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Can I Drive A Car With Grade 3 Liver Laceration?
Brief Answer:
Medical attention needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query. Grade 3 liver laceration is more than a inch deep and may be associated with active bleeding. You will need medical attention and depending upon the condition of liver treatment may vary from Bed rest to surgery.
You should avoid driving and living alone till your local treating doctor advise you to.
If you are being given home Health care following can be done::
Take all medicines prescribed by your caregiver. Follow the directions carefully.
Keep all follow-up appointments.
Do not take any over-the-counter painkillers unless your caregiver says it is okay. Some can cause bleeding. This can be very risky for someone who has had a liver laceration.
You will probably need to see your caregiver often for about 2 months. These checkups help make sure you are healing well.
You may need more blood tests or another CT scan.
Take it easy for awhile. It may be several months before you can go back to your old routine. If you have questions about a specific activity, ask before doing it.
Until your caregiver says it is okay:
- Do not do anything that requires extra energy.
- Do not do any activity that are strenuous.
If you had surgery, you will be given more instructions on what to do and not do. Before leaving the hospital, know how to care for your wound. Ask what to do if a problem develops.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
You can contact me on my page http://bit.ly/1dYupT2
Wish you a good health.
Medical attention needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query. Grade 3 liver laceration is more than a inch deep and may be associated with active bleeding. You will need medical attention and depending upon the condition of liver treatment may vary from Bed rest to surgery.
You should avoid driving and living alone till your local treating doctor advise you to.
If you are being given home Health care following can be done::
Take all medicines prescribed by your caregiver. Follow the directions carefully.
Keep all follow-up appointments.
Do not take any over-the-counter painkillers unless your caregiver says it is okay. Some can cause bleeding. This can be very risky for someone who has had a liver laceration.
You will probably need to see your caregiver often for about 2 months. These checkups help make sure you are healing well.
You may need more blood tests or another CT scan.
Take it easy for awhile. It may be several months before you can go back to your old routine. If you have questions about a specific activity, ask before doing it.
Until your caregiver says it is okay:
- Do not do anything that requires extra energy.
- Do not do any activity that are strenuous.
If you had surgery, you will be given more instructions on what to do and not do. Before leaving the hospital, know how to care for your wound. Ask what to do if a problem develops.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
You can contact me on my page http://bit.ly/1dYupT2
Wish you a good health.
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