Umbilical hernias do not go away naturally and require medical treatment to repair them and surgery is the only way to repair them. A hernia occurs when the inside of the body pushes out a weak spot in a muscle or tissue. Most types of hernias develop in adolescents or adults. Umbilical hernias are more…
Around 5 million people in India develop inguinal hernias each year. Inguinal hernias, the most common type, make up 2/3 of the hernias. And roughly 90% of them are male – which might explain its reputation as a male condition. Why are only 20% of hernias repaired? Maybe because they don’t know what repair options…
Colon cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed malignancies in men and women in developed countries. This disease rarely occurs before age 40, and the risk of colon cancer is highest at age 70. Seventy-five per cent of colon tumours occur in patients aged 65 and over. The incidence of colon cancer has increased…
The human body has four glands behind the thyroid. These four tiny glands are responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body, so problems with these glands can cause a deficiency of calcium in the bones or a flood of calcium in the blood. An adenoma is a tumour of an organ or gland. These…
Hernias are a common problem. This causes a localized bulge in the abdomen or groin. It is often harmless and painless, but sometimes it can cause discomfort and pain. Did you know that nearly one-third of hernias occur in children within their first six months? This is common, especially in premature babies. The most common…
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…