Around 5 million people in India develop inguinal hernias each year. Inguinal hernias, the most common type, make up 2/3 of the hernias. And roughly 90% of them are male – which might explain its reputation as a male condition. Why are only 20% of hernias repaired? Maybe because they don’t know what repair options…
A hernia is a condition whenever the body’s inside is pushed into an area that doesn’t belong to it. A hiatal hernia occurs when the upper stomach is pushed through a small opening (hiatus) in the diaphragm and chest cavity. The diaphragm is a large flat muscle that separates the lungs from the abdomen and…
One of the first things parents look forward to is for the belly button to heal. After a week or two of careful treatment, the umbilical cord dries and falls off without infection, leaving the umbilicus open. The belly button is a concern if it looks enlarged. While the baby is in the womb, the…
Hernias are a common problem that result in a bulge in the stomach or groin. There are many types of hernias. They can hurt you, but most of the time, you only see swelling or lumps in your stomach or groin. And they usually don’t leave without treatment, which often means surgery. Often harmless and…
In the morning for many people, going to the washroom is painful and leads to bleeding during bowel movements. They may have piles, with or without pain in the anus. While medicine brings temporary relief, the problem keeps repeating. Patients often experience discomfort associated with the embarrassment of pus discharge in the perianal area or…