A surgical procedure is an effective means of treatment for some deep-rooted health problems. However, traditional surgical procedures often cause pain, leave huge scars, and force them to be bedridden for long periods. We are fortunate to live in an era where constant innovation has been made in all areas of medicine, and minimally invasive…
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)…
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…