- Female
- 45 Years
- 14/08/2025
Can a laparoscopic cholecystectomy still be done if my gallbladder is swollen or inflamed I'm worried about complications and whether it's safer to switch to open surgery
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View allI've had a lipoma on my left arm for about 4 years now and it's been slowly growing bigger. It doesn't hurt but I'm wondering if there's any natural medicine that can help shrink it or is surgery the only option. If surgery is needed, what would be the approximate cost in Hyderabad
Yes ,udiliv is really helping ,advised excision of lipoma,also alcohol cessation is advised.
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I noticed some swelling near my tailbone and it looks like it might be a pilonidal sinus. Which specialist should I see for this and will I need surgery to treat it
Swelling near the tailbone could indeed indicate a pilonidal sinus, a condition characterized by a small, often painful, pit or hole in the skin near the tailbone. These sinuses can become infected, leading to swelling, pain, and sometimes pus drainage. If you suspect a pilonidal sinus, it's best to consult with a general surgeon for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
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My cousin was just diagnosed with two gallstones - one is 7mm and the other 4mm. Do they need surgery to remove these or can it be managed without an operation? If surgery is needed, would it be considered a minor or major procedure and roughly what would the cost be?
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a very safe, minimally invasive, daycare surgery. If your epilepsy is well controlled, there’s usually no added risk. If it’s not well controlled, you can first focus on stabilizing it and then plan the surgery—it’s not an emergency. In the meantime, avoid oily and spicy food and maintain a healthy lifestyle to manage symptoms. Also, for gallstones, the gallbladder needs to be removed—just removing the stones won’t help, as they tend to recur. And ESWL is effective only for kidney stones, not for gallstones.
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