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JOHN E Bodell DO
Eugene, OR
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General Surgery
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United States: Michigan
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
360 Answers
624 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 34-year-old member asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Acute gastritis: Certainly would have to consider gall bladder or pancreas problems. Would want to know foods, activity, and what relieves the pain.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 53-year-old male asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Pain is individual.: Usually pain after surgery is located in the scrotum unless a groin approach is in the surgery. Activity such as walking is important post-op in mode... Read More
4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 49-year-old member asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Physician Evaluation: You need to have a physician evaluation. Note the times of bleeding and the character (bright red or dark red). Do you have pain? How long has this ... Read More
5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Needs exam: If severe pain, may require removing the clot. If soft, ointment may ease the discomfort and size. Needs physician evaluation.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
No.: The enlargement may give that appearance. If you do measure size. You could consider a reduction of the areolar region. This can be completed under lo... Read More
4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
It is possible: Depending an the site location of the hernia and if it is reducible may affect breathing. Hernias that are not reducible usually cause pain and disco... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
No: I am not convinced that the gender of the surgeon makes the difference. The results of the repair is the important factor and your comfort and confid... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Not directly: If a hernia is incarcerated (not reducible) this can cause a bowel obstruction that may produce signs of fever and diarrhea. Usually this is associat... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Pain nerve radiation: Not unusual due to nerve radiation to back from an inflamed gall bladder.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 50-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Need sinus exam.: It appears that your sinus may be infected. This can affect balance, change in smell and may not draining. I would have a thorough exam with your PC... Read More
16 viewsReviewed Dec 24, 2020
A 42-year-old male asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Careful food choices: This could be food allergies. I would be careful with bread and liquids. Some warm liquids may improve passage of food. You should consider chewing... Read More
27 viewsReviewed Nov 15, 2020
A 47-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Treat symptoms.: Increase hydration. Consider throat lozenges. Gargle with warm salt water. Follow up with PCP if persists another week.
7 viewsAnswered Jan 30, 2021
A 31-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Need Examination.: Since your symptoms are increasing, I would suggest that this should be evaluated by your primary care physician.
Recommendations for lab or radiolo... Read More
24 viewsAnswered Nov 24, 2020
A 44-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Clarify question.: If you are concerned about lower abdominal pain, the medication prilosec should not cause this discomfort. Renal stones usually cause back discomfort... Read More
14 viewsAnswered Jan 02, 2021
A 31-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Requires a thorough : The tonsils usually decrease in size by 31 unless you have frequent infections. I would have an
exam of lymph nodes and salivary glands. A swallow s... Read More
32 viewsAnswered Oct 23, 2020
A 25-year-old male asked:
What is the average testicle size for someone with klinefelters syndrome? is wide hips a sign of it?

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Small Testicles: A person with Klinefelters Syndrome usually have small or undescended testicles. Usually they are normal in body size and wide hips is not a sign of ... Read More
6 viewsAnswered Feb 03, 2021
A 26-year-old male asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Yes: The sperm in a bathtub was probably be dead just from the exposure in the tub. Washing the tub will kill any sperm that may be in the tub.
14 viewsAnswered Jan 03, 2021
A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
I would expect this to heal in 10 to 14 days.
Reviewed Mar 24, 2021
A 72-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Most hernias do not cause pain unless associated with a strain. You should stand in front of a mirror, naked and see if you have fullness in the groi... Read More
Answered Mar 26, 2021
A 26-year-old male asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Your symptoms sound like an irritation of the urethra, I would suggest cranberry juice to relieve you irritation and increase your water intake. Fol... Read More
Answered Mar 11, 2021
A 53-year-old male asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Consult friends.: Asking your friends is a good way to start. You can consult your local medical societies and hospitals. Ask for a biography when you schedule an app... Read More
8 viewsReviewed Jan 26, 2021
A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Probable allergies.: A thorough evaluation by their PCP should be able to assist, diagnose and treat the problem.
Answered Feb 26, 2021
A 22-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Common rectal issue.: The lower GI system produces mucus. You can pass some blood with staining. You need to look at your diet and possible allergies.
Your symptoms can... Read More
31 viewsAnswered Oct 27, 2020
A 34-year-old male asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Diet concerns.: In addition to previous suggestions. I would suggest keeping a diary of foods or snacks eaten. Present this to your family physician. concern over ... Read More
26 viewsReviewed Nov 15, 2020
A 34-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Consider Gaviscon.: In addition to previous recommendations, i would consider 30 cc of Liquid Gaviscon.
26 viewsAnswered Nov 17, 2020
A 23-year-old male asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Usual pain referral.: A sensitivity to the low back follows the nerve path. I would follow any increase of symptoms that may be related to other symptoms that you may expe... Read More
19 viewsReviewed Dec 13, 2020
A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Check with PCP.: A thorough exam with a cosmetic surgeon would be appropriate. You need to be assured that you are not having a glandular
enlargement. Both areas ar... Read More
14 viewsAnswered Jan 02, 2021
A 28-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Stay healthy.: I would use throat lozenges and increase hydration. You could gargle with warm slat water.
7 viewsReviewed Jan 31, 2021
A 19-year-old male asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
I believe the answer is no. Sperm has a short life of survival and needs to be in a warm, fluid environment.
Answered Apr 16, 2021
A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Since this is cyclic in occurrence, I would keep a diary of foods or recent contacts that may attribute to this. Your PCP could follow for treatment ... Read More
Answered Apr 16, 2021
A 32-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Stopping side effect: The Allegra dose may lead to effects of itching, swelling of tongue, lips, difficulty breathing, and difficulty swallowing.
I would believe that you a... Read More
14 viewsAnswered Jan 01, 2021
A 36-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Yes.: This is very difficult to evaluate without a physical exam. I would have your PCP complete the exam and give you advice.
Answered Feb 26, 2021
A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
No: I would suggest that you stay within the recommended daily dosage for Vitamin A. Vitamin A,D,E, and K are fat soluble. Any excess is not excreted in... Read More
7 viewsAnswered Jan 31, 2021
A 30-year-old male asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Probably not unless the lubricant is injected into the penis, this could lead to an infection.
Answered Mar 07, 2021
A 21-year-old male asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Probably associated with the way that you are chewing and the muscle activity.
sounds like the left side of your face muscles are "lazy" and mor ful... Read More
Reviewed May 11, 2021
A 26-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Yes.: If the vitamins are new to you, I would suggest that you begin 1 at a time and give space in between.
With a healthy diet and hydration, you may not... Read More
Reviewed Feb 28, 2021
A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Warranted concern. : It is good that you are being closely followed. I would suggest that you avoid intercourse at this time. Watch for any vaginal bleeding. Since you ... Read More
Answered Feb 28, 2021
A 29-year-old male asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Consider too much focus on self diagnosis of appendicitis. Appendicitis usually is associated with nausea, lack of desire for food, pain around your ... Read More
Answered Mar 25, 2021
A 31-year-old male asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Avoid exposure.: If your need for the thorax surgery was due to medical origin, I would avoid the breathing in such an
enclosed environment. Your physician should be ... Read More
20 viewsReviewed Dec 13, 2020
A 28-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
I suggest that you consult your PCP or dermatologist for the Rx.
Answered Apr 22, 2021
A male asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Stress pain.: Since the hyper extension of the knee is not its usual motion, I would try to limit that activity. Follow with complete exam if symptoms persist.
8 viewsAnswered Jan 25, 2021
A 41-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Suspect infection.: Advise your son not to touch the area. Since this probably an infection, I would see your PCP as soon as possible.
A warm moist sterile compress may ... Read More
6 viewsAnswered Feb 03, 2021
A 31-year-old male asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Disease extent.: Covid-19 does not always cause a lung inflammation. A mild case of COVID-19 may not effect the lungs. Lungs usually do not heal if the result of the... Read More
18 viewsAnswered Dec 18, 2020
A 34-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
A lipoma is a fat tumor. It is not considered to be malignant. Usually they are managed by observation and if they do not enlarge, then no treatment... Read More
Answered Mar 17, 2021
A 27-year-old male asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
After thorough assessment of the burn, you could consider the use of aloe. It is important to stay well hydrated.
Answered Mar 23, 2021
A 33-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Drain lesion.: It appears that you may have an accumulation of fluid from the joint. Try to elevate your wrist above heart level when reclining
and reduce the act... Read More
8 viewsAnswered Jan 25, 2021
A 31-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
If you are experiencing a continuous reaction, this is probably an allergic reaction. If there is not much change in the dilation, this probably conf... Read More
Answered Mar 17, 2021
A 23-year-old male asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Stress,anxiety, and lack of sound sleep can producwe these concerns. I would consider some meditation thoughts. Discuss these feelings with your PCP... Read More
Answered Apr 26, 2021
A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
It appears that they want to confirm that your treatment was successful and ensure that you are in good health.
Reviewed May 04, 2021
A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
I think that you are going thru a normal recovery. Your symptoms are not unusual.
Reviewed Apr 25, 2021
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Bodell is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Bodell is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! I will start a food diary today and post it in a couple days
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Very good morning Dr. Bodell! Thank you very much for the information!
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thank you! have had a pulse there for a while,my veins there stick out
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
KCOM
Graduated 1971MD
Residency
Detroit Osteopathic hospital Corporation
Awards
Top General Surgeon , Second Place, Michigan - Winter
2013
Top General Surgeon , Third Place, Michigan - Summer
2013
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Affiliations
AOA, MOA
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