The department of general surgery treats a number of diseases and conditions including:
Hernias are painful. They are conditions where an organ or part of the organ pushes through and/or protrudes from an opening in a muscle or tissue that surrounds and holds it. There are many different types of hernias:
This is a condition that pertains to the inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch that projects from the large intestine, on the lower side of the abdomen. When appendix inflammation gets out of control, it causes pain in the lower right abdomen and navel area. It can occur at any age, but is common among kids and adults between the ages of 10 to 30.
Is a disease that includes inflammation, infection, stones and/or blockage of the gallbladder. There are many diseases that fall under the umbrella term of gallbladder disease and it includes gallstones, gangrene or abscesses, and tumors of the gallbladder or bile duct to name a few.
Gallstones refer to a problem wherein pieces of solid material form in the gallbladder. This condition may also be referred to as cholelithiasis.
In this digestive disorder, the lower part of the esophageal sphincter is affected causing the food to come back up from the stomach. It is a chronic condition.
This disease involves inflammation and lumps around the anal region. Depending upon its location, hemorrhoids can either be classified as internal or external. Common symptoms include bleeding with the passage of stool, pain, itching in the anal region, and swelling around the anus.
Acute pancreatitis appears suddenly and lasts for a few days. The patient experiences pain due to the inflammation of the pancreas. Patients with mild pancreatitis may experience symptoms for a short term, but in severe cases, symptoms can persist and may cause life-threatening complications.