A 35-year-old member asked:
how long to recover from major bowel obstruction?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Barry Rosenanswered
General Surgery 34 years experience
It depends on Rx: Depending on the cause and location of the obstruction, this can be managed surgically or conservatively. If surgery was not required, recovery usually is within days once normal diet is tolerated. If surgery was necessary, the recovery may last weeks to get back to baseline, depending on method of surgery and overall health.
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Dr. Eric Kaplananswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 42 years experience
Depends: It depends on whether it was managed conservatively with bowel rest or required surgery. Also depends on definition of recovery. If you refer to eating regular food and having bm's that can be 1-2 days but may take even longer depending on the degree of obstruction. If surgery was required, full recovery to unlimitted activity is 4-6 weeks.
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Dr. Otto Placikanswered
Plastic Surgery 34 years experience
Depends on treatment: The recovery will depend on tw treatment and the cause and can range for days to months.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
What complications are there with liver transplantation?
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Dr. Abdullah Mubarakanswered
Hepatology 28 years experience
Varies: Most patients thrive and do well after liver transplant. However, surgical complications, recurrence of the disease in the new liver (depends on reason for transplant), rejection of the liver- which generally can be treated easily by medications, anti rejection medication related side effects and infections etc. Although these complications occur majority of patients have a better quality of life.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
My WBC is at 17, 500. Everything is normal including differential count. Spleen and liver are ok. For 2 days I have been feeling tired. What could it b?
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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgeanswered
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
Too many to count: There isn't a simple answer to this question, because an elevated WBC is nonspecific, it can happen from just about any cause of inflammation or infection, or from other conditions of the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
When cirrhosis gets to stage 4 does it turn into liver cancer? Im confused..
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Dr. Kevin Passeranswered
Child Psychiatry 35 years experience
No: Liver cirrhosis has to do with changes that happen to the liver usually over a long period and causes the liver to turn fibrous and to stop working. That creates a situation whereby blood trying to get thru the liver becomes backed up. Then, all havoc usually breaks loose. It also affects a person's ability to stay nourished. Liver cancer may occur in a liver with cirrhosis or it may not.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Can energy drinks give you sore gut?
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Dr. Phillip Fristanswered
Dentistry 46 years experience
Yes: Energy drinks are usually loaded with caffine plus who knows what else. Consequently the caffine can cause acid leading to reflux, gas, ulcers and more.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
How can I address liver scarring and cirrhosis?
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Dr. Marguerite Barnettanswered
Plastic Surgery 42 years experience
Live healthy: The liver has an amazing ability to regenerate itself if further damage is not done. If you have infectious hepatitis, see your doctor for possible medical treatments. If you are not a candidate for these, avoid liver toxins such as alcohol, paint fumes and tylenol (acetaminophen). Keep hydrated and eat properly. You may need special vitamens and supplements to maintain health so see your nutritionist.
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