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Femoral hernia Femoral hernia – exit of the internal organs of the peritoneum through the femoral canal. Normally, this channel is closed and does not contain any anatomical structures. But under the influence of adverse factors and the weakness of the connective tissue of the peritoneal wall, parts

Acute and chronic appendicitis - treatment Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix (worm-like process of the intestine), which can occur in acute and chronic forms. In case of acute appendicitis, surgery is the main recommendation - treatment is carried out by surgical intervention. The chro

Face lift - types, indications, complications Modern medicine has learned to solve the issue of beauty and youth quite successfully - a circular face lift is a well-established procedure. It can be performed by various methods and does not always require surgical intervention. Indications and contr

What does an endocrinologist treat and with what symptoms are they referred to him An endocrinologist is a specialist whose competence includes diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pathologies of endocrine glands. The endocrinologist's task is to make the correct diagnosis and prescribe adequate t

The technique of expressing breast milk by hand - tips for a young mother The question of expressing breast milk in a bottle after feeding is relevant today. Some experts are convinced of the necessity of this process, some are against it. In what cases is it recommended to express milk: with st

Symptoms of Becker's cyst in children and adults, treatment A Becker cyst is a popliteal sac distended by excess fluid. The bag itself is a normal anatomical structure. Becker's cyst is also called popliteal fossa hernia. Definition, causes of occurrence How to treat Becker cyst? To understand the

Stroke: how to recognize and how to help the patient Ignoring the cardiologist's recommendations is the most common cause of blood pressure spikes. It is enough to break taking the prescribed pills a few times and the pressure can rise to very high numbers. At this moment, acute cerebrovascular acci

Symptoms of uterine endometriosis in women, causes, features of the course, methods of treatment What is endometriosis, it can be explained in an accessible language as follows: a pathological process without the formation of tumors, the characteristic feature of which is the growth and migration of

Abdomen before and after abdominoplasty surgery Abdominoplasty is a surgical method of correcting the shape of the abdomen. During plastic surgery, "extra" skin is removed, diastasis is eliminated, and weakened muscles are restored. Abdominoplasty after childbirth is performed in the presence of str

Symptoms and treatment of ptosis of the upper eyelid Ptosis of the upper eyelid is called its drooping. The question "Why did my eyelid droop?", "How to remove ptosis after using Botox?" and others often worry patients. But this problem is not purely cosmetic – ptosis of the upper eyelid can signal

Possible causes of back pain, treatment Severe pain between the shoulder blades, in the lumbar or sacral spine is a real problem of the 21st century. Thus, according to the official world statistics of the World Health Organization (WHO), pain syndrome that occurs in the lumbar region of the back is

Anoscopy Anoscopy is a non-invasive instrumental research method that allows a proctologist to objectively assess the condition of the anal canal. Indications and contraindications for diagnosis The study is prescribed to all patients with proctological diseases without exception. Anoscopy, accordi

Possible causes of uterine bleeding Any vaginal bleeding that is not associated with normal menstruation is considered a pathology. Signs of uterine bleeding: bleeding from the genital tract during the menstrual cycle or prolonged or heavy periods that lead to anemia. Medical care includes: stoppi

Causes and symptoms of angina pectoris. Treatment and prevention Angina is an unpleasant painful sensation in the projection of the heart or behind the sternum. Why such a pathology appears, what to do and what not to do during an angina attack, what help is available - you should know about this.

Kaposi's sarcoma: causes, symptoms and diagnosis The first documented description of Kaposi's sarcoma dates back to 1872. In European countries, people in the age range from 50 to 70 years are more prone to the disease, and men get sick 2-3 times more often than the female part of the population. W

Providing first aid for anaphylactic shock Anaphylactic shock is a life-threatening condition. This is an allergic reaction to a particular allergen entering the human body. Everyone should know the algorithm of actions in case of anaphylactic shock, because a person's life depends on it. The main s

Symptoms and treatment of leg and arm muscle atrophy Muscle atrophy is the thinning of their fibers and reduction of the total muscle volume. At the same time, muscle tissue can be replaced by connective tissue that is not able to contract. This is how the atrophy of the muscles of the hand, lower l

Etiology and symptoms of urolithiasis, treatment Urolithiasis (or urolithiasis) is a disease associated with metabolic disorders. A variety of factors can provoke the appearance of stones in one of the departments of the urinary tract - a chronic form of inflammatory processes in this department of