A 40-year-old member asked:
ever since i had a full hysterectomy i seem to be sick all the time. could it have lowered my immune system?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered
14 years experience Allergy and Immunology
No: Hysterectomy should not affect your immune system or make it weaker. If you can be more specific on what symptoms you have when you get sick, we can give you a better advice.
Answered on Jan 9, 2015
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Related questions:
A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cervix: Presumably, the cervix is still present (sub-total hysterectomy). If this is the case, cervical tissue, which contains transitional epithelium, can u ... Read More
1
1 thank
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Yeshvant Navalgund answered
22 years experience Pain Management
Non Sense: No one immune to the effects of narcotics. Tolerance varies from person to person. Depending on you alcohol consumption in the past or even certain m ... Read More
A 62-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Henning answered
50 years experience Anesthesiology
Several days...: At least. Depending on her age and condition, a week may be required. Her surgeon will have suggestions based on her overall condition and the anticip ... Read More
1
1 thank
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Laurence Badgley answered
53 years experience General Practice
Hiatal Hernia: Must consider laxity of "valve" (esophageal sphincter), which consists of diaphragmatic muscle bands, that keep stomach juices in the stomach. If lax ... Read More
1
1 thank
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
People also searched for:
Connect by text or video with a U.S. board-certified doctor now — wait time is less than 1 minute!
24/7 visits
$15 per month