What is laparoscopic cholecystectomy? During a minimally invasive laparoscopic cholecystectomy to remove a gallbladder, the surgeon must make several one-inch incisions in the abdomen. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the gallbladder. In an open cholecystectomy, the surgeon removes the gallbladder through a 5- to 8-inch long incision made on the right...
Is multiple myeloma cancer curable? While multiple myeloma is not curable, treatment can help extend a person's life. There is no cure for multiple myeloma. Treatment for multiple myeloma can only reduce the severity of its symptoms and extend the patient’s survival by a few months or two to three years. The best treatment for...
Treating baby rash A baby may get rashes due to numerous causes. A baby may get rashes due to numerous causes. Try to pin down the cause of rashes in the case of your baby. Is it a diaper rash? Is it a reaction to the baby oil? Is it eczema due to dry skin?...
What is a hematoma? What is a bruise? A hematoma may have no visible signs, but a bruise will appear as localized discoloration. A hematoma is a localized collection of blood in the tissues of the body outside of the blood vessels. Also called a contusion or “black and blue mark,” a bruise is a...
Hailey-Hailey disease (familial benign pemphigus) facts* *Hailey-Hailey disease (familial benign pemphigus) facts medical author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Hailey-Hailey disease is also known as familial benign pemphigus. It is a genetic (inherited) disease of the skin. Signs and symptoms of Hailey-Hailey disease include a painful, blistering skin rash that typically occurs in skin folds, such...
Smoking before a blood test can affect your test results Some blood tests require you to fast for several hours beforehand, usually about 8-12 hours before the blood sample is collected. Of course, you shouldn’t eat or drink anything during that fasting period. But is that all? Smoking can affect your blood test results. So...
What is hammer toe? A hammer toe is a deformity in which one of your toes bends downwards instead of forward, so it resembles a hammer. You may experience pain, swelling and redness after surgery. Hammer toe (or hammertoe) is a deformity in which one of your toes bends to point downward instead of forward,...
How can I make my nails grow faster using home remedies? Your nails can tell a lot about your overall health. Your nails can tell a lot about your overall health. Your doctor can diagnose several health conditions, such as anemia, lung diseases, liver diseases, psoriasis, heart failure, and kidney diseases by examining your nails....
This procedure is not a major surgery Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement procedure is not a major surgery. It does not involve opening the abdomen. You will be able to go home the same day or the next day after the surgery unless you are admitted for some other reasons. What is PEG tube...
Sleep apnea is a medical condition where the breathing cycle stops for a short while during sleep. It is a potentially serious condition that can cause several complications including heart diseases and high blood pressure. Sleep apnea may be of different types. A common type of sleep apnea is called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA...