Post-Appendectomy Concerns: Odor, Wound Care, and Healing Tips
Post-appendectomy complications Hello Doctor, I underwent surgery on March 31 and had my drain removed on April 4 before being discharged. Before I left the hospital, the nurse advised me to disinfect the area frequently and change the gauze. However, every time I change the gauz...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Regarding the odor, there is no specific correlation. For wound dressing changes, it depends on the presence of exudate. If the wound is dry or has minimal tissue exudate, dressing changes can be done once daily to avoid exposing the wound to tap water. If there is purulent disch...[Read More] Post-Appendectomy Concerns: Odor, Wound Care, and Healing Tips
Concerns About Digestive Issues: What Your Symptoms Might Indicate
Issues related to the digestive system? Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old college student. I have a history of peptic ulcer and diverticulitis, and I have also undergone an appendectomy. I would like to ask you about something. This morning, my stool was mushy and brown in color. ...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
There are many factors that can affect stool, including diet and lifestyle habits, which may lead to changes in stool characteristics. If you visually suspect the presence of blood, it is considered an abnormal symptom, and it is recommended that you visit a hospital for further ...[Read More] Concerns About Digestive Issues: What Your Symptoms Might Indicate
Understanding Appendicitis: Why Testing is Essential After Surgery
Appendicitis tests Hello Doctor, my mother experienced severe abdominal pain around 1:00 AM on February 28th and was continuously vomiting (including the sleeping pills she took before bed). We took her to the emergency room, where she underwent X-rays, a chest X-ray, and a CT sc...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
No need to worry! Under the National Health Insurance system, it is standard procedure to send the excised inflamed appendiceal tissue for pathological examination after an appendectomy. This surgical approach complies with the health insurance billing process. It is not that you...[Read More] Understanding Appendicitis: Why Testing is Essential After Surgery
Post-Laparoscopic Surgery: Is Your Belly Button Pain Normal?
Post-laparoscopic surgery, issues with the umbilicus? I underwent laparoscopic appendectomy about 5-6 years ago, which resulted in three incisions. Recently, I've been experiencing pain in the area around my navel where the surgery was performed. This pain occurs when walkin...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Previous laparoscopic incisions can lead to openings in the rectus sheath, which are subsequently filled with scar tissue during the healing process. Young individuals often engage in high-intensity abdominal muscle activities, and certain positions may cause pain. It is importan...[Read More] Post-Laparoscopic Surgery: Is Your Belly Button Pain Normal?
Understanding Adhesion Prevention in Appendectomy Surgery
Appendicitis surgery issues? Hello, doctor. I had a perforated appendicitis with a pelvic abscess and localized peritonitis, and I underwent an open laparoscopic surgery with four drainage tubes placed. Now I am experiencing symptoms of intestinal adhesions. I would like to know ...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
The main cause of your intestinal adhesions was an intra-abdominal infection (specifically appendicitis) that led to an inflammatory response in the peritoneum and intestinal tissues, resulting in the formation of adhesions. Anti-adhesion barriers cannot prevent this inflammatory...[Read More] Understanding Adhesion Prevention in Appendectomy Surgery
Post-Appendectomy Concerns: Metal Clips and Treatment Options
Post-appendectomy related issues? Hello, Director Ke: I had surgery for acute appendicitis five years ago, and a metal clip was left in my abdominal cavity. I would like to ask: 1. What is the purpose of using a metal clip? 2. Given that I have a metal clip in my abdominal cavity...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
If there are metal clips left after appendicitis surgery, it is likely that a laparoscopic appendectomy was performed, and the purpose of the hemostatic clips is to control bleeding or to close the stump of the appendix. These hemostatic clips are mostly made of aluminum alloy. G...[Read More] Post-Appendectomy Concerns: Metal Clips and Treatment Options
Post-Appendectomy Concerns: Wound Issues and Recovery Questions
Postoperative Wound Issues After Appendectomy On the evening of November 9th, I underwent laparoscopic appendectomy. After the surgery, the doctor did not place a drainage tube, and I was discharged to rest at home the next day. Starting from the third day until now, the fifth da...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
After laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis, the decision to place a drain will depend on the intraoperative findings. If the inflammation is not severe, a drain may not be necessary. During the wound healing process, some white covering may be fibrous tissue, which ca...[Read More] Post-Appendectomy Concerns: Wound Issues and Recovery Questions
Post-Appendectomy Wound Concerns: Is Drainage Necessary?
