Question 1

how to deal with an abscess after appendectomy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Abcess: These can usually be handled without surgery and be drained by a radiologist under cat scan or ultrasound guidance. Once better, you may need your appendix out, but not for certain.

Question 2

what does a post appendectomy abscess feel like?

Accepted Answer

RLQ pain: When an abscess forms after an appendectomy it usually causes continued pain in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen.  The pain can be in the midline or even a bit to the left depending on the abscess location.  There is usually tenderness to palpation, fever and an elevated WBC count.  A ct scan of the abdomen and pelvis is the best diagnostic test.

Question 3

abscess pain post appendectomy laparoscopy, what to do?

Accepted Answer

See your surgeon!: If you have an abscess, it must be drained.  If it has been drained, and you are having pain from the drain, that will improve as the abscess resolves.  I am assuming if you know you have an abscess, someone is treating it.  Abscesses (an infected fluid collection) are painful, but that usually improves with drainage and antibiotics.

Question 4

boy of 6 y: after15d of pain and failed cephalosporin treatment, the diagnosis is appendicitis(esbl) with abcess.an appendectomy is made.good choice?

Accepted Answer

Explanation : Surgical intervention as appendicitis removal and abscess as well are good options for recovery.. But some surgeon prefer lo treat with local treatment with antibiotics sprinkle. You have to discuss this with your surgeon.

Question 5

had an appendectomy, but am currently experiencing the same symptoms as during my appendicitis. not sure what to do.

Accepted Answer

Good place: To start would be your surgeon who performed your operation.  It is possible that you have another condition, such as ovarian cyst, pelvic infection, crohn's ileitis, cecal diverticulitis, kidney stones, etc.  Your surgeon will help you figure it out for you.

Question 6

what are some normal symptoms after having an appendectomy?

Accepted Answer

None, really.....: After an appendectomy, there will be no symptoms once the post-op pain is gone and the gut function has returned to normal.  There's no physiologic consequence to the appendix being removed.  Soreness should be limited to 1-3 weeks depending on technique.  Good luck.

Question 7

i had an appendectomy 1 wk ago. tonight i've had sudden onset nausea, feeling cold and clammy. taken maxolon to control symptoms. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Probably ok: If its only a single episode, and you're able to stay hydrated, you should be fine. If you're running fevers, and/or not passing gas, and/or vomiting, you need to call your surgeon. These can be signs of ileus, and/or abscess.  Hope this helps!

Question 8

i had an appendectomy on 1/28/22 and since that day i noticed poor circulation in all my limbs but the doctor said its not due to the surgery but i only started having these symptoms right after the surgery. what could be the cause of the numbness?

Accepted Answer

: What you are experiencing may have nothing to do with circulation, especially given your young age. I would see a family physician in person for a full examination.

Question 9

my son has an appendectomy 5 weeks ago.  what are symptoms of a suture allergy? he has had severe pain since.  sutures have broken through incision.

Accepted Answer

Body extruding fb: sutures are a foreign body, and your son's body will push them out, most likely subcutaneous sutures, should be okay if no fever and no vomiting

Question 10

my 11 year old son had an appendectomy approximately 4 weeks ago. his appendix perforated so the incision drained for almost 3 weeks while he was on strong antibiotics. his appetite hasn't returned and he tires easily. are these symptoms normal?

Accepted Answer

: With this long a duration of illness and treatment healing takes time. Be sure he eats a healthy diet and does some physical activity. He should gradually improve over 3-4 weeks. If not re -consult your MD.  Good luck

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How to deal with an abscess after appendectomy symptoms?

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Abscess pain post appendectomy laparoscopy, what to do?

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Boy of 6 y: after15d of pain and failed cephalosporin treatment, the diagnosis is appendicitis(esbl) with abcess.an appendectomy is made.good choice?

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Had an appendectomy, but am currently experiencing the same symptoms as during my appendicitis. not sure what to do.

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What are some normal symptoms after having an appendectomy?

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I had an appendectomy 1 wk ago. tonight i've had sudden onset nausea, feeling cold and clammy. taken maxolon to control symptoms. should i be worried?

A member asked:

I had an appendectomy on 1/28/22 and since that day i noticed poor circulation in all my limbs but the doctor said its not due to the surgery but i only started having these symptoms right after the surgery. what could be the cause of the numbness?

A member asked:

My son has an appendectomy 5 weeks ago. what are symptoms of a suture allergy? he has had severe pain since. sutures have broken through incision.

A member asked:

My 11 year old son had an appendectomy approximately 4 weeks ago. his appendix perforated so the incision drained for almost 3 weeks while he was on strong antibiotics. his appetite hasn't returned and he tires easily. are these symptoms normal?

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