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Appendix Removal Surgery in Chennai explained by Dr. Maran who performs appendix removal surgery for appendicitis.
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Appendix Operation or Appendix Removal Surgery – What is that?

Appendix Surgery involves removing the appendix completely due to inflammation or infection. An inflamed appendix, as a result of this surgical condition, is termed as Appendicitis. The surgical removal of the appendix is termed as Appendectomy. In common parlance, the surgery refers to appendix operation or simply appendix removal surgery. Appendectomy employs a keyhole approach these days. It refers to Laparoscopic Appendectomy or commonly referred to as laparoscopic appendix removal surgery. Surgeons, in the earlier days, we’re using open surgery methods for an appendectomy

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Dr Maran M, explains 6 gallbladder diseases other than gallstone such as Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Polyp etc.
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6 Other Ailments that Affect the Gallbladder

We should be pretty aware of how gallstones are formed and the threat Gallstones produce for the Gallbladder. But not just the Gallstones, the Gallbladder can also be affected by other medical conditions. Some of these gallbladder diseases are really serious requiring emergency assistance. Some can be treated and some are unfortunately fatal. Here are some of the gallbladder diseases other than the gallstones.

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Dr Maran M, a leading gastro surgeon in Chennai, India, explains the difference between gallstones and kidney stones.
By Dr Maran Gallstone, Gastro ,

6 Differences Between Kidney Stones and Gallstones

Many have confusion about Gallstones and Kidney stones. As a matter of fact, there are so many people out there who think both are the same. When they simply refer that their diagnosis has confirmed the presence of stone, they immediately confuse both. The occurrence of Kidney stones is more known than Gallstones. In other words, the awareness about the occurrence of stones in the gallbladder is relatively low compared to Kidney stones. Let us see the differences.

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ஹெர்னியா என்றால் என்ன? ஹெர்னியா எப்படி நிகழ்கிறது?

ஹெர்னியா என்றால் என்னவென்று விளக்கம் கூறுவதற்கு முன், நம் மக்கள் இந்த குறைப்பாட்டை “ஹிரண்யா” என்று தவறாக சொல்லுவதை அதிகமாகவே காணலாம். முதலில் இந்த குறைப்பாட்டை “ஹிரண்யா” என்றில்லாமல், “ஹெர்னியா” என்றே கூறவேண்டும் என்பதிலிருந்து தொடங்குவோம்.

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7 precautions to take if you have abdominal hernia
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7 Precautions to take if you have Abdominal Hernia

In simple terms, Abdominal Hernias are protrusions of either intestine or fatty mass outside the abdominal wall breaching the thin muscle that holds them. If you have been diagnosed with any one of the six common Abdominal Hernias, namely, Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Epigastric, Hiatal and Incisional Hernias, you need to keep in mind the following precautions.

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are there different types of hernia
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Are there different types of Hernia?

Yes, there are different types of Hernia. A hernia can occur in the abdominal walls, brain, spine, and chest cavity. However, the Hernia occurring in the abdominal walls is the most common and we can presume that it can be over 95%. The Hernia occurring in the abdominal wall can be classified based on where in the abdominal region the Hernia has occurred. There are many types of a hernia, which the common 6 types are Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Epigastric, Hiatal and Incisional Hernias.

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By Dr Maran Appendicitis, Diet, Dr Maran, Food, Gastro, Metabolic surgery, Obesity, Obesity treatment, Springfield Wellness Centre, Stomach, Ulcer, Ulcer Diagnosis, Ulcer treatment, Ulcer types , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Diagnosis of Ulcer

In the last post we emphasized the need to rule out any heart related ailments if you have crossed 35 years of age and if your pain is more on the upper left side of the body closer to where your heart is. And we also added that if you have a family history of heart attack, hypertension, cholesterol, and diabetes, and over and above if you also drink and smoke, then you get yourself checked for any heart related ailments first.

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By Dr Maran Appendicitis, Diet, Food, Gastro, Metabolic surgery, Obesity, Obesity treatment, Stomach, Ulcer, Ulcer treatment, Ulcer types , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Symptoms of Ulcer

Every ailment has a moderate start and peptic ulcers are no exception to the rule. 90% of the people present themselves to the doctor only after complaining of pain. The pain could either be mild / dull or intense or a rather slowly progressing pain on the upper abdomen area. Generally a feeling of a heart burn should ring alarm bells. More clearly, if there is a burning sensation or pain somewhere in between the chest and the belly button; it can be signs of ulcer. The burning sensation or pain either lasts for few minutes or can last for few hours. This sensation of course can recur.

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By Dr Maran Diet, Food, Gastro, Obesity, Obesity treatment, Stomach, Ulcer , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Ulcer – Understanding a Bit More

Ulcer not only affects the stomach lining, the upper part of the small intestine may also receive such ulcers. Ulcer may also occur in Esophagus (food pipe), rectum and other GI parts also. Ulcer to the stomach and the upper small intestine is medically referred as Peptic Ulcer.

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