Gallstones, which may develop in the gallbladder or other areas of the biliary tract, are tiny, solid deposits of cholesterol and bile salts that can block the natural flow of bile. The gallbladder, located on the right side of your abdomen just beneath the liver, is a small organ with the main function of storing…
A hernia is a health condition that occurs when an organ or fatty tissue inside the body pushes or protrudes out through a weak area in the muscle or connective tissue. Inguinal hernias, which develop in the groin region, are the most commonly observed in children. Compared to girls, boys are at greater risk of…
Hiatus hernia is a medical condition often called a hiatal hernia. In this condition a portion of the stomach is displaced upward into the chest cavity through the diaphragm opening called the esophageal hiatus. When this happens it causes a bulge or protrusion. The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle that divides the chest (thoracic) cavity…
Although hernia and constipation are two different medical conditions, they occasionally coexist, which may result in irritation and complications. A hernia is defined as an opening in the weak muscular wall where the inner parts of the abdomen protrude outward. Constipation, on the other hand, indicates irregular or difficult bowel movements. Hernias most commonly appear…
Thousands of people are suffering from thyroid problems around the world. Medication proves effective in treating thyroid problems, although, in some instances, surgery may be necessary as a viable treatment option. So if your doctor suggested undergoing thyroid surgery, don’t worry, you are not alone in this experience. Around 2,50,000 thyroid surgeries are performed in…
Gallstones are one of the most common reasons for gallbladder surgery. The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ situated beneath the liver. It is an important organ in storing and discharging bile juice, which is a liquid comprised of cholesterol, bilirubin, and bile salts. The liver produces this bile and it assists in the digestion…
First, let’s understand the source cause of the hernia before knowing the possibility of hernia surgery without mesh. A hernia usually happens when your muscle wall becomes weak in your abdomen area. When the tissues in the muscle wall become weak, a small gap is formed and through the gap, the intestinal organs start to…
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Millions of individuals throughout the world suffer from GERD, and its frequency is increasing. It is a chronic disorder of the digestive system where stomach acid or bile flows back into the oesophagus, and develops as a number of uncomfortable symptoms. Heartburn, pain in the chest, swallowing problems, and chronic cough…
Understanding Piles (Hemorrhoids): Piles, also called haemorrhoids, are a common and often painful medical condition affecting many people around the world. It is defined as the swollen and inflamed blood vessels that appear in and around the rectum and anus. The severity of the condition from one person to the other and may result in…
A hernia is a condition where a portion of an organ, such as the intestine or fatty tissue, bulges out through a muscle or tissue that is weak. Hernias are of different types categorized based on the area it occurs and inguinal hernia the most common type of hernia. It happens when a section of…