What is a coccygectomy? Generally, orthopedic or spinal surgeons perform the surgery. Coccygectomy is usually done under general anesthesia. Coccygectomy is the surgical removal of the tailbone (coccyx). It is done in the cases of pain in the tailbone region (coccydynia) when conservative treatment options, such as rest, painkillers, physiotherapy, and steroid injections, have failed. …
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What is peritoneal lavage? Diagnostic peritoneal lavage is used in unstable patients who have suffered severe physical trauma. Peritoneal lavage is a bedside procedure for evaluating bleeding in the abdominal cavity or a ruptured organ. In this procedure, a needle connected to a catheter, a tube-like structure, is inserted into your abdominal cavity. It is commonly known as diagnostic peritoneal …
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What is seborrheic dermatitis? The exact cause of seborrheic dermatitis is unknown. However, some scientists opine that genes and hormones may play a role in giving rise to seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disease characterized by flaky, red, or yellowish scales that resemble dandruff. Sometimes, the scales may itch or even crust and ooze. Seborrheic dermatitis affects …
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What is a migraine? The exact cause of migraines is unknown. Researchers think that migraine occurs because of an increase in the level of neurotransmitters, chemicals that send messages among the brain cells, in the brain. A migraine is a chronic headache characterized by repeated, intense, throbbing pain either on one side or both sides of the head. Most people …
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What is prostate cancer? 5 Warning signs are bone pain, compression of the spine, Painful urination, erectile dysfunction, and blood in the urine. Prostate cancer affects the prostate glands of men. Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths for men in the United States. The prostate is a small organ that lies below the urinary bladder and in …
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What is adrenal gland? The laparoscopic removal of the right adrenal gland may be necessary because of tumors or other conditions. The adrenal glands are triangular glands located above the kidneys. They provide essential hormones that control the body's fluid and salt regulation. They also produce hormones that control our fear, anger, blood pressure, muscle development, sexual drive and sugar …
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What are the adrenal glands? The left adrenal gland sometimes must be removed via laparoscopic adrenalectomy because of cancer or other problems. The adrenal glands are triangular glands located above the kidneys. They provide essential hormones that control the body's fluid and salt regulation. They also produce hormones that control our fear, anger, blood pressure, muscle development, sexual drive and …
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What does an inguinal hernia mean? Open inguinal surgery is generally performed by a general surgeon. The surgery may be done under regional or general anesthesia. An inguinal hernia is the bulging fatty tissue or a part of the bowel (such as the intestine) that pushes through a weakened area or defect in the abdomen near the groin. The hernia …
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What is Nissen’s fundoplication? The surgery may take around three hours, after which a patient may take a few more hours to recover from anesthesia. A Nissen fundoplication is a surgical procedure that treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), commonly known as acid reflux disease or hiatus hernia. The surgery is named after the surgeon who first performed it, Dr. Rudolph Nissen. It may be performed …
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What causes a swollen eyelid? Applying a compress: Put a clean, wet cloth on your eyes twice a day for 15 minutes. Use a warm (hot) compress if the problem is due to a stye. You get a swollen eyelid when the area around your eyes gets filled with fluid. The condition is also commonly called “puffy eyes.” Your eyelids …
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