A mass-like lesion that develops in the breast is known as a breast lump. Breast lumps differ in size and texture and can cause pain. Some don’t find it through a physical exam or imaging exam. Most lumps in the breast are benign, which means non-cancerous. And lumps are uncommon in children and teenagers. The…
Hernia recurrence occurs when the hernia comes back after hernia surgery. The mesh device is designed to prevent the hernia from recurring. However, recurrent hernias often occur due to complications from a damaged mesh implant. Hernias can affect men and women of all ages, including children. A hernia is a condition in which a bulge…
Surgery is an option for treating hyperthyroidism, but it’s not used as often as antithyroid drugs or radioactive iodine. Thyroid surgical procedure includes eliminating part or the entirety of the thyroid gland. Some types of hyperthyroidism, such as a solitary toxic adenoma, involve surgery to remove a portion of the thyroid gland (called thyroid lobectomy)…