Nausea may also develop, and the liver and spleen can become enlarged. Loss of appetite is common, along with excessive thirst and a dry mouth. Some people with alcoholic liver disease may also vomit blood or have vomit that looks like coffee grounds, and in some cases people have black, tarry or bloody stools.
The recovery period after knee arthroscopy surgery depends on the patient and his or her condition. For most cases, patients can return to office work within a week. And many return to a more active and normal lifestyle within one to two months.he ankle of the leg to be exercised should be bent at a 90-degree angle, and the knee is straightened as much as possible. Then, the entire leg and thigh are lifted off the floor to a height of approximately 1 to 1-1/2 feet and held in the air for 6 seconds.
This part of the procedure usually lasts 30 minutes to over an hour. How long it takes depends upon the findings and the treatment necessary. Arthroscopy for the knee is most commonly used for: 1  Removal or repair of torn meniscal cartilage.our doctor will discuss with you when you may drive. This decision is based on a number of factors, including: 1  The knee involved. 2  Whether you drive an automatic or stick shift. 3  The nature of the procedure. 4  Your level of pain. 5  Whether you are using narcotic pain medications. 6  How well you can control your knee.