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?

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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?

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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?

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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

hi,i had my laparoscopic appendicectomy after acute appendicitis with pelvic absces, today i have a frequent urination,  is it normal? please

Accepted Answer

Recurrent Abscess?: Abscesses can redevelop if inadequately drained during the initial procedure. If an abscess develops adjacent to the bladder, patients will frequently complain of dysuria (pain with urination), frequency or urgency with urination. Follow up with your surgeon. They may want to obtain a repeat CT scan

Question 6

abcess on the appendix. pus was drai ed for 4 days with antibiotic. after 2 weeks, i am well. waiting for removal of appendix. can i go play tennis?

Accepted Answer

Appendix: I recommend quiet careful slow activity only. 
Tennis is too active. 
You put yourself at risk to rupture a sensitive area.

Question 7

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 8

i had an appendectomy 3 weeks ago, i am having pains around my navel. what could be the cause and please what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably the one who performed the surgery. 
Wish you good health!

Question 9

i have been having chronic diarhhea for months. it started after i had my appendix out 3 months ago. could the appendectomy cause the diarhhea?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You had an appendix removed for pain.  You have diarrhea for 3 months following appendix removal.  You should talk to your doctor and surgeon.  You may have diarrhea from the antibiotics you received.  You may need treatment.  Your doctor will want to see you.  This can be treated.

Question 10

i went from 125 pounds to 113 in a week due to my lap. appendectomy. how do i gain all my weight back so i'm not severely unhealthy ? i'm 5'11 .

Accepted Answer

Patience: Physicians are always surprised by this question. There is nothing wrong with you. And one would never ever want to force or add burden to a healing body.  Time and returning to normal is how this will happen, please be patient with your body. Take care of yourself.  Do not eat unhealthily just to feel that you are making a normal process go faster.

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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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Hi,i had my laparoscopic appendicectomy after acute appendicitis with pelvic absces, today i have a frequent urination, is it normal? please

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Abcess on the appendix. pus was drai ed for 4 days with antibiotic. after 2 weeks, i am well. waiting for removal of appendix. can i go play tennis?

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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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I had an appendectomy 3 weeks ago, i am having pains around my navel. what could be the cause and please what should i do?

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I have been having chronic diarhhea for months. it started after i had my appendix out 3 months ago. could the appendectomy cause the diarhhea?

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I went from 125 pounds to 113 in a week due to my lap. appendectomy. how do i gain all my weight back so i'm not severely unhealthy ? i'm 5'11 .

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