Dr. Zbigniew Moszczynski

General Surgery 31 years experience

Do not worry: I would repeat sonogram in 6 months in the same facility so they can compare the studies. Is polyp is increasing in size or is more then1cm - recomme... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

I had my gallbladder removed two weeks ok i was told that anything i eat would go straight throughbut it has been just the opposite is this normal?

General Surgery 31 years experience

It is probably OK: Most people use narcotic pain pills after surgery which tend to give constipation. Just drink lots of water and use some milk of magnesia (magnesium ... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Had gallbladder removal this monday october 26 now my urine is coming out slow and peeing out blood with a lot of pain?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Could be UTI: Usually this surgery has nothing to do with your urinary tract. However, if you had a urine Catheter placed during the surgery you could possibly deve... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

How likely is it that my hernia was repaired using that mesh patch?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Very likely: Unless it was done before 1990's or it was a small umbilical hernia then most likely you have a mesh implanted. If you had an inguinal hernia repaired... Read More

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A member asked:

What is mesentary pinniculitis?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Inflamation of fat: Mesenteric penniculitis is a very rare inflammatory process of mesenteric fat of intestines that may lead to fibrosis and pain. Most often diagnosed o... Read More

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A 48-year-old female asked:

Is it necessary to have bowel prolapse surgery? what are the side effects?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Not always : if the symptoms of prolapse are manageable then surgery is not necessary. The decision to operate depends on many factors and therefore a consultation... Read More

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A 41-year-old female asked:

For a year now i have been having bilateral leg pain with the worse walking up the stairs. they feel so extremely heavy and hurt like hell! mri and xray of back are normal. bloodwork showed ana 570. been to soooo many docs and i'm starting to feel as if t

General Surgery 31 years experience

Check vascular study: I would evaluate for presence of peri feral arterial disease with ABIs and PVRs and also check for venous reflux if varicose veins or extensive spid... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Have you ever used flaminal forte in treatment of and to accelerate open pilonidal wound healing? thanks!

General Surgery 31 years experience

No. : If you have an infected pilonidal cyst without an abscess than you can try antibiotics but if abscess develops/ drainage then the best treatment is s... Read More

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A 31-year-old female asked:

I am 32 years old, have had gallbladder removed, and have had pancreatitis. for about 3 weeks several times a week i have bad abdominal pain, bloating, some nausea, and green stool. what could this be? it happens when i eat and when i haven't eaten anythi

General Surgery 31 years experience

Possibly normal.: i recommend to see the surgeon who operated on you. Green stools can be normal as is constipation and loose stools in first 5-6 weeks postoperatively.... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on living with a hernia.

General Surgery 31 years experience

Ignore: Avoid heavy lifting, avoid constipation and straining.grt evaluated by a physician to avoid problems.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about dealing with varicose veins.

General Surgery 31 years experience

Ignore: Use compression stockings and leg elevation to help with symptoms.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about dealing with ganglion cysts.

General Surgery 31 years experience

Ignore: Often increase in size periodically but almost never disappear. Eventually will need surgical help.

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Doctors, what are you supposed to do during a nosebleed?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Cold compress: put cold compress on your nose and lean back for few minutes.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about dealing with diverticulitis.

General Surgery 31 years experience

Ignore: Majority of first time acute diverticulitis without perforation can be treated with antibiotics.

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A 41-year-old male asked:

I was diagnosed with inguinal hernia 2 weeks ago and my doctor advised me not to go for treatment now. can i play cricket or soccer now? please advi

General Surgery 31 years experience

Yes, you can: Was your diagnosis a result of particular complain of pain or incidental finding? If it's just a small hernia you can probably go about your normal ac... Read More

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A 76-year-old female asked:

Had restylin injected under my eyes & 1 eye has a lump (awful) doc put needle 2 remove it & all i got was black eye & still have it? what can be done?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Not much: Most likely its swelling from small hematoma and not much can be done. It should resolve in 2-3 weeks or sooner. You can use some Arnica cream

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A member asked:

Having an upper gi endoscopy done in the afternoon 3pm.(dysphagia?) last meal was last night at 9pm. only clear liquids this morning, but my stomach/throat full (slow digestion?). is this a problem for the procedure.

