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HomeHealth QueryGeneral Surgerymy baby has a cleft palate and I'm really worried ...
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  • 1 Years
  • 14/08/2025

my baby has a cleft palate and I'm really worried about when the surgery should be done also she can't breastfeed properly how do I make sure she gets enough milk

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I've had a small hard lump in my armpit for about 2 years now and it hasn't changed size. Multiple doctors from different fields have said it's a dead lymph node and harmless, but no treatments have worked to remove it. Could this lump turn cancerous or cause problems later on? Should I consider getting it surgically removed?

Armpit lumps happen in men and women for various reasons, including infections, skin irritations and chronic diseases. They may be as small as a pea or as large as a golf ball. Armpit lumps typically go away on their own. On rare occasions, they're a sign of cancer.

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My 72-year-old dad has an umbilical hernia that's been growing in size. We tried homeopathy for a year but it didn't help. He doesn't want surgery right now since he's not having any major issues, but I'm worried about the hernia getting bigger. Can Ayurveda help treat this condition or slow down its growth?

Incision,hernia repair,reduction of hernia and closure with the staples is advised to yhe pt at apollo hospital.

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I have a 12mm umbilical hernia that makes my belly look bloated and fat all the time. I don't want surgery and am already doing diet and yoga. Are there any medications that can cure this hernia? I'm based in Chandigarh.

Surgery is advised to the patient.Open surgery,laparoscopic surgery,incision,removal,repair done by a surgeon.

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