Ventral hernias occur in the vertical center of the abdominal wall. Symptoms include abdominal pain, especially when lifting or exerting with excessive force. Treatment is surgery, including open and laparoscopic procedures. With increased advances to surgery with minimal access and increased public awareness, one of the most common questions that patients face for surgery is…
A hernia is a soft bulge that shows up under the skin. It occurs when an organ or fatty tissue of the intestine pushes through a weak spot in the belly (abdominal) muscles. Inguinal hernia(inner groin) and Umbilical hernia(belly button) are the most common type of hernias seen in children. Hernia repair in children is…
What Is A Hernia? A hernia is said to be caused when the contents start pushing out through the weak muscle walls holding it. Most of the hernias are abdominal hernias, that means they appear in the belly and groin areas. Usually, hernias tend to get bigger and they do not get better on their…
Are you experiencing intense pain in the abdomen area, which is giving you a hard time sitting still in a comfortable position? Are you running high temperatures with chills? Does it hurt in abdomen post eating? If you are suffering from all the above, then it is high time to consult a doctor to seek…
Cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove your gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ that can be seen at the upper right side of your abdomen. Bile is a digestive fluid produced in your liver, once the gallbladder is removed, this flows directly to your small intestine from the liver, rather than being…
Appendicitis is a severe medical condition of inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a 3.5-inch tissue tube that extends from the large intestine. It is a surgical emergency that needs a prompt surgery for the removal of the appendix because if left untreated, it can burst and spill out hazardous materials into the abdominal…