Post Operative Pain Health Feed

The word 'surgery' is often dreaded by patients. Be it an invasive surgery or a keyhole gallbladder surgery, it does not evoke a ready "yes" in most patients. There are too many patients who are ready to be on long-term medications if they could avoid the surgery and its complications. While there could be a scar. The one feared by most is the postoperative pain. After the effect of the anesthetic wears off patients fear pain and discomfort. The trick is to prepare oneself - not just for the sur...more

You probably think many more things can go wrong during surgery as compared to after surgery. However, you are wrong. The chances of infection after surgery are very high and it used to be the highest cause of unsuccessful surgery in the past before it was known just how deadly infection is. A doctor, however, cannot monitor everything afterwards. Therefore, it is crucial to know and take care after the surgery.

Here are some ways in which you can do so:

1. Keep it dry
It ...more

Upper back pain can occur anywhere between the base of the neck and the bottom of the rib cage. Upper back pain may be caused by injuries or fractures, poor posture, disk problems or other issues, such as arthritis.The common causes of upper back pain stem from inflammation and micro-tears in the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the upper back or from arthritis, herniated disks, vertebral stenosis, or misalignments in the thoracic or cervical spine.A combination of rest, over-the-counter pain m...more

Hi lybrate user ,Injuries, poor posture, or arthritis can all cause lower back and knee pain. Lower back pain is a common condition that can make it hard to exercise or perform daily activities. Individuals with lower back pain may put more pressure on their knees to compensate, which can lead to discomfort in the knee joints.The most common back ailments that cause pain in the knees are related to the sciatic nerve. If you have back pain and feel a shooting sensation originating from your lower...more

Counslt to physio
do regular exercises advised by physio avoid sleep on shoulders
lower down sugar level
apply hot pack and anlgesic gel
thanks.

Counslt to physio
do streching of gastrosoleus
drink much water
wear soft sole shoes
can go for x ray of feet for spur and uric acid test.

The cause of lymph enlargement should be found. If it is simple infection it wiil subside. Just be aware and after the course is over meet your treating doctor or get in touch with me if you like.

Sit on an upright bench, like one you'd use for a shoulder press. Holding a dumbbell in your right hand, place your left hand under your left butt cheek and grab the side of the seat. Let your right hand hang down straight by your side and pull your shoulder blades back and together. Now raise your right shoulder up towards your ear-raise it straight up instead of rolling yourshoulder. Hold for a beat at the top, and then return to the start position. Complete a set of 10, and repeat on the othe...more

Consult with rheumatologist or orthopaedic doc for medicnes, also take Ultrasound therapy for a week, which helps in reducing pain and you will be suggested with the exercises to reduce pain.

Hi lybrate user ,this might be due to growing pain , Many children have pains in their legs without any obvious cause and these are often called growing pains. Even though the child can be in a lot of pain, no damage is happening to the child's bones or muscles, and growing pains can respond to simple treatments like physiotherapy .

regards

The rice method
rice stands for rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
Rest. Avoid putting weight on the painful knee.
Ice. Use cold packs for 20 minutes at a time, several times a day. Do not apply ice directly on skin.
Compression. To prevent additional swelling, lightly wrap the knee in an elastic bandage, leaving a hole in the area of the kneecap. Make sure that the bandage fits snugly and does not cause additional pain.
Elevation. As often as possible, rest with your kne...more

Minutes at a time. This is especially beneficial at the end of a long day or when you’ve spent a lot of time on your feet. Or, roll a frozen water bottle under your foot. This method incorporates a bit of massage, relieving tightness in the bottom of your foot.
Massage. Massaging the arch of your foot helps to relieve pain and promote mobility. Use your fingers and knuckles to deeply massage your foot for 1 to 5 minutes at a time. One technique is to place both thumbs at the center line of y...more