Medical Advice on "General Surgery"

Can spillage of dye from fallopian tubes during laparoscopy and dye test indicate female infertility?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A delay in the passage of dye may be due to some infection. Infertility seems to be due to polycystic ovarian disease or infection in the urogenital tract. Natural pregnancy is possible. Do perineal and pelvic exercis...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Jain

After pilonidal cyst surgery, how many days of rest do I need?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The days of rest required will depend on the type of surgery done which in turn is dependent on your pilonidal cyst. It would be safe to say around a minimum of 10 days for the most complicated procedures. In the case o...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

Would a 90 year old patient with diabetes be suitable for aortic dissection surgery?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.It is a complex situation, and more information would be required for further advice. Most important how is the patient's condition now and comprehensive knowledge of her stress-bearing capacity and accurate imaging reports ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

As I had colostomy, should I be concerned about the rectal leakage now?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. First of all, I would like to know the exact reason for making the colostomy. I am assuming it was because of transverse myelitis. Still if possible kindly mention the exact type of colostomy done. It would be docu...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

My grandma is on bed rest. Her lower back is red and painful. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After reviewing your attached picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is a grade 2 bed sore. Prevent further damage by turning the side of the patient every two hours from side to side. This is t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

What should I do to never get operated again in future for hernia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you suffered from a recurrence of a hernia. Inguinal hernia recurrence is a very traumatic experience for the patients and it is very unfortunate that you had to experience that. There are a lot of f...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Dhaval Thakkar

Why am I having water like discharge after anal fistula surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You must know and remember that anal fistula is a condition that has got fairly high recurrence rate, meaning it has a tendency to occur again after the operation. A complete cure is very difficult. I strongly suspect...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Dhaval Thakkar

My father has bone tuberculosis with compression. Is it good to have surgery now?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This condition is known as pott's spine. There is a presence of tuberculosis in the spine. It is managed by taking ATT (antituberculosi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rahul Goel

My wife has swelling and pain on her toe. Does she require surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Does she have any comorbidities like diabetes? Does she have a fever too? It looks like a condition called paronychia or periungual abscess, ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Datta Ram. U

I have ganglion cyst on palm side of wrist. Is it malignant?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. Yes, it is a ganglion cyst. It is very common and not malignant. It will not regress with medicines. It requires surgical removal as suggested by your doctor. Go ahead and get the surgery done....  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai