Hernia is mainly caused when a tissue or organ protrudes through a weak abdominal muscle. If the hernia does not cause any discomfort, you may tend to avoid surgery. But if left untreated, it can cause strangulation and other complications in future. Hence, surgical...

The pancreas, a tiny organ in the upper abdomen, plays a crucial role in the digestive system. Pancreas releases digestive enzymes which helps in digestion and also has a role to play in the balancing of hormones and sugar levels in our body. So, you can well...

We have all come across the term ‘gallstone’ at some point in our lives. Gallstones or gallbladder stones, as the name suggests, are solid particles formed in the gallbladder due to excessive production of bilirubin and cholesterol in the liver. Earlier, the treatment...