General Surgery 31 years experience

No: It should not be if you had no solid food.

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Have an umbilical hernia , son is now 9yrsold. i get pelvic shocks from time to time and intercourse causes pain in my abdomen. doctor didnt seem to think i needed it to be fixed right now, looking for other recommendations. would like pain to stop?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Hernia with symptoms: Any hernia with symptoms of pain/discomfort should be fixed. It can easily be fixed laparoscopically with 2 small 5mm incisions. You should seek surgi... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about living with gallstones.

General Surgery 31 years experience

Ignore: Consult a physician if recurring abdominal bloating, abdominal pain in right upper side after meals.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about living with a hernia.

General Surgery 31 years experience

Ignore: Patients who are high risk for surgery may use compression devices to decrease symptoms.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on living with gallstones.

General Surgery 31 years experience

Ignore: Gallstones can present as after meal bloating upper abdominal pain sometimes radiating to the back.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on dealing with peripheral vascular disease.

General Surgery 31 years experience

Ignore: Exercise, don't smoke, eat healthy diet.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

In june 2014 operated for inguinal hernia a mesh was inserted. now 37 weeks pregnant, is it safe to deliver vaginally or should i ask for a c-section?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Yes it is safe: Hernia repair with mesh should not cause any problems with your natural delivery. Good luck with your baby.

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A member asked:

My 7wk baby had a car crash and developed a large inguinal hernia. could accident have caused it? he had his check up 4d before with no sign.

General Surgery 31 years experience

Yes: Yes, it could cause a development of a traumatic hernia.

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A 44-year-old female asked:

Severe pain,swelling and sudden weight gain had ct then mrcp both showed enlarged gallbladder and dilated common bile duct but nonspecific,poss causes?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Need more info: the dilated common bile duct is more concerning and could possibly cause your symptoms. I would more information to be able to discuss further testing... Read More

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A female asked:

How long after open surgery for an ingnal hernia repair do i need to wait until trying to get pregnant?

General Surgery 31 years experience

No need to wait: There is no need to wait as hernia will usually heal in 6-8 was and your pregnancy will have no effect on the healing process.

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A 21-year-old male asked:

Have internal hemmerhoids, doing the electro therapy through a scope and rectal insert. able to zap one of the problems but more persist. other ways?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Yes: Surgical hemorrhoidectomy if indicated is much more durable and usually deals with all internal hemorrhoid. There is also newer THD method which is le... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

Can you tear something if you ride on a roller coaster before 2 weeks after having surgery for removal of the gallbladder?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Not likely: There should be no problems if you had an uncomplicated laparoscopic gallbladder removal.

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A 22-year-old male asked:

2 days ago i did varicocele surgery and i still feel warms on the cord if my left testicle it is normal dr ?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Yes: Inflammation after any surgery takes few days to subside so it is probably normal. Unless it's progressively getting worse, more painful or you are h... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

A month ago my left breast leaked oily substance than tonight my right breast did the same wat could this be?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Need more info: Difficult to say from the info you are giving. This could be just a normal discharge. The bast would be for you to have a breast exam at your GYN doct... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

If i get constipated, what would happen for my anal fistulotomy recovery? would it delay the healing?

General Surgery 31 years experience

No: no it should not but recommend stool softners or mild laxative to relieve the constipation which is usually due to the narcotic pain killers.

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A 45-year-old member asked:

How long do docs recommend i should i expect to stay out of work after hernia surgery?

General Surgery 31 years experience

1 to 4 weeks : Depending on type of hernia, type of repair and type of work you do it can be as short as 1 week if your work does not involve more then 10-15lbs lift... Read More

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A 35-year-old member asked:

How do doctors check to see if my spleen is enlarged?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Physical exam: Physical exam can indicate very large spleen but ultrasound would be more accurate. So is the CT scan but at a higher price and also involving radiati... Read More

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A 37-year-old female asked:

How long the carbon gas go away after a laperoscopy hysterectomy. what can i do? or eat? take? to make me feel better i'm 3days po. surger

General Surgery 31 years experience

Up to about 7 days.: It takes about 7 days and there's nothing really that can help to speed it up although some of my patient claim that walking and being active helps.

