Umbilical Hernia in Adults: Is It Dangerous and Does It Always Need Surgery?
A lot of people notice it without knowing what it is. A small bulge near the belly button that appears...
Category: General Surgery
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General Surgery
15 July 20267 Minutes Read -
General Surgery
Diabetic Patients and Surgery: What You Need to Tell Your Surgeon Before the OT
Being told you need surgery when you have diabetes brings a particular kind of worry with it. Beyond the usual...
10 July 20267 Minutes Read -
General Surgery
Fissures vs. Fistulas vs. Piles: What’s the Difference and How Are They Treated?
These three conditions get confused more than almost anything else in general surgery. And understandably so, they all affect the...
8 July 20267 Minutes Read -
General Surgery
How to Prepare for Surgery: A Practical Guide for First-Time Patients
Being told you need surgery, even when it's planned, even when it's straightforward brings a certain kind of anxiety with...
3 July 20266 Minutes Read -
General Surgery
Piles (Haemorrhoids): Stages, Symptoms & When You Finally Need Surgery
This is one of those conditions people deal with in silence for a long time. There's a certain awkwardness around...
29 June 20265 Minutes Read -
General Surgery
What Happens During An Upper GI Endoscopy? (A Patient’s Guide)
Getting told you need an endoscopy can feel unsettling. For most people, the procedure itself sounds worse than it actually...
17 June 20264 Minutes Read -
General Surgery
Hernia Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore – And When To See A Surgeon
A hernia is something most people hear about secondhand. A relative who lifted something heavy and noticed a strange bulge....
15 June 20263 Minutes Read -
General Surgery
Patient Care Information
Before Surgery: Share your full medical history. Follow fasting instructions. Stop smoking/alcohol a week before surgery. Bring previous reports and...
16 November 20251 Minute Read -
General Surgery
Fistula in Ano – Why Recurring Discharge Needs Attention
A fistula in ano is a small tunnel that forms between the inside of the anal canal and the skin...
16 November 20251 Minute Read -
General Surgery
Anal Fissure – When Passing Stools Becomes Painful
If you experience sharp pain or burning while passing stools, it may not be piles — it could be an...
16 November 20251 Minute Read -
General Surgery
Understanding Constipation – More Than Just Irregular Bowels
Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints, yet often ignored until it causes pain or bleeding. What Causes...
16 November 20251 Minute Read -
General Surgery
Understanding Piles (Hemorrhoids): Causes, Symptoms, and Modern Treatment Options
Piles, also known as hemorrhoids, are one of the most common yet often ignored health problems. They occur when the...
16 November 20251 Minute Read