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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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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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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