Dr. Chanu Dasari, MD

Gallbladder disease: symptoms, treatment, and management An estimated 20 million people in the US have gallbladder disease. The incidence increases with age and is more prevalent in women than in men. The best way to address the symptoms of gallstones and gallbladder disease is by taking the time to learn more about your gallbladder health. This comprehensive guide is an overview of gallbladder diseases, types, symptoms, treatments, and tips to maintaining a healthy gallbladder. What is a gallbladder? The gallbladder is a sac-like and pear-shaped organ located under the liver. The gallbladder stores bile, and when a person eats a meal, the gallbladder deflates and releases the bile into the intestine for active absorption of fats. What is gallbladder disease? Gallbladder disease is commonly prevalent in developed countries. It involves chronic inflammation within the walls, stones formation, cholesterol, and other lipid depositions, eventually leading to a gallbladder blockage. Types o...

 Hernias are one of the most common medical conditions. Hernias are more prevalent in men than in women. Each year, more than one million Americans opt-in for hernia repair. Out of which 800,000 involve the inguinal hernia repair. Abdominal hernias, especially inguinal hernia, is more common than other types of hernia. Every 24 out of 100 men are likely to suffer from an inguinal hernia in their lifetime. Hernias are initially asymptomatic but can easily be diagnosed clinically. There are many types of hernia, such as inguinal, femoral, umbilical, epigastric, incisional, Spigelian, and traumatic. HERNIA A hernia is a bulging part of the internal organ or fatty tissue protruding out of the weakened opening in the muscular wall or fascia containing it. Types of Hernias INGUINAL HERNIA Inguinal hernia appears at the site of the groin extending into the scrotum. It is a bulge of internal tissue such as the intestine sticking out through a weakness in the abdominal wall. It may appear c...