Laparoscopic cholecystectomy- the laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder removal

What is laparoscopic cholecystectomy?? Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is a laparoscopic surgical procedure for removing Gallbladder. It is a minimally invasive surgery that is performed through minimally invasive surgery devices which involves small incisions to remove the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a digestive organ that is present just below the liver in the upper abdomen. The main function of the gallbladder is to store bile which helps in absorbing dietary fats. However, the gallbladder is not a compulsory organ of the digestive system and digestion of a high fiber diet can be easily done without the presence of Gallbladder as well. However, if your Gallbladder becomes inflamed, then it is very important to remove it. Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy is one of the most popular and common types of surgery available for the removal of diseased Gallbladder. Reasons for performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy The main reason behind performing laparoscopic cholecystectomy and removing of the Gallbladder is due to the complications caused by the gallstones in the Gallbladder. The situation of having gallstones in the Gallbladder is known…

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Get your sinuses ventilated: FESS

Sinuses are air spaces meant for help in humidify the air and enhance the quality of voice. Do you know recurrent heavy headedness, severe headache while lowering your head, recurrent infection of upper respiratory tract infection can be serious and very problematic? Sinusitis might be the cause. Mostly sinusitis is a rhinogenic in origin, ear infection, or dental infection. Our nose has cilia on its wall which helps in the movement of nasal secretion out of the nose. During nasal infection, these cilia function less efficiently result in the stasis of secretion and mucus in nasal sinus. What difficulties you will face when suffering sinusitis? Mostly symptoms are rhinogenic and usually same as cold. Following are the symptoms of sinusitis: 1) Nasal congestion or obstruction. 2) Pain on sinofacial region. 3) Headache while lowering or shaking it. 4) Mucopurulent nasal discharge. 5) A sensation of sneezing or multiple time sneezing. 5) The reduced smelling sense thus resulting in the inability to have flavors in food. 6) Change in voice.   How sinusitis…

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Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAGB): obesity solution

  Life is becoming hectic these days with so many works to do and no time for ourselves. This is increasing obesity in people. Sedentary and time taking jobs doesn't leave time for cooking healthy home food and craving for fast foods increases. It may lead to other life-threatening conditions. If your weight is not reducing by dieting or workout, you may need bariatric surgery. Gastric Banding The adjustable band is put to bind the stomach below oesophagus so as to make a small pouch-like structure. The outlet to the distal part of the stomach is very narrow, this makes the obese person satiated for a long time. The small pouch gets full of a small amount of food. Thus, resulting in weight loss. It is scheduled for a limited time, a follow-up visit is needed at 6 weeks, or monthly, depending on the medical requirements.   Why might I need a laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding? LAGB is done to cure severe obesity, which is related to hypertension, high cholesterol, type 2…

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FROZEN SHOULDER: WHAT IT IS?

Have you ever experienced shoulder pain just after waking up in the morning? Or your shoulder gets stiff after 2-3 hours of mobilization. A condition of shoulder joint accompanied by stiffness, tenderness, and pain in your shoulder joint. This condition is also known as 'adhesive capsulitis'. Generally, it occurs due to inflammation of the synovial capsule. Most of the time the symptoms occur and get worsen. It takes about two to three years to get normal if left untreated.   How did it feel to have a frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulders develop gradually. It has 3 stages each stretches to 3-4 months. Freezing stage - The range of motion from the shoulder gets limited. Shoulder movements are painful. Frozen stage - Pain may get reduce but, your shoulder gets more stuff and movement gets more difficult from the shoulder joint. Thawing stage - Reliving stage pain reduced and range of motion improves. Pain may get worsen during night and interrupt sleep. Are you at risk of developing a frozen shoulder? The joint…

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BAD OBSTETRICAL HISTORY: NEED TO CONSULT

  Conceiving or getting news of carrying a life inside you is news of immense pleasure. But if it is holding for long and your body expels it out? You may question yourself!  Why you are not conceiving? Why is your womb not holding your baby? Your uterus may be diseased and not helping your pregnancy. The reason for this can be Endometriosis. What is Endometriosis? A disease condition in which the inner lining of the uterus called endometrium gets hypertrophied and come outside the uterus. Symptoms of Endometriosis? Painful periods (dysmenorrhea) Cramping of lower abdomen and pelvis you may experience lower back pain during menstruation. Painful intercourse. Pain during or after you become intimate happens in Endometriosis. Pain with motion or urination. More bleeding. Bleeding during menstruation or in-between two cycles of menstruation. Not conceiving or abortion. How it get diagnosed? Your doctor will ask for symptoms you are facing. Pelvic exam. Manually examining pelvis with finger to check pelvis abnormalities. Ultrasound. This test checks the inside of the organ for…

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Why nose bleeds?

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Blood in discharge from the nose! Is there any want to worry? Commonly, bleeding nostril is called epistaxis. It is very commonplace medical findings among people and not a disease condition. But it's miles worrisome symptom. It is the most commonplace emergency in Otorhinolaryngology. Sometimes we may also are lucky in finding the motive or the factor of bleeding however it is not constantly easy. One of the feasible reasons is the negative visualization of the curve areas of the nostril, that is situated within the deep inside the nose. But the fantastic news is there! Endoscopes. Endoscopes are actually boon to medical doctors and patients, for the reason that it not simplest helps in a very good visualization, but also presents a direct technique of remedy to the area. WHAT CAUSES NOSE TO BLEED? Deviated nasal septum Ulcers Congested polyps Enlarged adenoids Angiofibroma       HOW DIAGNOSIS MADE BY ENDOSCOPY? It is carried out on OPD (out-patient department) basis. No admission to health facility required. These inflexible nasal endoscopies normally…

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DOES LAUGHING OR COUGHING HURTS IN YOUR LOWER ABDOMEN? READ BELOW TO KNOW.

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Do you feel pain; bulging and stress in the lower abdomen worsen it? Sometimes, area around the bulge can be sensitive. You may also feel periodic twinges or a pulling sensation. It may be due to a medical condition known as HERNIA. HERNIA involve a protruding internal organ or a body part being pushed through muscle or tissue. There are many types of hernia depending on the site of origin like inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional hernia.   ARE ALL HERNIAS PAINFUL?   Yes, hernias are painful and cause discomfort in the site when, Forcefully laughing Heavy lifting Coughing Bending over Other symptoms may include, Heartburn Recurrent vomiting Stomach pressure Burning sensation HOW TO DIAGNOSE IT * Usually diagnosis is made by physical examination. * Ultrasound of abdominal wall * Endoscopy - to rule out any other disease.   DO HERNIAS NEED TREATMENT? Hernia is not self-limiting, it keeps on increasing. Binder or supportive braces are also available. There is not any medical treatment rather surgical interventions are possible. WHAT IF LEFT UNTREATED?…

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