What is Prostatectomy (Prostate Surgery)?
...the abdominal organs. Lymphocele can be symptomless and can resolve spontaneously, without the need for treatment. When symptoms of lymphocele do occur, they may include: Abdominal pain A sensation of...
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What is Laparoscopic Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...of abdominal and gastrointestinal procedures. Laparoscopic procedures offer the following key benefits: Reduced pain and less pain medication necessary Reduced bleeding during and after the procedure Reduced risk of haemorrhage...
What is Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)?
...same side. Not all stones cause pain that spreads. Some stones may cause no pain at all. Pain is caused not directly by the kidney stone itself, but instead, it...
What is Kyphoplasty: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...cause the following symptoms: Sudden onset of back pain Severe back pain that seems to get worse over time Pain that gets worse when standing up or walking Pain that...
What is Fibromyalgia?
...while the temporary catheter is in place and after its removal? Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread muscular pain and tenderness. Locations typically fluctuate among the muscles,...
What is a Pelvic Ultrasound – Breast: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...the uterus, cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. There are three types of pelvic ultrasounds: Transabdominal, Transrectal, and Transvaginal. In a transabdominal ultrasound, the transducer is passed over the lower abdominal...
What is Inguinal Hernia?
...a natural weakness in their abdominal wall [[2]]. – **Increased abdominal pressure:** Conditions that increase pressure within the abdomen, such as heavy lifting, obesity, or chronic coughing, can contribute to...
Gastrointestinal Fistula: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
...can also cause a GIF to develop. Symptoms External fistulas cause discharge through the skin. They’re accompanied by other symptoms, including: abdominal pain painful bowel obstruction fever elevated white blood...
What is Inguinal Hernia Repair: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...protruding organ or tissue is safely repositioned back into its original abdominal cavity. b) **Reinforced Abdominal Wall:** By restoring the weakened abdominal wall to its former strength, the risk of...
Splenectomy; Total: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...time and less trauma to the abdominal area. The benefits of a splenectomy include reduction of any symptoms associated with the spleen such as pain, and avoiding the need for...