ACL Tears: Surgery Not Always Necessary

Not every person with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) requires surgery, as an unstable knee or a sense of the knee giving out are common indications for surgery. Surgeons may recommend surgery for individuals who engage in high-stress activities that strain the knee. Surgery carries risks such as infection, blood clots, graft failure, arthritis, and scarring. Irregular heart rate and cholesterol issues are not reasons to avoid surgery. In another query, a "leaky gut" causing a limited diet is discussed, but there is no strong evidence supporting the idea of a particularly leaky gut. The rapid need to use the bathroom after consuming certain foods may be due to a gastrocolic reflex, a physiological response that causes the colon to become more active, particularly in people with irritable bowel syndrome.