Health

Having an anal fissure can be a daunting experience especially if it has recurred severally. Studies have shown that approximately 3,42,000 new anal fissure cases occur every…

Life after hemorrhoid surgery is not the same as before but poses many challenges which require numerous lifestyle adjustments. How well a patient complies with them sets…

Approximately 10% to 20% of adults have gallstones of which 1-3% are symptomatic [1]. One of the ways in which this condition can manifest is a gallbladder…

Normally, slight amounts of mucus are produced by the gastrointestinal lining as one of the gut’s natural protective mechanisms against inflammation and pathogenic microorganisms. For this reason,…

Gallbladder disease, in which stones are found in the gallbladder, is the most common disorder of the biliary system. Although in most cases it is asymptomatic, it…

Kidney stone disease affects about 12% of the world population at some stage in their lifetime. [1] Merely in the United States, 1 in 11 people suffers…