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Mar 12, 2010

Health Complications After Surgery: Seeking Advice

This topic is about someone who has had significant surgery in the past, specifically a total colectomy and proctectomy, which resulted in the creation of an ileostomy. Recently, they have discovered they have three blocked coronary arteries and are now experiencing several new and concerning symptoms. Here’s a breakdown of the issues and some advice that was shared:

- The person is experiencing severe pain in the right leg, which feels similar to varicose vein pain.
- There is sharp pain and swelling in the right testicle.
- They have a large, draining sinus with pus and blood beneath the area where the ostomy pouch is attached.
- They are having trouble urinating, described as marked urinary hesitancy.
- Despite not having a colon or rectum, they frequently feel an urgent need to defecate.
- Overall, they feel unwell and are worried that these issues might be connected.

The person is understandably feeling overwhelmed and has reached out to a community for support, even joking about the severity of their situation.

Additional information includes:
- An ultrasound has confirmed swelling in the right testicle, and the pain is still severe.
- They are currently taking prescribed painkillers and resting to avoid putting strain on their heart, with a doctor’s appointment scheduled to review both testicular and cardiac issues.
- The pain has worsened over the past two days.

Advice and insights from the community include:

1. Seek immediate professional care. Everyone suggests going to a doctor or emergency department right away, as leg pain combined with coronary artery disease could indicate deep-vein thrombosis or another serious condition.
2. Address cardiac risks promptly. Blocked arteries need to be evaluated quickly to prevent potential heart damage.
3. Investigate urinary difficulties and pelvic pressure. These symptoms could be due to an enlarged prostate or a bladder infection, both of which require medical attention.
4. Be aware of infection risks. The draining sinus on the abdomen might be an abscess or fistula, which should be examined, cultured, and treated by a healthcare professional.
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