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Female | 41

household chores after hysterectomy?

Household chores after hysterectomy?

Dr. Rupa  pandra

Laparoscopic Surgeon

Answered on 12th July '24

After laparoscopic hysterctomy I advise house hold strenuous chores bendinh,sweeping,washing clothes lifting heavy weights after a week or yen days .. Normal routine mild activity standing making ur own cofee cooking can be done in 5 days.Recovery depends on individual strength,pre operative health condition,immunity,strong mental ability ,and pain tolerance

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Samruddhi Bhartiya

Member of team ClinicSpots.

Answered on 16th June '24

  1. Household chores you can perform:
    • Folding & ironing clothes (that are not too big or too many).
    • Washing dishes (lesser & smaller the utensils, better it is for your recovery)
    • Making easy-to-cook food (which doesn't require heavy utensils).
    • Dusting & making the bed ( not fluffing blankets but just straightening it out).
    • Disclaimer:
      • Give yourself a complete rest for 3 to 5 days after discharge, before you start executing the duties mentioned above.
      • Even if you wait for the recommended period, don't do these activities if they exert too much pressure or cause pain.
  2. Tips:
    • Divide your job into smaller parts and frequently take breaks.
    • You can sit while preparing food or sorting laundry.
  3. Household chores to avoid:
    • For the initial one or two weeks, you should only consider lifting light objects such as a one-litre bottle of water, kettles, or small saucepans (anything up to 8 lbs).
    • Don't vacuum, shop, or lift children.
    • Disclaimer: Depending on the kind of hysterectomy procedure you opt for, there will always be some variation in what kind of duties you will be able to perform, so your surgeon would have a more accurate answer for this


 

If you recently underwent this surgery, contact your surgeon first & foremost.

You can reach us by phoning our helpline.

 

If you decide to have this treatment done, you should be warned that it leaves you with a hanging abdomen. It is safe to combine it with a tummy tuck, though.

If this piques your interest, we have also created comprehensive listing pages for surgeons in Turkey and India.

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Aliya Anchan

Member of team ClinicSpots.

Answered on 23rd May '24

It is recommended to avoid any heavy household chores for at least six weeks after a hysterectomy. This includes lifting heavy weights, mopping floors, vacuuming, and other activities that may put pressure on the abdomen. It is best to consult with your doctor for specific postoperative instructions.

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Answered on 23rd May '24

To start with light household chores after a hysterectomy and avoid the strenuous activities. For the first weeks, do not lift anything more than 10 pounds to avoid putting stress on this area of surgery. Reintroduce activities such as cooking or light cleaning gradually, but never bend, stretch or lift heavy weight. If you feel uncomfortable or tired, listen to your body and rest. Generally, 6 to 8 weeks after the doctor’s recommendations a gradual return to normal activities is prescribed.

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Which operation ..?

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Dr. Srushti Bhujbale

I m 22 year old female having a problem of disfigured buttock with excess bulging out . Does it have any solution as its inherited

Female | 22

u can see a plastic surgeon,they will help u out

Answered on 23rd May '24

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I had a gallbladder removal surgery and my scrotum is swollen and filled with fluid after that. Is it normal or I need to take some treatment ?

Male | 33

It’s common to feel concerned if your scrotum enlarges after gallbladder surgery. This condition, known as a hydrocele, occurs when fluid accumulates around the testicle. It happens because your body needs time to absorb the fluids used during the surgery. Fortunately, most hydroceles resolve on their own within a few weeks. However, if the condition persists or causes discomfort, consult your doctor. They can recommend treatments such as draining the fluid or surgery if necessary and will guide you to the best option.

Answered on 9th Sept '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Hi, I am Dr.Nusrat want to take some opinion about my Mother's condition Recently she had developed severe upper abdominal pain with progressive weight loss for 2to 3 months ,she had undergone some investigations which results r like this her Haemoglobin level is 9.5mg/dl ,Ca 19-9 marker is above 1200 ,Ct scan revealed mass lesion @neck & body of pancreas with atrophied tail of pancreas & encasement of splenic vessels ,but there is no lymph node involvement or metastasis ... so what is yr opinion about surgery of my Mother ? How much it will be effective & which surgeon would be best or hospital... plz kindly tell me how can u help me about getting a good opinion & best treatment I want to Add also that my Dad is a professor of Gastroenterology @BSMMU Plz kindly reply me soon

kindly share the CT scan report 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Mangesh Yadav

