- Male
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
My husband has swollen piles and the doctor recommended surgery but he also has thyroid issues and high CRP levels. Could these affect the surgery? Also, would Ayurvedic treatment be better than surgery for his condition?
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View allmy dad's USG abdomen report shows an umbilical hernia can this be treated with homeopathy or is surgery the only option
Surgery is the only resort .Open umbilical hernia repair or laparoscopic hernia repair is advised to the patient.A surgery opinion is advised.
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My mom is 61 years old and weighs 54 kg she just got diagnosed with an umbilical hernia based on her USG report. Right now she isn't feeling any pain, but I'm worried about whether she needs surgery. If surgery is necessary, would laparoscopic or open surgery be better for her
sx is option only.
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I have a hypoechoic tract that's 3.5 cm long and 6mm thick with two external openings besides the surgical one. Can antibiotics alone cure this or do I need other treatment options?
A 3.5‚ÄØcm hypoechoic tract with two openings likely requires surgical or laser treatment;antibiotics alone are unlikely to close the fistula.
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