A hernia is a condition whenever the body’s inside is pushed into an area that doesn’t belong to it. A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper stomach is pushed through a small opening (hiatus) in the diaphragm and chest cavity. The diaphragm is a large flat muscle that separates the lungs from the abdomen and…
Piles, also known as haemorrhoids, are one of the most painful and common anal diseases. Pile is a condition of swollen accumulation of tissue and blood vessels inside or outside the anus. This is mainly due to chronic diarrhoea, chronic constipation, pregnancy, lifting heavy objects, and strain during bowel movements. Timely treatment is essential in…
Thyroid removal is a standard surgical procedure that involves removing the thyroid gland. Previously, thyroidectomy was performed as an open procedure with an incision in the front of the neck that was usually longer than 6 centimetres. Now surgeons use advanced techniques to operate on the thyroid. This operation is done through a tiny incision…
Inguinal hernia -Diagnosis and treatment Do you experience groin pain every time you lift something or while coughing? You may have a hernia near your groin that requires medical attention. A hernia usually refers to an unusual protrusion of an organ in the body. In an inguinal hernia, the bulge or hernia is near the…
Hernia pain can be terrifying, and delaying surgery can be risky. Make the right and well-informed decision and choose the best surgery available to repair an inguinal hernia and say goodbye to endless suffering. The cost of hernia surgery in Hyderabad depends on the type and severity of your condition. An inguinal hernia is a…
Haemorrhoids, also called piles, are caused by swelling of the blood vessels in or around the anus and rectum. Haemorrhoid veins are located at the bottom of the rectum and anus. Sometimes these blood vessels swell, resulting in thin and stretched walls. This causes severe irritation while passing faecal or bowel movements. Haemorrhoids are usually…
A hydrocele is a disorder that causes swelling of the scrotum due to an abnormal buildup of fluid in the scrotum. The accumulated fluid surrounds the testicles. This is one of the most common physiological diseases in newborns under one (congenital hydrocele). Strangely, in infants and children, this disease automatically goes away without treatment. Hydroceles…
Gastric acids and ingested fluids can affect the lining of the stomach tissue. Acid flow into the oesophagus due to acid reflux (backflow or acidic fluid movement upwards) can also cause irritation and pain in the oesophagus lining. Inflammation, pain, and erosion of the digestive system’s lining due to stomach acid are classified as gastritis…
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland. The thyroid is located in the centre of the lower neck, below the voice box and around the front half of the windpipe. It looks like a fly just above the collarbone and has two halves (lobes) connected by a small piece of tissue (isthmus). The thyroid is…
Gallbladder disease is one of the most common procedures performed in India. Before 1991, the open technique was the standard procedure for cholecystectomy. This usually involves doing an intraoperative cholangiogram if having CBD stones and the patient usually stays at home 2 to 6 days postoperatively. With the advent of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the gold standard…
The appendix is a small worm-like structure attached to the cecum, the initial part of the large intestine, in the lower right corner of the stomach. In the first few years of life, the appendix acts as part of the immune system but has no known function. Sudden inflammation of the appendix is known as…
Obesity is linked to many endocrine disorders associated with hormonal imbalance and resistance. Some of these disorders are thought to contribute to the development of obesity, while others are considered secondary effects of obesity and usually resolve after weight loss. Hormones play an important role in appetite, metabolism, body fat distribution, and excess energy storage…