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What is a Spigelian hernia?

A Spigelian hernia is a hernia that divides two classes of abdominal muscles across the Spigelian fascia or sheet of tissue. The two abdominal muscles which are considered are rectus muscles and the lateral obliques. Spigelian hernias arise in the anterior abdominal wall.

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Edited 1211 days ago by Dr. Vineet Mannan

What is the best treatment for hernias?

Hernia does not get healed easily and on its own. Hernias need surgery to be healed as there seems no other treatment for healing hernia. 

There are certain precautions and suggestions for taking care of the symptoms of hernia but not to cure it completely. The Read more

Edited 1211 days ago by Dr. Vineet Mannan

How does a doctor diagnose an inguinal hernia?

The doctor will first check your groin area for bulge or swelling. Then, ask you to stand and cough to make the Hernia more obvious. In case the doctor doesn’t notice any swelling or bulge in the area, they will order a CT scan for further report. 

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How bad is a medium size hiatal hernia?

A small Hiatal Hernia isn't an issue as it is too small to create problems in the opening. In most cases, the patient doesn't even realize it unless the doctor discovers it in a CT scan. 

However, a medium-size hiatal hernia may cause an issue. It can Read more

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How can we know if we have a hernia?

Hernia is a very common condition, and anyone develops it. It has very mild symptoms, which makes it difficult to spot. The most common symptom of a hernia is a bulge or lump in the affected area. 

For example, suppose you have a hernia in your Read more

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Will a hiatal hernia show in a CT scan without contrast?

Yes, it may show up but it depends upon the size of the hernia. 

When it comes to diagnosing hiatal hernia a CT scan is used. A normal CT scan can also be helpful when determining hiatal hernia and a CT scan can Read more

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Would an abdominal CT scan show a hiatal hernia?

Yes. An abdominal CT scan shows a hiatal hernia irrespective of the condition.

The Hernia is often too small and behind the diaphragm, which makes it too difficult to spot. Hence, if you went for an X-ray, a small Hiatal Hernia might only Read more

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Problem of motiyabidu

"Motiyabindu" is a term used in Hindi languages, to refer to a cataract, which is a clouding of the eye's natural lens that affects vision. Cataract surgery is a common treatment for this condition.

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Edited 195 days ago by Dr. Medfin Expert

Sir is a foreign lense better qualitatively over an Indian lense (apart from prestage) in reality while selecting lense in a cateract surgery?

When it comes to intraoccular lenses (IOL's) both foreign and Indian manufacturer's produce high quality lenses. The doctor's often consider lenses based on the optical charecteristics, design and material of the lenses rather than the country of origin. You can discuss Read more

Edited 147 days ago by Dr. Medfin Expert

I'm suffering from glaucoma & taking eye drops. I would like to know whether it's curable or not. I underwent open-heart surgery in 2012. Due to that surgery only I got this problem. My heart is working well now.

Treatment for glaucoma typically involves eye drops to lower intraocular pressure and, in some cases, surgical interventions like laser therapy or trabeculectomy to improve fluid drainage from the eye.

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Edited 196 days ago by Dr. Medfin Expert

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