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Signs of appendicitis
According to the American College of Surgeons,
trouble signs include:
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Stomach pain that often starts near the
navel and moves to the lower right side of the
abdomen.
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Loss of appetite.
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Nausea and sometimes vomiting.
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Low fever.
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Constipation or diarrhea.
If your doctor suspects appendicitis, he or
she will do an exam and may also order blood
tests to check for infection and an ultrasound or
computed tomography (CT) test to evaluate the
appendix.
An infected appendix needs to come out—
usually right away. The procedure, called an
appendectomy, is often an emergency. It’s also
one of the most common operations done by
surgeons in the U.S.
A L I C E H Y D E E M E R G E N C Y C A R E
Attentive treatment at Alice Hyde
Darlene Langdon was sitting in her living room, playing with her nephew,
when she was suddenly hit with intense, persistent stomach pain. She went
to the Emergency Room at Alice Hyde Medical Center, where they quickly
performed blood work and a CT scan. She was told that she had appendicitis
and that leaving the hospital was not an option.
An unexpected discovery
She was taken in for surgery with Nikalesh Reddy, MD,
board-certified general surgeon. “Once we got Darlene
into surgery, I discovered that she also had two large
ovarian cysts,” says Dr. Reddy. “I called for Dr. O’Garro to
come and lend her expertise.”
“Most ovarian cysts present little or no discomfort and
are harmless,” says Eleazar O’Garro, DO, OB-GYN at Alice Hyde. “The majority
of ovarian cysts disappear without treatment within a few months. However,
Darlene’s cysts were quite large, and we determined it was best to remove
them while we had her in surgery.”
“I am thankful that they made the discovery and
handled the situation all at once,” says Langdon.
“Throughout the entire process, everyone was wonderful.
They were always right there when I needed them. The
best part is, they used the same incisions from when I had
my gallbladder out a few years ago, so I don’t have any
new scars! I couldn’t have asked for better care, and I feel
100 percent better now.”
A.
“Yes! At your annual well-woman
checkup, you’ll receive the
preventive care and counseling that can
help you maintain your good health,”says
WilliamWalker, MD, board-certified OB-GYN.
Your checkup is an opportunity to
tell your doctor about your family health
history and describe your diet and exercise
choices. Your doctor might suggest lifestyle
Q.
I’m a healthy woman.
Do I need an annual checkup?
changes or recommend the screenings
you need to detect serious illnesses—such
as breast cancer, diabetes or high blood
pressure—before symptoms arise.
Depending on your age and risk factors,
your doctor may advise having a:
• Mammogram • Clinical breast exam • Pelvic
exam • Pap test • Vaccination • Blood test
• Colonoscopy • Screening for osteoporosis.
Under the Affordable
Care Act, your health
care plan must provide
women’s preventive care
without asking for co-
insurance, co-payments
or deductibles.
Call today tomake an
appointment: Alice HydeWomen’s
Health,
518-481-2896
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William
Walker, MD
Nikalesh
Reddy, MD
Eleazar
O’Garro, DO
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Feeling great.
Darlene Langdon enjoys time at home after surgery.