Delayed Healing After Appendectomy: Concerns and Recovery Insights
The incision from appendicitis surgery has not healed one month post-operation? Hello doctor, I would like to ask a question for my mother. It has been nearly a month since she had her appendectomy. Two weeks after the surgery, she went to another clinic to have her stitches remo...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
The wound healing status varies based on the original condition (appendicitis -> appendicitis is classified as an intra-abdominal infection), age, nutritional status, diabetes, and wound care methods, among other factors. Although it has been a month, since the doctor indicate...[Read More] Delayed Healing After Appendectomy: Concerns and Recovery Insights
Post-Appendectomy: Understanding Right Lower Abdominal Pain and Recovery
Post-appendectomy, there is still a cramping sensation in the lower right abdomen? Hello, Doctor. I underwent laparoscopic appendectomy on May 13th. I have two incisions below my navel. A few hours after the surgery, I was able to get out of bed and urinate. Since then, I have be...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Appendicitis, commonly known as appendicitis, can cause inflammation of the surrounding peritoneal tissue, leading to pain. Although surgery is performed, the healing of the peritoneal inflammation takes time, so pain may still occur during this period. Additionally, sometimes pa...[Read More] Post-Appendectomy: Understanding Right Lower Abdominal Pain and Recovery
Post-Appendectomy: Understanding Recovery and Digestive Changes
Post-appendectomy Hello, Dr. Hsu. On March 20th, I was diagnosed with appendicitis in the emergency department and immediately scheduled for surgery. I underwent traditional surgery, and the attending physician mentioned that both the surgery and recovery were going well. I was d...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Postoperative diarrhea following gastrointestinal surgery may be attributed not only to the temporary impact on gastrointestinal function caused by the surgery itself but also to medications and dietary habits. In theory, this condition should improve over time. Beverages like te...[Read More] Post-Appendectomy: Understanding Recovery and Digestive Changes
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
Understanding Appendicitis Complications: Pelvic Abscess vs. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Appendicitis with peritonitis Is a pelvic abscess the same as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in the context of appendiceal perforation with abscess and localized peritonitis? Will a pelvic abscess be prone to recurrence like PID? Also, does localized peritonitis mean the same ...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Pelvic abscess and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) are distinct conditions. PID in women is often caused by issues related to the uterus/fallopian tubes or urinary tract infections. If the underlying source is not addressed, it can indeed lead to recurrent episodes. In contrast...[Read More] Understanding Appendicitis Complications: Pelvic Abscess vs. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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?
Diagnosed with Appendicitis in Vietnam: What to Do Next?
Diagnosed with appendicitis in Vietnam, but it's not the appendix? On November 26, I experienced bloating and pain in the lower right abdomen, along with nausea for 5-6 days. Since I was on a business trip in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, I visited a local major hospital. The d...
Dr. Yu Mingchang Reply:
Hello: Generally, appendicitis refers to inflammation of the appendix. Please seek medical attention at Changhua Hospital under the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Taiwan as soon as possible. We care about your health.[Read More] Diagnosed with Appendicitis in Vietnam: What to Do Next?
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-Apendectomy Adhesions: Symptoms and Management
Post-appendectomy intestinal adhesions? Hello, I previously asked about the issue of dull pain in the lower right abdomen four months after surgery for a perforated appendicitis with localized peritonitis. Thank you for your patient response. I would like to ask if symptoms such ...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Abdominal infections inevitably lead to varying degrees of intestinal adhesions, a fact well understood by surgeons who perform surgeries. Gastroenterologists may have their own perspectives on this issue. Abdominal pain can manifest as a symptom of many diseases, including adhes...[Read More] Understanding Post-Apendectomy Adhesions: Symptoms and Management
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
Understanding a Painful Lump Near the Belly Button: Causes and Concerns
There is a swelling approximately two centimeters in length, located about five centimeters below the right side of the navel? In recent days, I have noticed a swelling about two centimeters in size, located approximately five centimeters below my right navel (in a horizontal str...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Although you have made a great effort to describe your condition clearly, a definitive diagnosis of skin or subcutaneous masses requires an in-person consultation. Online consultations are not sufficient for this purpose. It is recommended that you visit a general surgery outpati...[Read More] Understanding a Painful Lump Near the Belly Button: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Chronic Abdominal Pain After Appendicitis Surgery
Many years after peritonitis surgery? When I was three years old, I underwent surgery for appendicitis that had ruptured, leading to peritonitis. According to my parents, after the surgery, the wound had persistent purulent discharge, and I had to go back to the operating room fo...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Any significant intra-abdominal infection or surgery can lead to a certain degree of intra-abdominal adhesions. Common clinical symptoms include bowel irregularity, abdominal distension, pain, and in severe cases, intestinal obstruction. Mild pain or abdominal distension that occ...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Abdominal Pain After Appendicitis Surgery
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