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A 24-year-old male asked:

How invasive is an ercp endoscopy? if an eu was preformed but nothing of note showed up what are the chances of being scheduled an ercp if issues with the liver gallbladder and bile ducts are suspected? is gallbladder removal more common than ercp?

General Surgery 31 years experience

It's invasive: It's not as invasive as surgery but it can have some significant complications therefore it's done only if indicated. MRCP is often used as first test... Read More

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A male asked:

So i rolled my ankle two times about a few years ago and didnt go to the doctor or anything and to this day i feel like it hasnt healed. what should i do? should i get an ankle wrap or brace? should i go get it checked out?

General Surgery 31 years experience

See specialist: If you continue to have the problems with the ankle for so long then you should definitely be evaluated by a specialist. I would recommend seeing ort... Read More

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A 46-year-old member asked:

How can a stent help with pancreatic cancer?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Decrease symptoms: Placing a stent into a pancreatic or common bile duct for a patient with pancreatic cancer that is obstructing that duct may improve the symptoms of o... Read More

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A 37-year-old member asked:

What to do if i got sick and lost my voice. will i get my voice back?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Yes: You will get your voice back. Just try not to talk too much for now, have some nice warm tea and give it 2-3 days.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about varicose veins.

General Surgery 31 years experience

Ignore: Just present your symptoms like leg pain, bulging varicose veins, itching, swelling , restless leg.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share an interesting fact about living with gallstones.

General Surgery 31 years experience

Ignore: Avoid greasy foods, fried foods and quick weight loss. Still, best treatment is laparoscopic surgery.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with gallstones.

General Surgery 31 years experience

Ignore: About fatty, fried foods, See a surgeon to be evaluated for gallbladder removal if recurring pains.

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with a hernia.

General Surgery 31 years experience

Ignore: See a surgeon to evaluate your risk of complications if herniated not fixed. Avoid heavy lifting.

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A 36-year-old female asked:

Sharp pain in lower right abdomen below ribcage, hurts to yawn breathing in deep and quick movements to right side or when getting up. for 4 days now.

General Surgery 31 years experience

Could be a muscle strain: Especially if you're doing anything strenuous. This could also be your gallbladder stones. In order to be more specific you need a physical exam or at... Read More

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A 29-year-old female asked:

What are signs a g tube site is not healing/closing after removal? what's the best way to clean the site after removal?

General Surgery 31 years experience

If it leaking fluid: The site should usually close in 2-3 was and completely heal in 4-6 weeks. Sometimes it may need a stitch if the tube was there for very long.

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A male asked:

Could a colon perforation be confused with a anal fissure? how can i tell the difference? worried i might get peritonitis if i have a perforation.

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No it shouldn't : anal fissure will usually give you pain in the anal area and mostly after bowel movement. Colon perforation is a life threatening emergency presenting... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

I am in a lot of pain in my abdomen. on my r side i have a ct scan july 31 i am trying to work thru the pain could it be appendicitis or overian cyst?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Consider ER: if there is any fever, nausea or vomiting you should go to ER

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A 29-year-old male asked:

Can varicocele be caused as a result of an umbilical hernia. have a small, soft painless lump in belly button and pain/swelling of veins in testicles. ?

General Surgery 31 years experience

No: One is not related to the other.

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I had my gallbladder removed two weeks ago, along with a hernia on my belly button. im having sharp pains under my right rib and at my belly button, could this be something else besides the removal of my gallbladder?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Not likely: two weeks after surgery this is most likely postoperative pains. It should be improving every day and you can have some discomfort for 4-6 weeks. Howe... Read More

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A 35-year-old male asked:

Can ingenuial hernia or testicle hernia give pelvis pain? is there any connection?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Yes: if the hernia contains intestines or bladder it can definitely give pelvic and abdominal pain. It can also cause nausea and vomiting

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A female asked:

What are some warning signs of bowel perforation? especially if it's minor, like a small hole or tear?

General Surgery 31 years experience

Abdominal pain : It all depends whether it is stomach, small bowel or large bowel. Most of them will present with a quite severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fev... Read More

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