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  • 23/01/2025

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I'm really concerned about my current situation. I've had mitral heart disease for 7 years now, and I'm about 6 weeks pregnant. My cardiologist mentioned I might need open heart surgery after delivering. Is it safe for me to proceed with the pregnancy given my heart condition? Also, I'm not clear whether the surgery would be a valve replacement or just a repair. Could you help clarify? My recent echo showed severe mitral regurgitation, among other findings. Just trying to understand what this all means for me and my baby.

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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Post-Lap Appendectomy Pain and Lymphadenopathy

Considerations

  1. Post-surgical complications: Although rare, post-surgical complications like adhesions or hernias can occur.
  2. Lymphadenopathy: Non-specific lymphadenopathy can be caused by various factors, including infection, inflammation, or malignancy.

Recommended Next Steps

  1. Consult your surgeon: Schedule a follow-up appointment with your surgeon to discuss your symptoms and CT scan results.
  2. Infectious disease workup: Your doctor may recommend tests to rule out underlying infections, such as blood tests or stool exams.
  3. Imaging follow-up: A follow-up CT scan or other imaging studies may be necessary to monitor the lymphadenopathy.
  4. Pain management: Your doctor can help manage your pain with medication or other interventions.

Possible Additional Tests

  1. Blood tests: To check for signs of infection, inflammation, or malignancy.
  2. Stool exams: To rule out gastrointestinal infections.
  3. Endoscopy or colonoscopy: To evaluate the gastrointestinal tract.
  4. Biopsy: To examine the lymph nodes or other tissues.

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