedure but you didn't give me enough ...
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| Cystectomy | 3/19/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: My grandfather had a cystectomy last Monday and so far he is not doing well at all. He lost a lot of ...
A: Heather, thanks for the follow up. Well, the fact that they are planning skin graft tells me, as you ...
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| stomach pain and nausea | 3/18/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: Will a ventral hernia show up on an abdominal CT Scan? I had an ovarian cyst removed surgically 19 ...
A: Yes, ventral hernia will show up on CT. But as you said, it is ventral, i.e., located in front of ...
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| appendicitis | 3/17/2007 | Dawn Caceres |
Q: what are the symptoms, signs, complications and treatment of appendicitis?
A: I found this web site and it has quite a bit of information for you. ...
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| do you ever remove suspicious moles | 3/14/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: I went to a general surgeon to have several of my moles removed. However, some people go to a ...
A: well, if a dermatologist is well trained to do it and does it all the time then they can do it. ...
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| Post Op Hernia questions | 3/14/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: Last week 1 was operated for a inguinal hernia. The surgeon used a mesh patch. Today I noticed a ...
A: no, dont worry about numbness or bulging. they will go away within several weeks. the thissues are ...
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| Cystectomy | 3/14/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: My grandfather had a cystectomy last Monday and so far he is not doing well at all. He lost a lot of ...
A: blood in the kung/chest is usually due to some traumatic injury-fractured ribs for example. Has his ...
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| Pilar cyst removal | 3/9/2007 | Dawn Caceres |
Q: i have a cyst on my scalp since last 20 years. it has gradually grown to size of 3cm dome shaped. It ...
A: Answers to your specific questions are as follows... 1. I am a nurse not a doctor and I would ...
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| Organ-Transplants | 2/24/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: (Couldn't find any experts for organ-transplants so thought I'd ask you as you're in the surgery ...
A: i dont know anything about cell memory except that it exists in all our cells. this has both ...
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| Inquinal Hernia Surgery | 2/22/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: My fiance had inguinal hernia repair performed on his right side February 6. At nearly 2-1/2 weeks ...
A: you are right, it takes longer than 3 weeks for numbness to go away, sometimes, few months. We ...
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| Tonsillectomy | 2/22/2007 | Dawn Caceres |
Q: I recently was scheduled to have my tonsils out since I suffer from tonsilitis 4-5 times a year. I ...
A: I too have heard that the recovery time for this procedure is longer the older you are. I honestly ...
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| Surgeon's title | 2/21/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: Can you tell me what a surgeon's title is please. I am sure that you must call them Mr. as opposed ...
A: The title is Dr. Unless it is someone who does not know what our profession is, we like being called ...
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| hernia repair | 2/21/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: It does matter, there has been a class 1 recall on over 10,000 units that have been already ...
A: i understand your concern. the truth is, if you decide to undergo another surgery to replace or ...
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| Surgery recovery | 2/18/2007 | Dawn Caceres |
Q: this is Kim again, the small lady who had triple hernia surgery? My follow-up visit did not ...
A: I would think that taking a bath after a months time would be okay, I guess. So wait another week ...
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| night sweats | 2/15/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: I have been having, for the past few months, occasions where i wake up with night sweats. However, ...
A: no, doesnt sound like it is normal since it is excessive. unless you are a sweating type in general. ...
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| night sweats | 2/15/2007 | Dawn Caceres |
Q: I have been having, for the past few months, occasions where i wake up with night sweats. However, ...
A: This is definitely a question that has many answers. You'll need to get examined by a doctor in ...
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| sorry it's so long | 2/15/2007 | Dawn Caceres |
Q: I do have a couple of additional questions. If the doctor removes the fluid, what are the chances of ...
A: I would still presume the same answer as I previously stated. If the fluid had remained the same I ...
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| Inguial hernia | 2/14/2007 | Khumar Huse |
Q: I had surgery for an ingiunal hernia two weeks ago, I still have pain where they place the mess, I ...
A: As long as pain is going down every day this is fine. Sometimes there is numbness after repair ...
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| sorry it's so long | 2/14/2007 | Dawn Caceres |
Q: I guess I need to give a little background before I ask my question. I am overweight (310lbs) ...
A: The fluid would hopefully be reabsorbed by itself. Since it hasn't removing it is the next option. ...
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