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Acute Cholecystitis

Date : 11-Jan-2021

In our body, the gallbladder is a small organ that is situated below the liver to store the bile that is produced in the liver. The function of bile is to help in the digestion of fats in the small intestine. Acute cholecystitis is a painful condition in the abdomen which occurs when bile becomes trapped in the gallbladder causing inflammation. Most frequently this occurs due to the blockage by gallstones. Problems with the bile duct, tumors, and certain infections can also cause acute cholecystitis. Symptoms Excruciating pain in the upper right or center abdomen Radiating pain to the r

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Bariatric Surgery

Date : 24-Nov-2020

Basic Concept of Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgery is a common term used for weight-loss surgeries that make changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight. This surgery is designed to reduce the quantity of food consumed or alter the digestion process so that food is not broken down and absorbed in the usual way. Thus, the two basic basic types of bariatric surgery are restrictive surgeries and malabsorptive surgeries. Restrictive surgeries restrict the size of the stomach and slows down digestion, while malabsorptive surgeries interfere with absorption of calories. In some cases

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Portal Hypertension

Date : 14-Sep-2020

Portal Hypertension is a medical term used to refer to increased blood pressure in the blood vessels (Portal Vein) heading to the liver. Inside the human abdomen, the veins coming from the stomach, intestine, spleen and pancreas, join the portal vein, divide into smaller veins, which flows into and through the liver. If any form of liver damage blocks the flow of blood, then the blood pressure in the portal system increases, leading to the swelling of the veins in this area. Such veins can burst, leading to potentially life-threatening medical complications. The main symptoms are: Gastro

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Emergency Abdominal Surgery

Date : 30-May-2020

What is emergency surgery? Any surgery that may be necessary to deal with acute threat to life, limb, organ or tissue caused by external trauma, disease or complication of an earlier surgery, can be termed Emergency Surgery. Emergency Abdominal Surgery: That part of the human body between the chest and the pelvis is referred to as the abdomen and surgery to any part or organ inside this area is termed Abdominal Surgery and when there is any life threatening issue to any part or organ here that requires surgery, then it is an Emergency Abdominal Surgery. Any medical situation where infect

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Management pack for obesity

Date : 30-Mar-2020

Obesity can never be considered as a cosmetic problem. It is a medical condition that would cause many other health issues such as heart problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. Obesity can be defined as having excess body fat and being profusely overweight, where the BMI (Body Mass Index) is higher than 30. Causes of obesity Overeating food Alcohol abuse Not enough sleep No physical activity or exercise Certain medications Hereditary Hormonal changes Stress or anxiety Managing obesity Obesity management would include certain medications, changing lifestyl

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Never Ignore The Bleeding Piles

Date : 27-Jan-2020

Piles or Hemorrhoids are one of the most unpleasant health conditions. More than 75% of the people age 45 and above have had piles. This condition is both painful and embarrassing. Piles are swollen veins near the anus. They develop either inside the anus or outside the anus. The most common symptoms are pain, itching, and bleeding around the anal area. What causes piles? The exact causes of piles are unknown. Increased pressure in the lower rectum which can cause hemorrhoidal veins to become swollen and inflamed. Other possible causes of piles are: Straining on the toilet Pregnancy an

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Can You Live A Normal Life With Chronic Pancreatitis

Date : 18-Nov-2019

Chronic pancreatitis is an irreversible long term condition characterized by the progressive inflammation of the pancreas that leads to the permanent breakdown of its structure and function. The pancreas is the organ located behind the stomach whose primary purpose is to secrete enzymes that help in the digestion process. It is also responsible for insulin regulation in the body. People with pancreatitis will no longer be able to digest the food and regulate their blood sugar as calcium stones and cysts may develop in the pancreas that blocks the digestive enzymes to the stomach. The disease

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Why would you need a bowel resection?

Date : 10-Oct-2019

Why would you need a bowel resection? Any surgery that removes tissue or any part of an organ is known as a resection. Bowel resection or partial colectomy is a surgery that removes a diseased or damaged part of the colon or rectum. This procedure can be done for many diseases that affect the colon, such as colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, or Crohn's disease. The objective of bowel resection is to take out the part of the colon or rectum where the problem is. Depending on several factors your doctor decides whether you should have open resection or a laparoscopy. These include:• The

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Laparoscopic Surgery And Its Benefits

