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Acne scarring: treatment options
Treatment options The internet will bombard you with thousands of miracle cures for acne scars, but if you are searching for a solution that won’t leave you looking like Michael Jackson, read the foll...read more
Anti-reflux surgery
Antireflux surgery is performed to correct the reflux of acid up into the gullet from the stomach. The main symptom of reflux is heartburn (a burning pain felt under the breast bone). In the ...read more
Asthma and surgery
Asthmatics who undergo surgery may face several problems and so it must approached cautiously.It is useful to carry with you information about your health in case you need emergency surgery a...read more
Gallbladder, gallstones and cholecystectomy
The gallbladder is situated in the right upper part of the abdomen. It stores bile, manufactured in the liver, until a meal is taken. Some people develop gallstones in the gallbladder although the reason is n...read more
Hair loss non-surgical treatment options: drugs
Both of the drugs that are currently medically approved treatments for hair loss were discovered by accident rather than design. Minoxidil was first discovered in the 1970’s and taken as a tablet for hi...read more
Hernia repair
You are going to have your hernia repaired by Laparoscopic or "Keyhole" Surgery. The surgeon will use small incisions to insert a camera and instruments. The smaller incisions will produce less pain...read more
How is atherosclerosis treated?
The goals of treatment are to reduce the symptoms and prevent the complications of atherosclerosis. Your doctor will recommend which treatments are best for you after reviewing your symptoms, your risk factor...read more
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy: an explanation
What is the adrenal gland? We all have two adrenal glands. One is on top of the right kidney and the other over the left kidney. The kidneys lie at the back of the upper part of the abdominal (tummy) cavity....read more
Laparoscopic anterior resection
The operation is designed to remove part or all of the rectum. This is the bit of the bowel inside you just above your bottom muscles. It is necessary to remove so much bowel because of the w...read more
Management of type 2 diabetes
Step 1 Diagnosis This is made by 2 simple fasting blood tests in most cases. If the blood glucose is 7mmols or higher or if you are having symptoms of diabetes and one fasting blood glucose reading 7mmols or...read more
Non-surgical hair loss solutions
Hair additions Any external hair bearing device added to existing hair or scalp to give one the appearance of a fuller head of hair. i.e. Hair weaves, hair extensions, hair pieces, toupees, non-surgical hair replacements, pa...read more
Origin of Ayurveda
An intricate system of healing-Ayurveda originated in India thousands of years ago. The most known ancient literacy work known as the Vedas gives the historical evidence of wisdom of Ayurveda. Vedas reflects ...read more
Questions that might arise about acne
Does poor hygiene cause acne? It is a myth that women get acne because they don’t wash enough. Too much washing or scrubbing the skin harshly can make acne worse. And washing away surface oils doesn&rs...read more
Repair of inguinal hernias
Open repair of inguinal hernias The operation can be performed under local (injection of local anaesthetic into the wound, regional (spinal or epidural) or general anaesthetic (the patient is asleep). If the...read more
Repairing your hernia
Over 75% of all hernias occur in the groin, of which the vast majority are primary inguinal hernias. Primary inguinal hernia repair remains one of the most frequently perfor...read more
Some information about subarachnoid haemorrhage
Most strokes happen because of a blockage in an artery leading to the brain, however about 20% are due to bleeding in or around the brain. A suarachnoid haemorrhage is when there is bleeding over the surface ...read more
Surgical Hair Loss Solutions
Modem techniques in hair grafting (the most frequently performed method of transplanting hair) are performed by taking small pieces of hair bearing scalp from the back and sides of the head a...read more
Three main types of back surgery
There are three basic types of back surgery: A laminectomy - removing the back part of the bone (called the lamina) over the spinal column. A segment of lamina can be removed to reliev...read more
Treat sinusitis as soon as it starts
It is important to treat a sinus infection as soon as it starts. Treatment involves controlling the source of sinus infection, re-establishing proper nasal drainage, and relieving pain. Home...read more
What is a hernia?
What is a hernia? A hernia is a defect in the abdominal wall allowing contents from inside the abdomen to protrude through. Are their different types of hernias? Yes there area number of different types of...read more
What to expect from your hernia repair
For many, hernia repair represents a ‘first surgical experience’ and despite some comments in the public domain to the contrary, the post-operative period can be a little uncomfortable and worryin...read more
When is back surgery an option?
The decision to undergo back surgery will and should never be taken lightly. Back surgery is a last resort and will only be considered conservative treatment options had failed.The only real indications for b...read more
Which way to go when treating cancer ?
There are a number of possible treatments for cancer. Each type of cancer has its own specific set of medically accepted treatments. Additionally, experimental treatments for cancer are conti...read more
