Post-Operative Tonsillectomy Follow-Up Care and Diet

Post-Operative Tonsillectomy Follow-up Care and Diet Tips
Tonsillectomies are known to have one of the most painful recuperation periods of all surgeries. I have nursed four tonsillectomy surgeries in my family. Here are post-operative tonsillectomy after-care diet tips that your surgeon may not tell you.
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Appendicitis with Unusual Presentation

Appendicitis with Unusual Presentation: Mid-Abdominal Vs. Right Quadrant Pain
With four children I've nursed many stomach aches. Three were caused by appendicitis. Appendicitis pain generally occurs on the right side. In the last bout, pain occurred in the LLQ and termed 'appendicitis with unusual presentation.
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Endometriosis: Surgery, Infertility and Pelvic Pain

Endometriosis: Infertility, Heavy Periods and Pelvic Pain in Women
Endometriosis is a build-up uterine cells and tissue outside of the uterus. Endometriosis causes pelvic pain, difficult periods and often infertility. Endometriosis lesions can be removed with laparoscopic surgery.

Scoliosis: Curvature of the Spine

How to Treat Scoliosis: Curvature of the Spine
I have scoliosis; that is a curvature of the spine. Scoliosis is painful and debilitating. I've had osteopathic care, chiropractic care and medical care. Here are my conclusions on brace, surgery, therapy and manipulation.
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Epididymitis: Testicles,Scrotum Infection and Swelling

Epididymitis: Infection and Swelling of Testicle To any man who has ever had or heard of the infection epididymitis, the word brings terror. Epididymitis is the infection and swelling of the epididymis, the coiled tube behind the scrotum. Here is my husband's experience with this excruciatingly painful condition. (Note: This occurred in  in 1990. Since then, pharmacology has given us more effective pain meds like vicodin which we didn't have. Also, antibiotic therapy has improved. Also, I listed torsion as twisted epididymis when I should have said twisted spermatic cord,) Read on...

Tonsils, Frequent Illness, Infection and Sore Throat

Tonsils, Frequent Illness and Infections in Children
Tonsils collect infection in the body. If a child has frequent sore throats, tonsillitis, illness or infection, the tonsils may be infected. A tonsilectomy, although painful,can help prevent recurring illness.
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Gall Bladder Disease in Children

Gall Bladder Disease and Children: Not as Unlikely as We Used to Think
This nasty image is how our son's gall bladder appeared in digital surgical photography. Description of his gall bladder illness and subsequent surgery. Guide for parents in watching for and caring for gall bladder issues.
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