I've had a lump in my underarm for the past 78 years and it's been bothering me lately is there any treatment option available besides surgery

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I would need some more details to get a clear idea of what you are going through

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my 6-month-old baby has a big belly button and the sonography report says minimally reducible umbilical hernia should we consider surgery for this or is there another way to manage it

pediatric surgery opinion.

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I have a small 8mm inguinal hernia on the right side and want to avoid mesh implants I've heard about the Desarda technique using a tissue graft instead. Is it really as effective as mesh repair? Also, can you recommend places in India where I can get this surgery done?

hernioplasty is advised,sx opinion.

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Can anyone recommend a good antibiotic for a perianal abscess? I'm quite concerned and would appreciate any suggestions.

Perianal abscess should be should be treated with incision and drainage apart from antibiotics . Patient needs hospitalisation and intravenous antibiotics like cefixime and metronidazole

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