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Appendectomy
An appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix. It can either be done through an open incision or by laparoscopic surgery.
Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this
16 year experience in family medicine
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A 24-year old female asked:
Had an appendectomy, but am currently experiencing the same symptoms as during my appendicitis. Not sure what to do.
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A 28-year old female asked:
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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A 42-year old female asked:
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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A 16-year old male asked:
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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A 29-year old male asked:
What is appendectomy?
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A 42-year old asked:
How long does an appendectomy take?
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A 52-year old asked:
What are common complications of appendectomy?
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A 40-year old asked:
How do I know if I need to get an appendectomy?
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A 42-year old asked:
Could i elect to be awake during an appendectomy?
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A 49-year old asked:
Please help! what happens during an appendectomy?
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A 35-year old asked:
How long after and appendectomy till i can swim ?
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A 32-year old asked:
What am i not supposed to do after an appendectomy?
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A 36-year old asked:
How long does it take to recover from appendectomy?
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A 45-year old asked:
How bad is the pain associated with an appendectomy?
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A 37-year old asked:
How long after an appendectomy can you lift weights?
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A 31-year old asked:
How long is the recovery after an open appendectomy?
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A 37-year old asked:
How long does it take to heal after an appendectomy?
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A 35-year old asked:
Gf is embarrassed about appendectomy, how to help her?
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A 47-year old asked:
If i get an appendectomy, is remaining awake a possibility?
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A 33-year old asked:
What are some normal symptoms after having an appendectomy?
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A 37-year old female asked:
How long does the wound heal from inside after appendectomy?
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A 31-year old asked:
How long does it take for an appendectomy to heal internally?
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A 34-year old male asked:
Had Appendectomy a week ago and feel nauseaus. Is this normal?
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A 54-year old female asked:
I've had an open appendectomy but still suffer from pain in same area?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can you tell me when could you expect to go home after an appendectomy?
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A 46-year old asked:
How long should I wait to resume normal activities after an appendectomy?
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A 29-year old asked:
How many days will it take before I can return to work after an appendectomy?
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A 40-year old asked:
I recently had an appendectomy yesterday and in so much pain. What can I take for this?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Will I have to have open cholecystomy since I have had an open appendectomy in the past?
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A 46-year old asked:
If had an emergency appendectomy one year ago, and I am still experiencing pain, is this normal?
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