What is the meaning of elective surgery?
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What is the meaning of elective surgery?
An elective surgery does not always mean it is optional. It simply means that the surgery can be scheduled in advance. It may be a surgery you choose to have for a better quality of life, but not for a life-threatening condition. But in some cases it may be for a serious condition such as cancer.
Does Covid cause appendix problems?
Previous reports suggested that SARS-CoV-2 can infect the digestive system and presents with gastrointestinal symptoms such as lack of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain [4]. However, we are not aware of any reports describe a patient with COVID-19 presented as acute appendicitis.
What are elective surgery categories?
A wide range of surgical procedures can be elective, such as:
- cosmetic surgeries.
- cleft lip repair.
- ear tube surgery.
- tonsillectomies.
- removing the tonsils and/or adenoids to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
- bariatric (weight loss) surgery.
- hernia repair.
- undescended testicle surgery.
What is classed as urgent surgery?
Emergency surgery is the term used for operations that require immediate admission to hospital, usually through the accident and emergency department. Emergency surgery is usually performed within 24 hours and may be done immediately or during the night for serious or life-threatening conditions.
How do I know if my appendix is infected?
The classic symptoms of appendicitis include:
- Pain in your lower right belly or pain near your navel that moves lower. This is usually the first sign.
- Loss of appetite.
- Nausea and vomiting soon after belly pain begins.
- Swollen belly.
- Fever of 99-102 F.
- Can’t pass gas.
How long do you stay in the hospital after appendix surgery?
Most people leave the hospital in 1 to 2 days after surgery. You can go back to your normal activities within 2 to 4 weeks after leaving the hospital. If you had laparoscopic surgery, you will likely recover quickly. Recovery is slower and more complicated if your appendix has broken open or an abscess has formed.
What happens to the body when the appendix is removed?
Your belly may be swollen and may be painful. If you had laparoscopic surgery, you may have pain in your shoulder for about 24 hours. You may also feel sick to your stomach and have diarrhea, constipation, gas, or a headache. This usually goes away in a few days.