Postoperative Wound Issues After Appendectomy On the evening of November 9th, I underwent laparoscopic appendectomy. After the surgery, the doctor did not place a drainage tube, and I was discharged to rest at home the next day. Starting from the third day until now, the fifth da...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
After laparoscopic appendectomy for acute appendicitis, the decision to place a drain will depend on the intraoperative findings. If the inflammation is not severe, a drain may not be necessary. During the wound healing process, some white covering may be fibrous tissue, which ca...[Read More] Post-Appendectomy Wound Concerns: Is Drainage Necessary?
Post-Appendectomy Pain: Understanding Complications After Laparoscopic Surgery
Postoperative Issues Following Laparoscopic Appendectomy After laparoscopic surgery for perforated appendicitis with localized peritonitis (noted adhesions in the ileum and right abdominal wall), I experienced no discomfort for two months. However, two months later, I began to fe...
Dr. Yu Mingchang Reply:
Hello: After surgery, please consume more fruits and vegetables and engage in physical activity. The Changhua Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare cares about you.[Read More] Post-Appendectomy Pain: Understanding Complications After Laparoscopic Surgery
Understanding Post-Appendectomy Pain: Is It Adhesions?
It is common to experience pain after an appendectomy? In mid-July, I underwent laparoscopic surgery for a perforated appendicitis complicated by a localized abscess and peritonitis, involving three ports and one drainage tube, totaling four incisions. I had no significant issues...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Appendicitis with perforation and localized peritonitis will inevitably lead to some degree of intra-abdominal adhesions, which will not be altered by your surgical approach (laparoscopy). Individuals may experience varying symptoms based on the extent of intra-abdominal adhesion...[Read More] Understanding Post-Appendectomy Pain: Is It Adhesions?
Understanding Post-Appendectomy Pain in Children: What to Expect
Appendicitis with perforation complicated by peritonitis? A five-year-old child visited the emergency room on July 23 and was diagnosed with appendicitis. Initially, the doctor considered treating it with antibiotics, but that was ineffective, leading to surgery on July 26. The d...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Due to a ruptured appendix leading to peritonitis, there is a widespread inflammatory response within the abdominal cavity, making postoperative intestinal adhesions very likely. Children may experience abdominal distension and complain of pain. Generally, it is important to moni...[Read More] Understanding Post-Appendectomy Pain in Children: What to Expect
Post-Appendectomy Recovery: What to Expect After Surgery
Acute appendicitis I was diagnosed with acute appendicitis in the emergency room on July 24 and underwent minimally invasive surgery that same night. I was discharged today, July 28. I have been walking since the surgery and have not been lying down all the time, but I still feel...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Young individuals tend to have more developed abdominal wall muscle tissue, which can result in more pronounced pain at the surgical site. Generally, it is common to experience pain for one to two weeks postoperatively, although the intensity of the pain typically improves over t...[Read More] Post-Appendectomy Recovery: What to Expect After Surgery
Is a Second Appendectomy Necessary? Understanding Recurrent Abdominal Pain
Is it possible to have had an appendectomy twice? Hello doctor, I experienced abdominal pain in April and went to the emergency department at China Medical University Hospital, where I underwent an appendectomy. However, in May, I had abdominal pain again and visited the emergenc...
