Abdominal Pains / Stomach
General Surgery Abdominal Pains / Stomach Abdominal pain is pain that occurs between the chest and pelvic regions. Abdominal pain can be crampy, achy, dull, intermittent, or sharp. It’s also called a stomachache. Most causes of abdominal pain aren’t reasons to worry, and your doctor can easily diagnose and treat the problem. Sometimes, though, it […]
Cysts
General Surgery CYSTS Cysts are closed capsule or sac-like structures, typically filled with a liquid, semisolid, or gaseous material, much like a blister. Learn more “CYSTS” Cysts are common and can occur anywhere on the body. Some other common causes of cysts include: Tumors Genetic conditions A fault in an organ of a developing embryo […]
Fistula
General Surgery Fistula A fistula is an abnormal connection between two body parts, such as an organ or blood vessel and another structure. Fistulas are usually the result of an injury or surgery. Infection or inflammation can also cause a fistula to form. Learn more “Fistula” Fissure and fistula are diseases that are often confused […]
Surgical Intensive Care
General Surgery Surgical Intensive Care Critical care is intensive medical care for people who have life-threatening injuries and illnesses or those who are recovering from major surgeries. Learn more “Surgical Intensive Care” This includes skilled surgical care and nursing staff, lifesaving treatment and round-the-clock monitoring of patients, most often in an intensive care unit (ICU).
Pain and Swelling in the Inguen ( Inguen Hernia)
General Surgery Pain and Swelling in the Inguen (Inguen Hernia) An inguinal hernia is a bulge that occurs in your groin region, the area between the lower part of your abdomen and your thigh. Inguinal hernias occur because of a weakening of the muscles in the lower abdomen. Learn more “Inguen Hernia” An inguinal hernia […]
Pain and Swelling in and Around the Belly Button
General Surgery Pain and Swelling in and Around the Belly Button The belly button is connected to many organs in the lower abdomen area, so any pain felt in those organs might lead to periumbilical pain. These organs are: The cecum The appendix The ovaries and fallopian tubes The right ureter The colon Learn more […]
Pancreas Problems
General Surgery Pancreas Problems The evaluation of pancreatic diseases can be difficult due to the inaccessibility of the pancreas. There are multiple methods to evaluate the pancreas. Initial tests of the pancreas include a physical examination, which is difficult since the pancreas is deep in the abdomen near the spine. Learn more “Pancreas Problems” Blood […]
Pain and Discomfort in the Gallbladder
General Surgery Pain and Discomfort in the Gallbladder Many people with symptomatic gallstones develop inflammation in the gallbladder which occurs when stones or sludge block the duct. The symptoms are similar to those of biliary colic but are more persistent and severe. Learn more “Pain and Discomfort in the Gallbladder” They include pain in the […]
Pediatric Nephrology
Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology Pediatric Nephrology division diagnoses and treats kidney and urinary systems diseases of children. The Department of Pediatric Nephrology specializes in the diagnosis and management of children with a variety of acute and chronic kidney-related disorders. Learn more “Pediatric Nephrology” The division evaluates and treats hypertension, hematuria, proteinuria, renal tubular acidosis, nephrolithiasis, glomerulonephritis […]
Pediatric Endocrinology
Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology Pediatric Endocrinology division deals with hormonal disorders that occur in childhood and adolescence (0-19 years). Sexual differentiation problems Obesity, Goiter and Other Diseases of Thyroid Gland are diagnosed and treated diseases  in a Pediatric Endocrinology Department: Learn more Growth-related problems related with this departmant are; Short stature and the underlying diseases Deficiency […]
