Can an appendix burst due to infection ?
Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency which requires prompt intervention. It is heralded by pain which usually starts in the central abdomen but later on shifts to the right lower quadrant. This is usually accompanied by nausea and vomiting , anorexia and fever. The appendix is swollen in acute appendicitis and becomes turgid . Since […]
What are the symptoms of acute appendicitis?
The appendix is a small tubular finger sized organ which is present in the lower abdomen on the right side and is attached to the first part of the large intestine. This organ doesn’t have any function in the human body but is prone to get infected by blockage of its lumen. When such an […]
Why is surgical repair of hernia necessary?
A hernia occurs because of weakness of the muscle or fascia causing abnormal displacement of fat/ intestinal contents from their normal location. It generally presents as a painless swelling in the region of umbilicus or groin which increases on exertion and reduces spontaneously on resting/ lying down. The natural history of a hernia is that […]
Can gallbladder stones lead to jaundice ?
Gallbladder stones are a very common surgical condition especially in middle aged females who are overweight and consume a high fat and high cholesterol diet. The gallbladder is a storage reservoir for bile produced by the liver. It is connected to the liver via the common bile duct which ultimately opens into the small intestine […]
Pilonidal sinus
It is a peculiar condition that affects mostly young men in which there is formation of one or multiple openings with pus discharge in the area of the natal cleft (fold between the buttocks). The cause for its formation is friction between the skin folds causing the hair to penetrate the skin leading to the […]
Can small gallbladder stones be treated with medicines?
Many people suffer from gallstones and some are detected when the stones are very small in size. Small stones are those which are less than 5 mm in size. These stones can easily pass into the bile ducts and cause blockage of the flow of bile. This can lead to infection of the gallbladder, jaundice, […]
Which diet is better for maintaining healthy weight?
There is often a controversy regarding what kind of diet is best for weight loss. People often have the misconception that one or the other diet is better for weight loss. The reality is that none of the diets is a perfect diet but rather a healthy and balanced diet incorporating a variety of foods […]
What are the causes of breast cancer in women?
Breast cancer is a common cancer found in women of advanced age. It commonly presents as a painless lump in the breast which increases in size with time. There may also be nipple retraction, discharge from the nipple or swelling in the axilla. The causes of breast cancer in women include the following-
Does laparoscopic surgery affect the future pregnancy outcome in unmarried girls?
Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgery performed for various intra abdominal conditions. It may be performed for gallbladder stones, appendix, hernia , obesity and a number of gynaecological problems like ovarian cyst, fibroid, etc. Laparoscopic surgery for organs other than those involved in the reproductive system doesn’t impact the fertility in females. Even performing […]
Can laparoscopic surgery be performed during pregnancy?
Normal pregnancy lasts for around 9 months and is a critical phase for both the woman and the developing foetus. However, some emergency condition may arise in this period which may necessitate laparoscopic or open surgery. Generally, surgery is avoided in the first trimester as the drugs used during Anaethesia are toxic to the developing […]