I'm getting ready for my right inguinal hernia surgery soon but I'm not sure if I should shave my groin area before the procedure. Also, I've been having pain all around that area and in my testicles what kind of ultrasound would be best to check that out?

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Found a 21mm stone in my gallbladder and need to get it removed what's usually included in the total surgery package like meds and other costs?

Surgery package varies around 70k to 2.5L INR.

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I noticed a fistula last year but couldn't get surgery because of the pandemic. It's really bothering me now - is there any medicine that could help manage it until things settle down and I can get proper treatment? The discomfort is getting hard to deal with

Temporary medicines (e.g., sitz baths,sitz analgesics) can ease fistula discomfort until surgery is possible,but do not offer a cure.

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I'm dealing with a wound on my leg and really want it to heal up quicker. Is it okay to take Augmentin 625 mg tablets for this?

Yes you can take it twice in a day after food for a period of 5 days

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