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.

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

• 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.

Answered 04/07/2025