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Tonsillectomy is an operation done to remove the tonsils. It is more commonly performed in children than in adults. Like any other surgery, tonsillectomy has risks. The problems that can arise particularly in adults include bleeding, pain, problems with anesthesia and delayed recovery.
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The ulnar nerve is a nerve in the inner arm that runs from the armpit, past the inner elbow and into the fourth and fifth fingers.
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General anesthesia -- a combination of medications that decrease brain activity and pain receptor response -- creates a lack of consciousness, immobility and loss of feeling.
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Hemorrhoids are small bundles of veins in the anus that are considered part of normal anal anatomy. They can, however, become engorged with too much blood, usually due to straining during defecation. Symptoms such as bleeding, pain and itching then arise.
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While anesthesia can be risky, it is a common practice used during a vast majority of surgical procedures. Anesthesia is a mix of pain relief and sensation administered before a surgery under the direction of an anesthesiologist.
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The small intestine's function is to absorb ingested fluids and nutrients. There are many conditions whose treatment may require removal of a part of the small intestine, most notably cancers, Crohnβs disease, a blockade in an intestinal artery, a twisted loop of intestine, an obstruction, and some birth defects.
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When you undergo a surgery that removes tissue β mastectomy or liposuction, for example β your body sometimes fills the space with fluid. This is called a seroma β an internal blister. A seroma is often painless and may not require treatment, but some types of inflammation may hamper your recovery and require draining.
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Swelling, also called edema, is one of the most common symptoms experienced after a knee surgery. While it can contribute to discomfort and pain, swelling can also lead to more serious issues if left unchecked. Swelling can limit mobility of the knee and cause the surrounding muscles to be ineffective.
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Most people can live easily without a gallbladder if they need to have it removed due to recurrent gallstones or gallbladder disease. But you may find you no longer digest fats as easily following gallbladder removal surgery.
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All surgery carries some level of post-surgical infection risk. Infection can occur directly at the incision site or within surrounding areas of the body. Many surgical patients are discharged shortly after undergoing surgery, so be aware of the earliest symptoms of infection. According to Dr. Frederick R.
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Depending upon the surgery, taking steps such as physical rehabilitation and keeping your surgical incision clean can help in your recovery. You also should not neglect your diet. What you eat plays a role in building new cells and repairing injured ones.
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