Dr. Yu Mingchang Reply:
None.[Read More] Is a Second Appendectomy Necessary? Understanding Recurrent Abdominal Pain
Post-Appendectomy Discomfort: Causes and Solutions Explained
Post-appendectomy issues? Hello Dr. Ke: I underwent laparoscopic appendectomy on April 6, 2020. During the recovery period over the past two months, I occasionally experience discomfort in my abdomen, specifically to the right of my navel. Could this be related to gastrointestina...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Mild abdominal pain after surgery is inevitable, even with minimally invasive procedures, as there may be some adhesions and tissue damage. A temporary light diet is recommended. If the abdominal pain is severe, you should return to the clinic for a medical examination and treatm...[Read More] Post-Appendectomy Discomfort: Causes and Solutions Explained
Understanding Right Shoulder Pain After Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Causes and Recovery
Underwent laparoscopic surgery due to acute appendicitis? On March 26, 2020, after undergoing laparoscopic surgery, I rested in the hospital bed for a day. When trying to sleep, I experienced pain in my right shoulder, which continued until March 30, 2020. While lying down to rec...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
During the process of laparoscopic surgery, the abdominal cavity is inflated with gas to create space for the procedure. Temporary shoulder pain is a type of referred pain caused by the inflation of the abdomen, and it typically improves over time.[Read More] Understanding Right Shoulder Pain After Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Causes and Recovery
Post-Appendectomy: Is Blood in Stool a Common Concern?
Is it common to experience blood in the stool after appendectomy? Hello, doctor. I was discharged on March 18, and during a bowel movement at the hospital, I noticed a small amount of blood clots (due to nervousness, I didn't have much stool), so I didn't think much of ...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
There is a possibility, as the appendiceal tissue is part of the colon. During surgical resection, there may be some oozing of blood from the end near the colon, but usually, the amount is minimal, and it is rare to hear of patients experiencing this condition. Therefore, your sy...[Read More] Post-Appendectomy: Is Blood in Stool a Common Concern?
Understanding Appendiceal Submucosal Tumors: Surgical Approaches and Considerations
Submucosal tumor of the appendix? Doctor, I recently underwent a colonoscopy and a tumor approximately 2 cm in size was found in the cecum. At that time, only a biopsy was performed and no removal was done because the doctor believed that the wall of the cecum was thinner, and re...
Dr. Yu Mingchang Reply:
Hello; it is possible to first perform an appendectomy and send the tissue for frozen section examination during the procedure. If acute appendicitis is confirmed, then a colectomy may be considered. The Ministry of Health and Welfare Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Understanding Appendiceal Submucosal Tumors: Surgical Approaches and Considerations
Understanding Appendiceal Submucosal Tumors: Surgical Approaches and Considerations
Submucosal tumor of the appendix Doctor, I recently underwent a colonoscopy and a tumor approximately 2 cm in size was found in the cecum. At that time, only a biopsy was performed and no removal was done because the doctor believed that the wall of the cecum was thinner, and rem...
Dr. Yu Mingchang Reply:
Hello; it is possible to first perform an appendectomy and send the tissue for frozen section examination during the procedure. If acute appendicitis is confirmed, then a colectomy may be considered. The Ministry of Health and Welfare Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Understanding Appendiceal Submucosal Tumors: Surgical Approaches and Considerations
Understanding Appendiceal Submucosal Tumors: Surgical Approaches and Considerations
Submucosal tumor of the appendix? Doctor, I recently underwent a colonoscopy and a tumor approximately 2 cm in size was found in the cecum. At that time, only a biopsy was performed, and the tumor was not removed because the doctor believed that the wall of the cecum was too thin...
Dr. Yu Mingchang Reply:
Hello; it is possible to first perform an appendectomy and send the tissue for frozen section examination during the surgery. If acute appendicitis is confirmed, then a colectomy may be considered. The Ministry of Health and Welfare Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Understanding Appendiceal Submucosal Tumors: Surgical Approaches and Considerations
Post-Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Understanding Pain After 5 Weeks
Persistent pain five weeks after laparoscopic surgery? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my condition. I had laparoscopic surgery for appendicitis five weeks ago. In the fourth week, I occasionally experienced sharp pain in my abdomen. Three days ago, I started feeling pai...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Scar tissue from postoperative wounds can disrupt local nerves and alter sensory responses due to the incision. As a result, it is common to experience sharp pain during changes in weather. Generally, diet does not have an impact on this type of pain. Typically, touching the area...[Read More] Post-Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Understanding Pain After 5 Weeks