Dr. Mangesh Yadav

I am 19 years old boy. I had appendicitis. last year in July month my surgery was happend. but I face some problem like if I pick up heavy load so in my surgery area the pain is started. and my main problem is that In my surgery area that skin is stick with internal organ it was stick after surgery but it still stick it haven't separate with oragan. so in that case will i face some problems in future. it problem can fix. what i can do in it

Male | 19

When the skin sticks to an internal organ, this is called adhesions. Adhesions can occur following an operation and may cause pain or discomfort when lifting heavy objects. If these adhesions are causing problems, it may be necessary to consult a doctor regarding possible solutions. 

Answered on 8th July '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

I have found a lump in my groin and need advice

Female | 23

It could be lymph node if it is in the groin exactly .If it is near vaginal area it may be bartholins cyst or abscess.visit gynaecologist for clarity

Answered on 12th July '24

Dr. Rupa pandra

I am 62 years old male and I have a surgical wound that hasn't been heal and there is a yellow liquid coming from it. I have been using some medications for the wound but it still not healing. I don't have any fever or anything else to feel. It's just my surgical wound that still don't heal.

Male | 62

A wound not healing and ye­llow liquid oozing out could mean infection. Bacteria e­ntering cut can cause this. It's a good idea to se­e a doctor soon. They'll likely pre­scribe antibiotics to kill germs. You'll also get tips to prope­rly care for wound. Don't ignore it, get it che­cked promptly.

Answered on 16th July '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

I am Manish, 20 years old. I have high fever (100°) and mild headache since yesterday. Please recommend some medications.

Male | 20

Having a high fever and mild headache can make you feel pretty crummy. These symptoms can be due to an infection, like the flu or a cold. Taking acetaminophen can help bring down the fever and ease your headache. Rest, drink plenty of fluids, and keep an eye on your temperature. If your symptoms don't improve or worsen, it's important to reach out for further advice. 

Answered on 25th Sept '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Ive had a ruptured appendix surgery last Sunday. Yesterday, I noticed that my incision produces fluids. I am taking celecoxib, cefuroxine and metronidazole. Is my incision infected?

Female | 19

If you notice any fluids leaking from it, this could mean there’s an infection. Other signs of infection may be redness, warmth, swelling, and pain around the area where the incision was made. Usually infections are caused by bacteria. It’s crucial that you get in touch with your surgeons as soon as possible so that they could adjust your drugs or give you additional treatment if necessary.

Answered on 22nd June '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

Sir I have to done surgery of fistula.before 8days.but white discharge.

Male | 27

Slight white discharge following fistula surgery is a common phenomenon. This may be due to the healing of the wound. Keep the area clean and dry. Change your dressing regularly as advised by your doctor. It is wise to inform your doctor at once if the discharge develops a foul smell or green color, or if you have a fever. 

Answered on 18th Sept '24

Dr. Babita Goel

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Axillary arm pit fat with pain some time

Female | 24

Hi there!!
The fat that you are talking about is called as Axillary Breast. It has various grades majority of which can be managed with Liposuction which is a scarless procedure. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Dr. Ashwani Kumar

I am looking for Tummy Tuck surgery for myself , I would like to know how much tentative expense require for this .

Male | 37

Around 1.20 lacs

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Audumbar Borgaonkar

Dr. Audumbar Borgaonkar

In my grandfather Foley catheter was inserted but in night the catheter was pulled out with balloon inflated little bleeding is occur but there is no pain what should I do

Male | 80

It looks like your grandpa’s Foley catheter might have a problem. The balloon could be causing the bleeding because it’s coming out. There’s no pain, so that’s good. We’ll watch the bleeding for now. Keep the area clean and dry. If the bleeding doesn’t stop or you have other worries, call your health care provider right away for advice.

Answered on 27th May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

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I had my gallbladder operation in the year 2021 .Why I am having sharp needle like pain after drinking hot milk tea for 21 days .Near the incision area I have red swelling.

Female | 65

This could be a case of surgical site infection. Usually, this happens after surgery where there is an incision made thereby causing redness as well as swelling around where you were cut. It might help if you keep that place dry after cleaning it every once in a while but try not to touch too much or else there might be more pain. Make sure to visit your doctor so they can figure out what else needs to be done about this.

Answered on 9th July '24

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