Hernias will not resolve by themselves and may cause greater problems if they are left untreated. There are a variety of surgical treatment options which your general surgeon will discuss with you. This article discusses the types of hernia and examines the surgical options available.
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December 18, 2024
Head and neck cancer refers to cancers occurring within the anatomical regions of the face, head, and neck. These tumours commonly develop in the mouth, throat, upper oesophagus, sinuses, as well as around the face and the external ear. Tumours may also originate in the glands located in the mouth and neck region, such as the salivary glands, lymph nodes, and thyroid gland.
December 5, 2024
A Gynaecologist colleague recently reached out about a 60-year-old female patient who was referred by her GP for right iliac fossa pain, presenting as discomfort in the lower right abdomen.
November 20, 2024
The thyroid is a gland that provides our body with an essential hormone called thyroxine. The gland is located at the front of the neck and is not visible unless it is enlarged with nodules. For most people, the first awareness of a thyroid problem occurs after a health screen. This is because one of the common blood tests within the screening panel is a thyroid function test (TFT).
November 12, 2024
The large intestine, or colon, is where the body extracts salt and water from the stool before it is moved into the rectum and expelled through the anus. Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, refers to cancer of the large intestine – the final portion of our digestive tract. Polyps, which are either non-cancerous (benign) or pre-cancerous growths, may form on the inner wall of the colon and rectum. One of the most common cancers in Singapore is colon cancer, which affects both men and women.
October 27, 2024
Thyroid nodules are common, appearing on ultrasound in up to 50% of women and 30% of men. Most are benign, but nodules that grow or cause symptoms may need attention. Thyroid RFA offers a minimally invasive, non-surgical way to reduce nodule size, ease symptoms and preserve normal thyroid function.
October 23, 2024
There are many causes to rectal bleeding. Read on to understand what you must do should you encounter this problem.
October 22, 2024
Endoscopy provides a live close-up view of the digestive tract and may be used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
October 3, 2024
A hernia occurs when an organ or piece of tissue bulges through a weakened section in the abdominal wall. This bump may result in a visible bulge under your skin. Hernias can occur within the chest, hips and abdominal cavity. While some hernias may cause minor symptoms, others may result in a medical emergency.
