- Female
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
My ultrasound report says my appendix is 1.3 cm and the doctor is recommending immediate surgery. Is this size dangerous or still normal? Should I really get the operation done right away?
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View allMy father was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia at Apollo Hospital Nellore and the laparoscopic surgeon recommended surgery, saying medicines won't help. His abdomen has been slightly bigger for the past year with swelling at the umbilical area. Just wanted to check if surgery is really the only option or if tablets can cure it. Also, which is better open surgery or laparoscopic? And is there a risk of infection if we go with mesh repair?
Surgery is important in this case. Take care.
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I've been having pus drainage from a cyst near my tailbone every few months for about 8 months now. There's no pain or bad smell, but I can feel a small lump there during activities like yoga. Should I consider getting drainage treatment or is surgery necessary?
Given the persistent pus drainage and lump near the tailbone, you should consider seeking medical attention, as it likely indicates a pilonidal cyst or sinus. While drainage treatment might be an option for some cases, it's crucial to have a diagnosis and discuss all treatment options, including surgery, with a doctor.
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I have a lipoma on the inner side of my thigh, around 4 by 5 cm in size. It doesn't hurt, and the FNAC test confirmed it's a lipoma. I've heard that thigh lipomas can sometimes turn into liposarcoma should I be worried about that? If I don't get it surgically removed, could it cause issues later? Are there any other ways to shrink it besides surgery?
Lipomas do not transform often;monitor size and consult a surgeon.If large,liposuction or excision under local anesthesia is typical.
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