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A 35-year-old female asked:
i had a total laparoscopic hysterectomy 3 weeks ago today. last night i had sex with my husband. is this bad?
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Dr. Roger Duvivieranswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 47 years experience
Very likely OK if...: If you had no pelvic-abdominal pain and no vaginal bleeding or other problem during and after "penis-in-vagina" sex with your husband last night , the scar inside your vagina is probably very well healed and your risks are quite low. No cause for alarm. "This is not bad." By speculum examination, your gyn surgeon could reassure you further and offer you more advice at your post op visit.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What would you need to do to prepare for total knee replacement?
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Dr. Frederick Buechel, jr. mdanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Many options: To prepare for a total knee replacement first you should have an informed discussion with your surgeon. Then maximize your health for surgery. Improve your eating habits and take appropriated nutritionals. Do your best to pre-surgically exercise your thigh muscles and hamstrings in preparation for your postop rehab. Get your ice machine ready at home, your walker and a cane. These are basics.
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Dr. Frederick Buechel, jr. md commented
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
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You will also need a preoperative medical evaluation to make sure you are safe for anesthesia.
I also have all my patients get a dental check up to ensure there is no active gum or tooth infections that can infect your new knee replacment.
If you are overweight, try your best to address your diet and activity to loss some weight and keep on that routine after surgery.
Avoid gardening or activities that can scratch your skin prior to your surgery because your surgeon will cancel your surgery if you have open cuts or scrapes on your operative leg the day of surgery.
Contact your insurance company to find out what therapy centers in your area accept your insurance for after surgery and which rehab facilities you can go to after surgery if you do not go right home from the hospital.
Aug 16, 2012
Springfield, MO
A 18-year-old female asked:
I had a blister on my toe but the skin broke and now there is just a piece of skin hanging there and it hurts. What do I do? When will it heal?
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Dr. Brandon Macyanswered
Podiatry 41 years experience
The loose skin : Should be trimmed away, the blister cleaned, then dressed with an antibiotic ointment and then covered with a band aid. It will take a few days, but the soreness will gradually decrease as the skin under the blister dries out and toughens up.
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A 34-year-old male asked:
I m 34, male. Since last 2 yrs I m suffering from asthama.I never had this problem in my life. But now its very difficult to breathe.?
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Doctor can evaluate: For new onset of asthma symptoms in an adult, he can see and follow-up with his primary care doctor. If symptoms are difficult to get rid of, or are unusual, the patient can see an allergy & asthma specialist, and/or see a pulmonologist (lung doctor). Pulmonary function tests and allergy tests can be helpful when looking for the best treatments. For bad symptoms, the E.R. Is the place to go to.
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A member asked:
Period is 4wks late..Iv had pregnancy symptoms but neg blood&urine. Could it still be pregnancy? Waist increased 1inch since last week.
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Dr. Adam Newmananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
Unlikely: If all testing negative, i doubt it. You may have simply not ovulated last cycle and that is why you are so late. Are your periods normally regular?
Check with your obgyn and good luck.
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A member asked:
Diabetic, have not had a bowel movement in 3 days, why?
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Dr. Fernando Austinanswered
Gastroenterology 46 years experience
Constipation: Constipation causes are variable. Is diabetes well controlled? Increase dietary fiber and water intake. Fiber supplement such as benefiber or citrucel or konsyl may be of benefit. If problem persists, see your doctor.
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