Groin Hernia (Inguinal)
However, a hernia can be dangerous if it gets trapped in the weak spot in the abdominal wall and becomes tender. This is known as a strangulated hernia. If the intestinal loop is damaged, its contents can leak out. ... [... more]
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Hernia In Children
Hernias are usually painless. However, if the contents become trapped, the blood supply to them may become restricted and painful. This pain may be intermittent, but if the hernia is stuck permanently (known as an ... [... more]
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Hernia
A special mesh material is used for the repair and, depending on the local hospital arrangements and your own fitness, it may be done under local or general anaesthetic and sometimes by keyhole surgery. With some ... [... more]
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Bisodol Extra Tablets
Acid reflux is stomach acid flowing from the stomach back into the food pipe (oesophagus). Various conditions can cause reflux as a result of the pressure they exert on the stomach, for example, pregnancy and hiatus hernia. Reflux can cause ... [... more]
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Hiatus Hernia
Another test is an x-ray. You will be asked to swallow a watery paste made from barium sulphate. It is a fine, heavy, white, odourless powder that is insoluble (doesn't dissolve) and is not poisonous. It coats the ... [... more]
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Hernia
Transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) - the repair is performed by inserting instruments through your abdominal wall and membrane that lines it (called the peritoneum) that encloses the abdominal organs. A flap of the ... [... more]
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Hernia
Some surgeons still use some stitching in mesh repair, but it is possible to do the operation without stitching of the deeper layers of the abdominal wall. In this case no tension can develop within the muscle tissue ... [... more]
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