The abdomen is home to many organs that work together to absorb and digest the food you eat. The organs act like a well-oiled machine—except for when something causes the machine to break down. You may have a gut feeling that failure is more than just bloating or indigestion, and when you do, seeking proper...Read More

The classical symptoms are abdominal discomfort, typically after a heavy meal or after taking fatty food. This discomfort will be felt in the upper abdomen, either in the midline, or beneath the rib-cage on the right side. The discomfort can range from just a sensation of indigestion or bloating, to actual intermittent colicky pain. Sometimes,...Read More

There is no way to prevent appendicitis. It is an inflammation of the appendix and comes on suddenly. Acute appendicitis is a medical emergency that almost always requires prompt surgery procedure to remove the appendix. Although it can strike at any age, appendicitis is most common in people between the ages of 10 and 30...Read More

Women are twice as likely as men to develop gallstones, especially in ladies who have had children.  The main reason is the female hormone, oestrogen. Excess oestrogen from pregnancy, hormone replacement therapy, and birth control pills can potentially increase cholesterol levels in bile and decrease gallbladder movement, which then lead to gallstones. There are four...Read More

It is important to locate the source of rectal bleeding so that appropriate treatment can be started and the problem fixed. Rectal bleeding is frequently noticed as bright red blood, blood on the toilet paper, or blood staining the toilet bowl water red. But bleeding can also cause black, tarry stools or maroon (dark red)...Read More

What exactly is a sports hernia? Is it actually a type of a hernia? Can only athletes get sports hernias? We are going to discuss what a sports hernia actually is and what your repair and recovery options are if you think you may have a sports hernia. The proper medical term for a sports...Read More

A hernia is a common condition that can happen to anyone. It’s caused by muscle weakness and strain, and it requires medical treatment. What is a hernia? Part of the function of your muscles is holding your organs in place. Normally, they’re tight and strong enough to handle the job. When a weak spot develops...Read More

Have you recently been told that you need colon surgery? You are probably weighing your options between traditional colon surgery or laparoscopic colon surgery. Learn about the many benefits of laparoscopic colon surgery, like faster recoveries, lesser risk of infection, and more. Colon surgery, also known as a colectomy, is a surgery that removes all...Read More

An anal fissure is a longitudinal tear or defect in the skin of the anal canal distal to the dentate line. • Primary fissures are typically benign and are likely to be related to local trauma such as hard stools, prolonged diarrhoea, vaginal delivery, repetitive injury or penetration. • Secondary fissures are found in patients...Read More

Surgery for Crohn’s disease is the last option after all other treatment plans have been tried and failed. However, it is better to be prepared for the option by understanding all the side effects the surgery can have. For starters, Crohn’s disease involves the inflammation of the intestine or bowel which are then marked with...Read More