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Paul House

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  • Columbia, MO
  • St. George's School of Medicine
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Should I stop taking my blood thinners before my anal fissure surgery?

You should stop taking any type of blood thinner at least 2 weeks before any surgery. You should talk to your doctor and ask what they want you to do. I wish you well. Oledochouse READ MORE
You should stop taking any type of blood thinner at least 2 weeks before any surgery. You should talk to your doctor and ask what they want you to do.

I wish you well.

Oledochouse

I have a painful bump on my wrist. Should I get it removed surgically?

If you are having pain I would remove it but be sure to get it checked to make sure it is not anything to worry about. I wish you well. oledochouse

Is it safe to conceive after gastric bypass surgery?

There are always risk to having children. If you are sure you are doing good after your surgery you will be wise to be checked out to see if it is safe to have a child. I wish READ MORE
There are always risk to having children. If you are sure you are doing good after your surgery you will be wise to be checked out to see if it is safe to have a child. I wish you the best. oledochouse

My surgery site is really itchy. What should I do?

Try some Benadryl. If that doesn't work, then call your doctor. When an incision is itchy, most of the time it is getting well. Just be sure you do not put anything on the incision; READ MORE
Try some Benadryl. If that doesn't work, then call your doctor. When an incision is itchy, most of the time it is getting well. Just be sure you do not put anything on the incision; it can make things worse. I suggest you contact your doctor if you continue to itch.

I wish you well,

Oledochouse

How should I prepare my body for the transplant?

Stop all bad habits and ask your doctor what they want you to do. I do wish you well.

Oledochouse

What are the possible complications of local anesthesia?

There are always risks. The doctor will make sure that everything is done before he will do any surgery. If there is a problem, there will be no surgery.

Why is my surgery stitch still not healing?

There are a lot of reasons why it could keep you from healing. It could be your blood sugar or if you smoke that could hinder your healing. You need to talk to your doctor and READ MORE
There are a lot of reasons why it could keep you from healing. It could be your blood sugar or if you smoke that could hinder your healing. You need to talk to your doctor and have your ankle checked out. I wish you well. oledochouse

How long does my husband need to recover after his appendectomy?

To have your appendix burst on you is not a good thing, I'm sure you know. The doctor who did the surgery should have told you it is not known how long a person will take to recover READ MORE
To have your appendix burst on you is not a good thing, I'm sure you know. The doctor who did the surgery should have told you it is not known how long a person will take to recover after appendix surgery. The healing time will vary, but to be safe, I would think that when he is not in pain when active. It depends on what type of work he does. Ask your doctor to be sure.

Why is my father so irritable after his bypass surgery?

After some people have bypass surgery, there can be changes in the person. Some of those changes sometimes takes time to work through the personality changes that sometimes come READ MORE
After some people have bypass surgery, there can be changes in the person. Some of those changes sometimes takes time to work through the personality changes that sometimes come after a trauma like your father's body has gone through. Just be patient and do not get upset with him. Just be as understanding as you can. Your father does not want to be that way any more than you want him to be irritable.

My prayers are with you,

Oledochouse

What is the recovery like from tommy john surgery?

I am not his doctor, but TOMMY JOHN SURGERY requires 2 surgical procedures and it depends on how your son comes out of that and how well he does what he is told to do. Baseball READ MORE
I am not his doctor, but TOMMY JOHN SURGERY requires 2 surgical procedures and it depends on how your son comes out of that and how well he does what he is told to do. Baseball is a hard sport and he may never pitch a ball well enough to play the position again.

I do wish him well,

Oledochouse

What are the most common side effects of a tumor removal?

I have removed a lot of benign tumors from the abdominal area and they all did very fine. When you are dealing with a non-cancerous tumor, it is simple. Your friend just needs READ MORE
I have removed a lot of benign tumors from the abdominal area and they all did very fine. When you are dealing with a non-cancerous tumor, it is simple. Your friend just needs to do what the doctor says to do.

I wish your friend well,

Oledochouse

Side effects of a toddler receiving anesthesia?

I have been where you are now and believe me, it is hard being the mother or father at a time like this. I will tell you just get ready to give out the popsicles. The doctor will READ MORE
I have been where you are now and believe me, it is hard being the mother or father at a time like this. I will tell you just get ready to give out the popsicles. The doctor will do a good job on the baby and God will take care of you all.

I wish you well,

Oledochouse

Can heart medicines cause headaches?

You can have headaches, but you should talk to your doctor about what is going on. Headaches are always something to be checked out.

I wish you well,

Oledochouse

Is constipation normal after a bypass surgery?

You may be taking Meds that are causing your constipation. Talk to your doctor and make sure the problem is taken care of. It is important that you do talk to your doctor.

How long will I have to use crutches after my knee surgery?

I would hope you would not need them long. The time you need to be on crutches is depending how well you do what the doctor tells you to do. I would hope you do well and will READ MORE
I would hope you would not need them long. The time you need to be on crutches is depending how well you do what the doctor tells you to do. I would hope you do well and will not need the crutches more than a short time. I wish you well.

Does a fistula require surgery?

No, you do not have to have surgery. Wheatgrass extract is the best thing that I have found that works. It takes about 4 to 5 weeks in most cases to clear up. Go to Dr. Chris Reynolds, READ MORE
No, you do not have to have surgery. Wheatgrass extract is the best thing that I have found that works. It takes about 4 to 5 weeks in most cases to clear up. Go to Dr. Chris Reynolds, a.k.a. Dr. Wheatgrass; his web address is www.fissureremedy.com. Read what he says on his site and you should do fine.

I wish you the very best,

Ole' Doc House

Gallbladder removal

If you are still having trouble, I would call whoever did the surgery and be sure to tell the doctor what is going on and they should be able to help you. If that doesn't work, READ MORE
If you are still having trouble, I would call whoever did the surgery and be sure to tell the doctor what is going on and they should be able to help you. If that doesn't work, see a different doctor.

I wish you well,

Ole' Doc House

Hernia

If I was your doctor, I would have told you no sex for at least 6 weeks or not until I saw you again for a check-up. You may want to call your doctor and ask him what he thinks. READ MORE
If I was your doctor, I would have told you no sex for at least 6 weeks or not until I saw you again for a check-up. You may want to call your doctor and ask him what he thinks.

How long after an appendix surgery can I resume swimming?

That is a question you should ask your Doctor who will be doing surgery on you.

Will my facial surgery scars always remain?

There are things that you can get that will help to make the scars not be so bad. You need to ask your local Rx.