Thyroidectomy scar
Thyroidectomy scar Does thyroidectomy leave a scar? How to care for scars after thyroidectomy How long does it take to recover from thyroidectomy scar? What does scar look like after thyroid surgery? How big is a thyroidectomy scar? Does thyroidectomy leave a scar? Traditional thyroidectomies and parathyroidectomies leave a visible scar in the middle of […]
Thyroidectomy recovery
When can I return to work and normal activity? What happens to your body after your thyroid is removed? Is a thyroidectomy major surgery? Can you lose weight after having your thyroid removed? How thyroidectomy recovery would be? Your recovery will depend on the extent and type of surgery you have received. It is common to […]
Thyroidectomy complications
What are the complications of thyroid surgery (thyroidectomy)? What happens to your body after thyroid removal? What should I watch after thyroidectomy? What nerve can be damaged during thyroidectomy? After Thyroidectomy What are the complications of thyroid surgery (thyroidectomy)? major complications of Thyroidectomy include bleeding, injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve, hypoparathyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyrotoxic storm, […]
Laparoscopic surgery scars
How long do laparoscopy scars take to heal? Laparoscopy Surgery Scars The number and size of incisions depends upon what specific diseases your surgeon is attempting to confirm or rule out. Generally, you get from one to four incisions that are each between 1 and 2 centimeters in length. These incisions allow other instruments to […]
Laparoscopic Surgery Recovery
How long does it take to recover from laparoscopic surgery? Recovery How long does it take to recover from Laparoscopic surgery (laparoscopy)? When the surgery is over, you’ll be observed for several hours before you’re released from the hospital. Your vital signs, such your breathing and heart rate, will be monitored closely. Hospital staff will […]
Laparoscopic surgery
Why is laparoscopic surgery done? What is Laparoscopic Surgery? Laparoscopic surgery is a way to perform operations using only very small incisions (cuts) into the skin. This type of surgery uses a thin rod-shaped instrument with a tiny camera on the tip, called a laparoscope. The laparoscope is put into the body and moved from […]
Kidney transplant scar
kidney transplant scar You will have a scar from the donor operation, but the size and location of the scar will depend on the type of operation you have Your body begins its healing process to the surgical incision as soon as the incision is surgically closed. As the incision begins to heal, scar tissue […]
Kidney transplant rejection
What happens when the body rejects a kidney transplant? What is the average life expectancy after a kidney transplant? What is Rejection? Rejection is a normal reaction of the body to a foreign object. When a new kidney is placed in a person’s body, the body sees the transplanted organ as a threat and tries […]
Breast pain after biopsy
breast pain after biopsy For a few days after the surgery, you will probably feel tired and have some pain. The skin around the cut (incision) may feel firm, swollen, and tender. The area may be bruised. Tenderness usually goes away in a few days, and the bruising within 2 weeks. Firmness and swelling may […]
What is MRI biopsy?
Magnetic Resonance (MRI)-Guided Breast Biopsy What is Magnetic Resonance (MRI)-Guided Breast Biopsy? Physical, mammography, and other exams often detect lumps or abnormalities in the breast. However, these tests cannot always tell whether a growth is benign or cancerous. Doctors use breast biopsy to remove a small amount of tissue from a suspicious area for lab […]
Breast lump biopsy
breast lump biopsy A biopsy is one of the several tests you may have to check for breast cancer if you have a breast lump. It involves taking a sample of cells or tissue from the area of your breast that needs to be checked. For many biopsies, you’ll get an injection to numb the […]
Breast needle biopsy
What Is a Breast Biopsy? A breast biopsy is a test that removes tissue or sometimes fluid from the suspicious area. The removed cells are examined under a microscope and further tested to check for the presence of breast cancer. A biopsy is the only diagnostic procedure that can definitely determine if the suspicious area […]
Breast excisional biopsy
Surgical Excision Biopsy Excisional biopsy, also known as an open surgical biopsy, is a surgical procedure to remove an area of abnormality in the breast. Unlike surgery for breast cancer, the procedure aims to remove only the area of abnormality without a rim of normal tissue. Excisional biopsy is indicated when there is an abnormal […]
Core needle biopsy
How painful is a core needle biopsy? Core needle biopsy uses a hollow needle to remove samples of tissue from the breast. It’s the standard way to diagnose breast cancer. (It may also rule out breast cancer.) A pathologist studies the tissue samples under a microscope to see if they contain cancer. If they do, […]
Breast calcification’s biopsy
Breast Calcifications What are Breast Calcifications? Breast calcifications are small clusters of calcium deposits that develop in breast tissue, most commonly in women over 50. They are painless so women don’t know they have them unless they are detected by a mammogram. They are too small to feel, but can show up on a mammogram […]
Best medicine for diabetes
Best medicine for diabetes What are the common Diabetes medicines? (Glucophage, Glumetza, others). Generally, metformin is the first medication prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It works by lowering glucose production in the liver and improving your body’s sensitivity to insulin so that your body uses insulin more effectively. Sulfonylureas. These medications help your body secrete more […]