After Open Heart Bypass Surgery - Recovering After Open Heart Surgery Open Heart Bypass SurgeryCoronary Bypass Graft (CABG) SurgeryAn open surgical procedure used to treat moderate to severe coronary artery disease. Clogged arteries are bypassed with grafts to provide alternate routes of blood flow to the heart. Although other grafts may be used, this surgical procedure most commonly involves a saphenous vein graft from the leg to route...more
Hiatal hernia is a condition caused by the protrusion of the stomach out of the esophageal opening in the diaphragm. The viscera or the body cavity is divided into two distinct regions by a flat muscle known as the diaphragm which separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity that houses the digestive system along with the kidneys and liver etc. The diaphragm has an opening to let the esophagus form a pathway for food to go to the stomach;...more
Degrees of Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery The most usual diabetic eye disease is the Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery , which causes blindness in American adults due to the changes in blood vessels of the retina. A healthy retina, which is very sensitive to light seen at the back of the eye, is necessary for good vision. At first, no noticeable changes to your vision but over time this can worsen and cause loss of vision affecting both eyes.Abnormal vessels in the blood can grow and outflow blood into the center of the eye resulting to a blurring vision called proliferative retinopathy. This is the fourth and most advanced stage of the disease. Liquid flows into the center of macula where there is an occurrence of straight-ahead vision. This makes a swelling of the macula resulting to a blurring vision called macular edema. If a person has diabetes and it progresses, diabetic retinopathy is likely to occur at any stage.The specialist doctor can be able to give advice and recommendation whether a patient has a macular edema or any stage of Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery . To prevent vision loss, timely eye check-up and treatment is advised may it be experiencing symptoms or none....more
Mole Removal Surgery - Various Types That You Should Analyze Before You Go For It Copyright (c) 2010 Adam RiseThere are various types of mole removal surgery. You can have the mole removed with a punch biopsy, which is similar to a cylinder type device that removes the mole and leaves a slight, round, white scar. Mole removal surgery is...more
Knee Replacement Surgery by Knee Surgery Doctors Why is knee replacement surgery done? Knee replacement surgery is the most common joint replacement surgery performed today. It is most often done to replace a knee joint that has suffered severe "wear and tear" as a result of arthritis, a condition in which inflammation destroys the joint...more
How to Avoid Sciatica Nerve Surgery Are you staring in the face of sciatic nerve surgery? It's a scary place, and a scary thing to deal with. It is a great thing to think that this could be the end of your pain. That surgery will be the answer that you have so desperately looking for. But as great as it sounds, it is still surgery. And even if your doctor is sure that it will help, it is still a risk. One that you don't want to take until you are sure. The best thing to do is avoid sciatic nerve surgery all together. Make sure that you have tried every possible way to find relief before you look at the surgery option. How to avoid sciatic nerve surgery:1. Journal Everything - every day you should be taking notes on these things: - is my sciatic nerve hurting today? - where is the pain? - how bad is the pain? - what did I do to relieve the pain? - did it work? - how long did the pain last? - what may have caused my pain? 2. Daily Stretching - it is not just important to stretch your muscles when you have sciatica. It is essential. Take some time each day to open your hips by sitting cross legged and then do some lower back stretches. 3. Supplements - taking magnesium and...more
Having a sexual problem is nothing new to any of us, but it is something that we as a sufferer dont dare to talk openly with others.Even, most educated people hesitate to make a bold move like discussing a problemwith a doctor/urologist or seeking...more
How To Cure Gallstones Without Surgery Vitamin C supplements help your immune system and aids in changing cholesterol to bile. Don't play the guessing game, try a natural remedy! Skip the products with enriched flour (such as white bread)...more
Cosmetic surgery is well known for improving ones appearance and give results they have always dreamed of. The outside of the body changes, of course, but the inside may get a boost as well. The feeling of looking younger, thinner and prettier is a...more
Alcohol And Lap Band Surgery- A Big No Lap band surgery is an option that gives you the liberty to enjoy your life to the fullest and now you don't have those extra pounds pounding around the body. Lap band is basically a silicone band that is...more
Which Type Of Dental Surgery Should You Have? In the past, people only had the means to tackle tooth decay. Many years after that crooked teeth and tooth loss could already be remedied through braces and the wearing of dentures. But today, you...more
As the world is becoming competitive day by day, looking good is becoming a part of one’spersonality and not just mere a fashion statement. Good looks help inboosting the confidence of an individual and instill a sense of pridewhich helps in...more