Is Gallbladder Surgery Safe After Age 70?
Yes, gallbladder surgery is generally safe after age 70 when the patient is fit for anaesthesia. Age alone is not the deciding factor. Heart, lung, kidney and sugar control are checked beforehand, and keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery usually means a shorter stay and...
Anal Skin Tags: Are They Piles, and When to Remove?
An anal skin tag is a small flap of loose skin at the edge of the anus. It isn’t piles, though the two often turn up together and get mixed up. A tag is skin, while piles are swollen cushions of tissue and blood vessels. Skin tags are harmless and don’t turn into...
Chronic Groin Pain After Hernia Surgery: Causes and Fixes
A bit of soreness in the groin is normal for the first few weeks after a hernia repair, and if it’s still there at three months it’s worth getting checked. Most often the cause is an irritated nerve. Less often it’s scar tissue around the mesh or a hernia that has...