Date : 22-Jul-2019

Laparoscopic surgery is a surgical procedure where tiny incisions are made to operate the targeted area. The process involves the usage of a tool known as the laparoscope which consists of a tiny video camera with a small light at its end. It is by far the safest and most effective surgical procedure performed by surgeons these days. Unlike traditional open surgery, laparoscopic surgery involves small incisions so it is also known as "minimally invasive" surgery. Most of the abdominal surgeries like gall bladder surgery, bariatric surgery, pancreatic surgery, hernia repair and many more are co

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Date : 07-Mar-2019

Gastrointestinal bleeding is not a disease but a symptom of any disorder in the digestive tract. It is also known as gastrointestinal hemorrhage. The bleeding can happen from anywhere on the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth (where it starts) to the anus (where it ends). The bleeding can range from mild to severe depending on the disease that one is affected. To locate and detect the actual cause of the bleeding, sophisticated imaging technology is used. Symptoms: Symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding depend on the location of the bleeding and can be either obvious or hidden. When it&r

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Know More About Giant Ventral Hernia

Date : 10-Jan-2019

Abdominal wall hernias are seen more often in multiparous women who are moderately obese and had multiple operations on their abdomen. Some of those hernias are large and grotesque often contain multiple bowel loops and had repeated operations in the past. So, here we will be discussing Giant Ventral Hernia whose risk factors are way higher. We have chosen this particular kind as a topic of discussion to make you aware of its circumstances and the various treatments available. What is a Giant Ventral Hernia? The Ventral Hernia is a collection of tissues that bulges through a weak opening i

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Get Expert Treatment For Colorectal Cancer

Date : 27-Dec-2018

Cancer that occurs in the large intestine (colon or rectum) is known as colorectal cancer. It is also known as colon cancer or rectal cancer on the basis of location of cancer. Often colo-rectal cancers may not be detected in the early stages and rarely cause any symptoms. It is always ideal to catch these early so as to ensure curative treatment. How has colorectal cancer start? Generally, colorectal cancer is started as a lump on the inner lining of the colon or the rectum. These lumps are known as polyps. There are two main types of polyps. Adenomatous polyps (adenomas) Hyperplastic

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Surgeries of Liver for Different Disorders

Date : 27-Nov-2018

Liver surgery comprises various operations of the liver for different disorders. The most common operation performed on the liver is a resection (removal of a portion of the liver). The most typical indication for liver resection is a malignant tumor. Tumors can be primary (developed in the liver) or metastatic (developed in another organ, then migrated to the liver). The majority of liver metastases come from the colon. The single tumor or more than one tumor confined to either left or right side of the liver can be successfully resected with 5-year survival as high as 60%. Liver resection

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What is Bariatric Surgery? Who can have Weight Loss Surgeries?

Date : 12-Oct-2018

Now the obesity problem make difficulties for the children itself, obesity badly causes other health issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea. So for avoiding such health issues the bariatric and metabolic surgery are the best solution. Now the bariatric surgeries are common for weight loss. Through surgical procedure, restricting the amount of food the stomach can hold, which results the weight loss and some hormonal changes to the body. The main advantage of bariatric surgery is which are safe and effective. Also the patient can able get back his normal activitie

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Jaundice Specialist in Chennai

Date : 12-Sep-2018

What is Jaundice ? Jaundice, causes your skin and the white portion of the eyes to turn yellow. Excess production of Bilirubin causes Jaundice. As the red blood cells break down, the body reproduces new cells to replace them. A state where the liver is not able to control the breakdown of red blood cells, bilirubin piles in the body and makes your skin look yellow. Jaundice, is a condition in which Bilirubin (compound released by breakdown of haemoglobin from red blood cells) gets circulated in the blood. The excess production of bilirubin causes the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes in mou

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Best Piles Surgeon in Chennai

Date : 12-Aug-2019

PILES are enlarged or inflated blood vessels of the anus. Called as Hemorrhoids in medical terminology. It is the dilation of all the veins of the anus. It appears either bluish or purplish, causing swelling due to stagnated blood. Symptoms of Piles are Bleeding, Itching, pain and lump feelings in the anus. In some cases , we tend to neglect the PILES Symptoms, and so need to visit a doctor. People who are just in their teens or young are affected. Reasons can be many for this Piles. But some symptoms that leads to this disease are diet, living styles, sitting habits. People do get confused w

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Bariatric Surgeon In Chennai

Date : 05-Jul-2018

Bariatric Surgery -: Bariatric Surgery is a type of weight loss surgery will help the people to reduce their weight who have obesity. The bariatric surgery includes different procedures. There are different types of bariatric surgery -: Laparoscopic Roux en Y Gastric -: It is the most powerfull, accurate, and most performed weight loss surgery among the other surgeries. Laparoscopic Roux en Y Gastric provides best balance between risk of complication and the weight loss. Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding -: In this particular procedure surgeon will put a band around the upper

