Graves’ disease — an autoimmune disorder which affects the thyroid gland. Sir Robert Graves was the first person to describe it in the early 19th century, so it was named after him. The thyroid gland is a small-sized butterfly-shaped gland which is located in the neck. It produces hormones that regulate many bodily functions like…
Overweight or obesity is a condition in which excess body fat has built up to such an extent that it negatively impacts health. People are generally considered obese when their body mass index (BMI) is 35-40 or higher. Bariatric surgery is a weight loss procedure that may be recommended to patients who are obese i.e….
A hernia is a protrusion of an organ or other body structure through the wall of the cavity in which it is usually contained. Hernias are most commonly found in the abdomen, especially in the groin area. They may also occur in the chest, diaphragm, or through other body openings. There are several types of…