What is Hernia? Your abdomen is covered in layers of muscle and strong tissue that help you move and protect internal organs. A hernia is an opening or weakness in this muscular wall that allows tissue and internal organs, to protrude through. The bulge you may see in most hernias is not the hernia itself, but the […]

What are Lipomas? Lipomas are fatty growths that are found beneath the skin’s surface. Since they are not cancerous in origin, they are considered harmless to the individual. However, when the lipoma gets larger in size or causes discomfort to the individual, they may benefit by getting it removed. What are Abscesses? An abscess is

What is Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter? Peritoneal Dialysis is a particular type of Dialysis that is conducted for kidney failure. This form of Dialysis is unique in that it uses the lining of your stomach or abdomen to filter the blood inside your body. This lining is also known as the peritoneum in medical terms. What

Pilonidal Cyst Treatment An individual is said to have a pilonidal cyst when they develop an unusual pocketing in their skin that contains a combination of trapped hair and skin cell debris. This cyst is usually found above the cleft of the buttock, close to the tailbone. While this cyst may exist on its own

Breast Cancer and Reconstruction Surgery Breasts are one of the most immediately recognized symbols of femininity which can be forever damaged by treatment for breast cancer. Most women will be successfully cured of their disease. Unfortunately, far too many women undergo deforming surgeries that they must live with for the rest of their lives and