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Anal Fissure Surgeon in Chennai

Date : 10-Jun-2018

An anal fissure is a small tear or crack occurring in the anus. It may occur when passing large or hard stool, strain happen in childbirth, or experiencing repeated diarrhea. Anal fissure can cause pain and bleeding during bowel movements. It also cause itching and burning in the anal areas. The anal fissure problem can affect to both men and women of all age and it’s often seen in infants and young children. Symptoms of Anal fissure : Some of the symptoms that helps to recognise anal fissure are : Burning or itching in the anal area Severe pain may feel in the anal area during b

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Day Care Laparoscopic Surgery for Hernia

Date : 12-May-2018

It is now possible to get rid of the painful lernia lump that is made up of substances from within the abdomen that can go out of place within a day. A day care surgery refers to a specific operating complex (in this case, hernia repair) for surgical treatment of patients who are admitted and discharged on the same day. Hernia is a tissue or any body part that protrudes through the abdominal wall or any other part of the body, normally or abnormally. You could either be born with Hernia or it could have been an effect of any surgery or weakness developed in the belly muscles over time. Her

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What is causing burning sensation in stomach?

Date : 15-Apr-2018

Ulceration which occurs within the duodenum is one of the common surgical complaints with a wide spectrum of types and severity of presentation. Many ulcers are usually caused by a bacterial infection or particular types of painkilling drugs. What causes duodenal ulcers? Helicobacter Pylori Infection: A bacterium found in the stomach has been shown to have a role in the development of duodenal ulcers and is often responsible for them failing to heal when treated with acid suppression drugs. Too much secretion of the stomach acid: This is found in some cases of duodenal ulceration. Non-

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Know The Symptoms And Kill Stomach Cancer

Date : 02-Mar-2018

Stomach cancer begins when the cancer cells are formed in the inner lining of the stomach. These cells can grow into a tumor over time. It is also called as gastric cancer. What Causes Stomach Cancer? Smoking Obesity A diet which is high in smoked, pickled or salty foods Stomach surgery for an ulcer Type-A blood Epstein-Barr virus infection Certain genes Exposure to asbestos Symptoms Of Stomach Cancer Indigestion Feeling bloated after a meal Heartburn Slight nausea Loss of appetite As stomach tumors grow, there may be more serious symptoms, such as: Stomach

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment

Date : 24-Feb-2018

Inflammatory bowel disease also known as IBD is prolonged inflammation of the digestive tract due to a group of intestinal disorders. The two major types of Inflammatory bowel disease are Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD). Ulcerative Colitis Ulcerative Colitis is a condition which causes chronic inflammation in the lining of the large intestine (Colon). It usually affects the sigmoid colon (lower section) and the rectum. It may sometimes affect the whole colon. Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s Disease is the inflammation of the digestive or Gastrointestinal tract. I

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Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery for Obesity

Date : 20-Jan-2018

Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery can be done for people who want to get rid of their over body weight. Laparoscopy mainly involves the usage of a specialized telescope to examine stomach. What are the advantages of bariatric surgery? Postoperative pain is less Requires only a few days at hospital Fast recovery and get back to daily routine Improvement in cosmesis Reduce the amount of food consumption What is the recovery procedure after bariatric surgery? After the Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, you may go home on the same day Sometimes you may need to stay overnight based on the

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What you should know about Hiatal Hernia Surgery!

Date : 15-Dec-2017

If an internal part bulges into an area where it does not belongs is called hernia. The hiatus is an opening in the diaphragm (separates chest and abdomen). In a hiatal hernia, the stomach bulges up into the chest through that opening. Hiatal hernia -Types There are two types of Hiatal hernias. They are sliding and paraesophageal.Hiatal Hernia – Causes Mostly causes of Hiatal Hernia is unknown. However, the following are the major triggers for the Hiatal Hernia bulg. Person born with bigger hiatal opening Increased pressure in the abdomen (pregnancy) Obesity coughing or strain

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Don’t Let Gallstones Disturb You Again

Date : 12-Nov-2017

The Gallbladder is a pear-shaped organ beneath the right side of the liver in the human body. Gallbladder assists in digestion by collection and concentration of bile. However, the removal of the gallbladder does not make much effect on the food digestion process in human body. Gallstones The primary reason for gallbladder removal in most cases is the presence of gallstones. Why Gallstones are formed !! The common triggering factors for gallstone formation are: Overweight Rapid Weight loss Lack of Physical activities Diabetics Alcohol Intake Chrone’s Diseases The gallsto

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