A 24-year-old member asked:
i am having anterior cervical discectomy surgery next week on my c5 and c6/c7 (in my neck). how long does it take?
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Dr. Chintan Sampatanswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 18 years experience
2 to 4 hours: A 2 level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedure takes between 2 to 4 hours depending on multiple factors. There is also additional time needed for anesthesia, positioning on the table, etc. Sometimes the surgical time may be significantly shorter or longer depending on patient size, the exact diagnosis, the severity of nerve compression, etc.
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Dr. Thomas Dowlinganswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 40 years experience
This varies on what : Is being done in terms of the surgery and also related to your body size in addition to any factors like prior surgery in the neck region, thyroid issues including enlargement or prior irradiation.As well as the skill and experience of the surgeon. If a normal sized person with no prior issue to neck region with a surgeon who does this procedure regularly, it should take 2 hours of actual surgery.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to have lasik eye surgery while pregnant?
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Dr. David Zisowanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 47 years experience
No: Lasik is "safe" from the perspective of risks of harm to the mother or fetus but, "will the procedure be effective"? Pregnancy is associated with visual accuity changes related to fluid retention and corneal edema. Elective vision correction surgery is best done in a baseline non-pregnant condition to achieve long term good results. More than "what meets the eye" must be considered here.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
I'm worried of breastfeeding if I take ursodiol. Should I undergo gall bladder surgery instead?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Godtanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Surgery if indicated: Assuming you have gall bladder stones that are giving you trouble, a laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be done by a general surgeon in a day care surgical center.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
How painful is the' knee surgery to repair a torn mcl?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Frederick Buechel, jr. mdanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Pain is subjective: Some people are very tolerant of pain from surgery and some are very pain sensitive. Some do great with pain control, some have a very difficult time getting a medication that controls their pain and does not make them nauseous.
Most isolated mcl tears are not surgically repaired and heal with bracing. Pain associated with the repair really depends on the technique used on the repair.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Could sugar intake slow down the healing of a sore throat?
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Dr. Dwight Romriellanswered
Pain Management 45 years experience
Yes: I recomend you keep the throat clean. Rinse and swish after meals. Use an antiseptic mouth wash. Avoid feeding the invading organisms.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
What can cause throat tightness? (not a food allergy)
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Dr. Scott Harwoodanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 45 years experience
Multiple reasons: Could be something as simple as anxiety or something pathology in the area. Would recommend seeing an ENT specialist to evaluate it.
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