How long does fissure surgery take and is it painful I have a chronic fissure and my doctor recommended surgery but I'm worried about the pain and whether I'll need to stay overnight in the hospital

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I found out I was HIV positive 10 years ago from a blood transfusion and have been on ART since then with an undetectable viral load. Now I've been diagnosed with a left hernia that's causing really bad pain. How do I go about getting surgery for this? Are there any special precautions I should take because of my HIV status?

You can safely undergo hernia surgery with HIV if your viral load is undetectable.Inform your surgeon and anesthetist so they can take standard precautions.Healing is generally good with ART control.

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How much does an appendix surgery usually cost and which hospitals are best for emergency appendicitis treatment

COST depends on dr and hospital.

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What are the best surgical options for grade 4 hemorrhoids? I've heard medication might not be enough, but can ayurveda or homeopathy actually cure it? Worried about the pain and recovery time if surgery is needed.

medication won't cure grade 4 haemorrhoids will be useful for grade 1 or 2 dietary modification must after surgery options 1.stapler haemorrhoiectomy(best for grade 4) 2.open /closed haemorrhoiectomy(cost effective . most common procedure) 3.laser haemorrhoiectomy

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