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Discovering a lump in your abdomen or learning you have a hernia can be alarming, and the thought of surgery may seem unavoidable. While it’s true that surgery is the only permanent solution for a hernia, there’s some reassurance in knowing that hernia surgeries are among the most frequently performed surgical procedures. What is Hernia?A
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Ultrasound examination of the abdomen was not possible 50 years ago just like the coronary angiography and bypass surgery for the heart. If these were available then, many would have lived to be grandfathers and great grandfathers. CT and MRI Scanners were not available 40 years ago. Or else many other ailments would have been
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The Gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ beneath the right side of the liver in the human body. Gallbladder assists in digestion by collection and concentration of bile. However, the removal of the gallbladder does not make much effect on the food digestion process in human body. Gallstones The primary reason for gallbladder removal in most
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If an internal part bulges into an area where it does not belongs is called hernia. The hiatus is an opening in the diaphragm (separates chest and abdomen). In a hiatal hernia, the stomach bulges up into the chest through that opening. Hiatal hernia -Types There are two types of Hiatal hernias. They are sliding and paraesophageal.Hiatal Hernia
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Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery can be done for people who want to get rid of their over body weight. Laparoscopy mainly involves the usage of a specialized telescope to examine stomach. What are the advantages of bariatric surgery? What is the recovery procedure after bariatric surgery? What to expect after bariatric surgery? When you return to the hospital
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Inflammatory bowel disease also known as IBD is prolonged inflammation of the digestive tract due to a group of intestinal disorders. The two major types of Inflammatory bowel disease are Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD). Ulcerative Colitis Ulcerative Colitis is a condition which causes chronic inflammation in the lining of the large intestine (Colon).
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Stomach cancer begins when the cancer cells are formed in the inner lining of the stomach. These cells can grow into a tumor over time. It is also called as gastric cancer. What Causes Stomach Cancer? Symptoms Of Stomach Cancer As stomach tumors grow, there may be more serious symptoms, such as: How Is Stomach Cancer
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Ulceration which occurs within the duodenum is one of the common surgical complaints with a wide spectrum of types and severity of presentation. Many ulcers are usually caused by a bacterial infection or particular types of painkilling drugs. What causes duodenal ulcers? What are the symptoms of duodenal ulcers? Diagnosis and treatment of duodenal ulcers: Ulcers
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It is now possible to get rid of the painful lernia lump that is made up of substances from within the abdomen that can go out of place within a day. A day care surgery refers to a specific operating complex (in this case, hernia repair) for surgical treatment of patients who are admitted and
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An anal fissure is a small tear or crack occurring in the anus. It may occur when passing large or hard stool, strain happen in childbirth, or experiencing repeated diarrhea. Anal fissure can cause pain and bleeding during bowel movements. It also cause itching and burning in the anal areas. The anal fissure problem can
