Many patients have the same fear after gallbladder surgery. They often think about how normal or how active they will be after the gallbladder is removed. The second most common doubt is what to eat, what not to eat, and what diet to follow after gallbladder surgery or cholecystectomy. It is possible to live a…
Haemorrhoids are popularly known as piles. They are normal blood vessels located within the anus or lower rectum become swollen due to excess pressure. People with haemorrhoids problems might suffer from anal itching, rectal pain or discomfort, swelling, and rectal bleeding, etc. The causes of Haemorrhoids are many, but the exact cause is yet to…
The human body consists of 11 basic systems, all of which are influenced and regulated by hormones produced by the Endocrine System. Hormones are chemical messengers that control bodily functions and range from basic needs such as hunger to essential functions such as metabolism and reproduction. If any of these hormones break down, it can…
Obesity can have many factors that contribute to it. Various reasons could be genetics, lifestyle, disease, lack of exercise etc. Long-term weight loss can be challenging to achieve with just diet and exercise alone. Most candidates tend to gain weight quickly. For this reason, people are looking for weight loss methods that work best for…
Are you a person who is scared of going to the stools as it brings pain and tears in your eyes after defecation? Are your bowel movements so painful that you carefully choose what to eat and what not to? Have you ever noticed an irritating mass from your butt that is so itchy that…
What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, just below Adam’s apple. The thyroid gland wraps around your trachea (windpipe). Two parts of the thyroid gland are connected in the middle by a thin layer of tissue known as the isthmus. It is…
Obesity is a problem that develops in people of all ages, including the elderly. Although there are preventive steps to control and treat obesity in the elderly, weight-loss surgery is also done for people over 65 years of age. A new study shows that weight loss surgery can be beneficial for older people to achieve…
If you see a bulge under the skin anywhere on your abdomen or belly button or feel a pop in your groin area after lifting something heavy, don’t be surprised if the doctor tells you that you have a hernia. Hernias occur when internal organs, fat, or tissue penetrate weak points in the muscles and…