The fact that many of us don’t know is that traditional Indian treatment methods like yoga and Ayurveda can be highly beneficial for patients who have undergone bariatric and hernia surgeries. They aid in quicker recovery and long-term health maintenance post-surgery. However, these healthy practices should be integrated into daily life, as suggested by a…
Over the years, there has been a significant improvement in hernia repair surgery, especially due to the complications associated with surgery. The increased attention towards these challenges led the medical community to improvise existing approaches and introduce innovative techniques to enhance patient outcomes and overall quality of life. Approximately 20 million people undergo hernia repair…
The journey of any hernia surgery begins with a simple screening. Hernias are of different types, and they occur when the internal organs push out through a weak muscle or tissue wall that holds them in place. Hernias can affect both men and women, from newborns to the elderly. It is one of the most…
As the name indicates, a sports hernia is not exactly a type of hernia. It is a soft tissue injury that usually happens to a tendon or muscle in the lower abdomen or groin while playing certain high-impact sports like football, hockey, or rugby. Experts call it athletic pubalgia, which refers to pain in the…
Hernia is one of the most common health problems that many people are facing these days. Around 2 million people in India alone are undergoing hernia surgeries every year. A hernia is defined as the protrusion of inside body parts through the weak muscles and connective tissues. In severe cases, hernia surgery is necessary, which…
The gallbladder is one of the smallest organs that looks like a sac and stores bile produced by the liver. Bile juice plays an important role in breaking down the dietary fats we consume. The gallbladder makes the bile fluid highly concentrated, and the presence of fatty foods allows the gallbladder to flow concentrated bile…
A hernia is defined as a bulge or lump that occurs when an inside part of your body protrudes through a weak muscle wall or tissue that contains it. Most of the time, hernias occur in the abdominal area, where some of the organs push through the weak walls of your abdominal cavity. Hernias are…
Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are enlarged or swollen veins surrounding the (inside and outside) anus or in the lower rectum. The rectum, which is the bowel’s last part, connects to the anus, an opening through which feces exits the body. Everyone (both men and women) has this hemorrhoidal tissue in the rectal area, which is…
A hernia develops when the muscle of the abdominal wall compromises its integrity and becomes weak. Over time, a gap is created in this weak wall, allowing abdominal tissues and some parts of the intestine to start protruding out through the gap. Hernias can lead to severe health problems if they are not treated properly. …
There are various types of hernias, and they are among the most common health problems affecting many people, from newborns to elderly people. Surgical repair is the common treatment used to fix most hernia problems. Remember, all hernias might not require surgery. Open hernia surgery and laparoscopic hernia repair are the most popular surgical procedures…
The gallbladder is about a 10 cm pear-shaped organ located just below your liver. The main function of this organ is to store, concentrate, and release bile acids into your stomach when necessary. These bile acids are produced by the liver, and they are responsible for digestion and absorbing fats in the body. People can…
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…