These may occur due to injury to the nipple during lactation. The baby’s gums may cause erosions on the nipples causing severe pain to the mother whilst feeding. They are also the forerunners of acute infective mastitis. It is best to prevent...
More InfoThis is a distinct type of hernia which presents as a swelling in relation to any previous abdominal scar of surgery. This is due to weakness in the abdominal wall at the site of surgery, caused by the previous surgery. The chances of an...
More InfoThis is a hernia which presents as a small lump in the midline, above the umbilicus. It may or may not be reducible and is sometimes associated with pain. At times it may be very painful due to the fatty content in the hernia sac being partially...
More InfoThis type of hernia presents as a protuberance through the umbilicus. It may be a small lump or it may be a large lump. It initially shows itself only after coughing or straining. At this time, it may not be painful. It slowly progresses in size...
More InfoThese herniae develops below and medial to the inguinal herniae site in the groin. These herniae are prone to strangulation and may present in the obstructed or strangulated form as a painful, irreducible and tender bulge. Women are more prone to...
More InfoThe posterior wall of the inguinal canal situated in the groin region is sometimes weak and there is a natural weakness in the abdominal wall at that site which predisposes to the formation of an inguinal hernia. An inguinal hernia presents...
More InfoThis is a cut in the lining of the anal canal at the level of the opening of the anus and just inside the anal canal. This may be superficial or deep depending on the chronicity of the condition. Superficial fissures are usually fresh cuts, quite...
More InfoAno Vaginal Fistulae are abnormal communications between the anus and the vagina. These may be seen following difficult vaginal deliveries. The symptomatology of the patient will vary depending on the level of the connection between the anus and...
More InfoBartholins Cysts are collections of secretions in the Bartholin’s glands which are situated in the vulva. These can increase in size and may also get infected. They cause swelling, pain and may cause severe redness and even fever if an...
More InfoParaphimosis is a condition in which the prepuce or foreskin of the prepuce is retracted and cannot be pulled out again. This slowly causes swelling of the glans which is the terminal part of the penis by impeding the vascular circulation in that...
More InfoPatients present with frequency and urgency while passing urine with a feeling of incomplete evacuation of urine. In severe cases, patients may have blood in urine called haematuria as well as fever. Patients need to be thoroughly investigated to...
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