Every year around 20 million people worldwide undergo surgery to repair an inguinal hernia, revealing just how common inguinal hernias are.
Over 120,000 hernia operations are performed every year in the UK, making it the most common surgery nationwide.
Gallstones form in the gallbladder, which is a pear-sized sac that sits below the liver.
Consultant Upper GI Surgeon, Mr Yogesh Kumar discusses gallbladder removal surgery.
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Discover what fatty liver disease is, and how it is treated with Dr Deven Vani, Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist.
Your blood’s clotting ability is important to help stop excessive and potentially dangerous bleeding when a blood vessel is injured.
Both urologists and nephrologists are specially trained doctors, who often work together to treat patients.
Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) affects around one in four UK adults and is becoming increasingly common.
Feeling tired is fairly common and can be caused by lots of different things, such as working too much or staying up too late.
Your gut is home to hundreds of microorganisms ie bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Hay fever affects around one quarter of all UK adults, making it one of the most common immune conditions.
Sleep deprivation refers to not getting enough good quality sleep.
HPV refers to a group of viruses that infect the skin and mucus linings of humans.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) refers to a blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein in your body.
Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can have both short and long-term effects on your health and wellbeing.
TB or tuberculosis is an infectious disease that most commonly affects the lungs.
The digestive system breaks down the food you eat, allowing your body to absorb the energy and nutrients it contains.
Piles, also known as haemorrhoids, are swellings that develop inside your back passage (rectum) or around your bottom (anus).
When David found out he had a hernia, he was worried what this meant for his love of boxing.
Your ability to smell and taste are closely linked as taste and smell information are carried to the same part of your brain.
A sore throat, cough and runny nose are symptoms most people recognise as having a cold or the flu.
IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a common, chronic (long-term) condition that affects your large intestine.
Kidney stones are fairly common and affect around one in 10 people in the UK.
Iron is essential for almost every aspect of your health. This is because it is a critical part of your blood, which contains haemoglobin.
Heartburn is a common condition and refers to a burning sensation in your upper chest, specifically, behind or just below your breastbone.
Gallstones are a fairly common condition that affects an estimated one in 10 adults in the UK.
Rectal bleeding refers to passing blood through your back passage (rectum).
Mr Youssef says if you suffer pain or other symptoms from your hernia, he recommends you have it surgically repaired.
Around a quarter of the population in the UK will experience chronic (long-term) pain at some point in their lives.
Burping refers to the release of excess gas through the mouth. It happens because every time we talk or swallow, we are swallowing air.
Your liver is the second largest organ in your body and has several vital functions.
