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Is Surgical Removal Of Stone From Spleen Advisable For A Diabetic Patient?
hello My mother has been told by the doctor that she has stone in her spleen which can be removed through surgery but the problem is that she is a patient of high blood sugar since last 20 years and according to sugar specialists she wont be able to survive through anesthesia for the surgery. I am seeking your advice in these circumstances as my mother has constant pain and inflammation in her spleen. Regards Manan
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Thank you for your query
Am sorry to hear that your mother is in pain.
I would like to clarify a few things.
1) does she have any other health issues such as being overweight /obese, heart disease, hypertension, clotting disorders, kidney or liver problem?
2)how old is she and how long does she have diabetes?
3)are her sugars under control with medications?
4)how big is the stone and can it removed laparoscopically (minimally invasive surgery?
When deciding to do a. Surgery, the benefits are weighed against the risks and if the benefits are more,. Doctors will advice surgery after explaining the risks Involved.
Being a diabetic increases risk of surgery related complications but it does not mean that you have to avoid surgery if necessary.
Sugars can be controlled with insulin during the perioperative period to. Ensure adequate control.
If however, she has any other health issues which can increase the risks more than the benefits, she may need an alternate treatment plan.
Before any surgery, a physician, an anesthetist and cardiologist need to examine and give the thumbs up for the procedure.
She may need to be admitted a few days in advance to make sure she is fit for surgery
Hope I've helped.
Please let us know if you need any clarification.
Wish you all good health
Am sorry to hear that your mother is in pain.
I would like to clarify a few things.
1) does she have any other health issues such as being overweight /obese, heart disease, hypertension, clotting disorders, kidney or liver problem?
2)how old is she and how long does she have diabetes?
3)are her sugars under control with medications?
4)how big is the stone and can it removed laparoscopically (minimally invasive surgery?
When deciding to do a. Surgery, the benefits are weighed against the risks and if the benefits are more,. Doctors will advice surgery after explaining the risks Involved.
Being a diabetic increases risk of surgery related complications but it does not mean that you have to avoid surgery if necessary.
Sugars can be controlled with insulin during the perioperative period to. Ensure adequate control.
If however, she has any other health issues which can increase the risks more than the benefits, she may need an alternate treatment plan.
Before any surgery, a physician, an anesthetist and cardiologist need to examine and give the thumbs up for the procedure.
She may need to be admitted a few days in advance to make sure she is fit for surgery
Hope I've helped.
Please let us know if you need any clarification.
Wish you all good health
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