Appendix, Appendectomy, Appendicitis
Appendicitis: Recovery from Surgery & Patient Testimonials
The treatment for appendicitis usually is antibiotics and appendectomy (surgery to remove the appendix).
If appendicitis is even suspected, it's better to err on the side of safety and quickly remove the appendix to avoid its rupture. If the appendix has formed an abscess, it may need two procedures: one to drain the abscess of pus and fluid, and a later one to remove the appendix.
After Surgery a patient can expect
Pain
You may feel pain at the site of surgery. We aim to keep you pain free after surgery with the help of latest and most effective technique or analgesic (pain relieving medicine).
Eating and Drinking
You will be allowed orally liquids once you recover from effect of anaesthesia medicine and you don't have nausea or vomiting. Gradually you can add soft to normal diet.
Activity
Our health care team will try to have you move around as soon as possible after surgery. You are encouraged to get out of bed and walk the same day. While this may be hard at first, it helps speed your recovery. It also helps your circulation and helps prevent blood clots from forming in your legs.
Going home
Once you are eating and walking, and then you are ready to go home, in most case in next day following surgery. Before leaving for home our health care team shall give you detailed guidance regarding diet, activities, medications & further plan of treatment
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