Why Do Surgeons Recommend Mesh for Hernia Repair? Is It Safe?
When a surgeon recommends mesh for hernia repair, a certain number of patients go home and immediately start searching online....
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Laparoscopic Surgery
12 August 20269 Minutes Read -
Laparoscopic Surgery
Abdominal Pain on the Right Side: Could It Be Your Liver, Gallbladder or Appendix?
Right-sided abdominal pain is one of those symptoms that sends people straight to the internet and the internet, as always,...
11 August 20269 Minutes Read -
General Surgery
What Happens If You Ignore a Hernia for Too Long?
A lot of people know they have a hernia and do nothing about it. Not because they don't care about...
10 August 20268 Minutes Read -
Preventive Care
Annual Health Checkup vs. Specialist Consultation: How to Decide What You Need
At some point, most adults reach a stage where they know they should be doing something proactive about their health,...
7 August 20267 Minutes Read -
ENT & Sinus Health
Ear Infections in Swimmers Prevention, Treatment & When to See an ENT
Anyone who swims regularly has probably dealt with it at some point. That uncomfortable feeling after a session in the...
6 August 20269 Minutes Read -
Laparoscopic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery: 5 Myths Patients Still Believe (And the Truth)
When a surgeon recommends minimally invasive surgery, most patients go home and do what everyone does, they ask around. A...
5 August 20267 Minutes Read -
ENT & Sinus Health
Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism: When Does a Surgeon Get Involved?
Most people know the thyroid exists somewhere in the neck and has something to do with metabolism. Beyond that, it...
4 August 20269 Minutes Read -
General Surgery
Blood in Stool: Don’t Panic – But Don’t Ignore It Either
Noticing blood in the toilet bowl or on the toilet paper after a bowel movement is one of those moments...
3 August 20267 Minutes Read -
ENT & Sinus Health
Adenoid Removal in Children: Recovery, Diet & What to Expect at Home
Being told your child needs surgery even minor surgery is never easy to hear. And when the word "adenoids" comes...
31 July 20269 Minutes Read -
Gastroenterology
When Stomach Pain Is Not Just Gas: 6 Conditions That Need a Doctor’s Attention
Stomach pain is one of those things most people have learned to manage on their own. A tablet, some warm...
30 July 20267 Minutes Read -
Preventive Care
Inguinal Hernia in Men: Why It’s More Common and What the Surgery Involves
A bulge in the groin that appears when standing and disappears when lying down. A dull ache after a long...
29 July 20269 Minutes Read -
ENT & Sinus Health
Why ENT Problems Come Back: The Real Reason Your Sinusitis Keeps Returning
There's a particular kind of frustration that comes with recurring sinusitis. The headache, the congestion, the pressure behind the eyes...
28 July 20269 Minutes Read