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After a hysterectomy, it's generally advised to avoid applying heat to the incision area until it's fully healed. Applying heat can increase blood flow and potentially lead to swelling or complications. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice on post-operative care and when it’s safe to use heat therapy.
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What can i expect after i get a hysterectomy?
When you get a hysterectomy you will be having your uterus removed and possibly your ovaries as well. The incision will be made as if you are having a C-Section.
Why do your incision sites hurt 3 weeks after a laparascopic hysterectomy?
As your are healing your body is creating scar tissue around your incision which is causing you pain however it will be painfree when it is healed.
Total abdominal hysterectomy?
If total then it is where the uterus and cervix of female is removed by incision through the stomach so that surgeon can access the abdominal cavity. If just a hysterectomy then it is only the uterus removed.
How is hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy is removal of uterus. Total hysterectomy is removal uterus and cervix. Total hysterectomy with salping-oopherectomy is removal of uterus,cervix,fallopian tubes (salpingo) and ovaries (oopherectomy). All these can be done either laprocscopically (key hole) or abdominally ( incision in stomach).
What is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the uterus?
Laparatomy is surgical incision of the abdomen.
Where is an incision made in a colpotomy?
In a colpotomy, the incision is made in the vaginal wall, usually at the top of the vagina near the cervix. This allows access to the pelvic organs for procedures such as hysterectomy or removal of ovarian cysts.
Where will hysterectomy take place?
It depends on whether the procedure is a vaginal hysterectomy or an abdominal hysterectomy - and if it is an abdominal hysterectomy, if it includes unilateral or bilateral salpingectomy, and it is includes unilateral or bilateral oophorectomy.
What is total abdominal bilateral hysterectomy and salpingo oophorectomy?
TAHBSO is removal of uterus,cervix,fallopian tubes and ovaries via an abdominal incision
You had a hysterectomy and now there is a lump by your incision?
A lump near your incision site after a hysterectomy could be due to several reasons, including scar tissue formation, a seroma (fluid accumulation), or an infection. It's important to monitor the lump for any changes, such as increased size, redness, or pain. Consulting your healthcare provider is essential for a proper evaluation and to determine if any treatment is needed. They can provide guidance based on your specific situation and medical history.
What is a mouse incision?
A small surgical incision in mouse glabrous hind-paw skin induces short-lasting guarding behavior and mechanical and heat hyperalgesia.
Would you need vaginal sling after an hysterectomy?
No, you do not need this after a hysterectomy. Some women have had these put in to aid previous incontinence, but for quite a few women, this has not worked out. You might just have the hysterectomy and consider the other at a later time. Get a second opinion.
When can you clean your house after a hysterectomy?
Depending upon what kind of hysterectomy you have, recovery can be fast or slow. Conventional hysterectomy requires a 6 week recovery time with no sex (bummer). Laparoscopichysterectomy is usually shorter between 2-3 weeks. A woman I know had sex 1 week after a laparoscopic hysterectomy but had bleeding occur. She recovered fine though.
