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What is an inguinal hernia? Weak spots can develop in the layer of muscle in your abdominal wall, resulting in the contents of your abdomen pushing through. This produces a lump called a hernia (see...
What is a circumcision? A circumcision is an operation to remove your foreskin. Circumcisions are usually recommended for medical reasons, such as tightening of the foreskin (phimosis), balanitis...
What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is a structure in your neck that produces a hormone called thyroxine, which regulates your body's metabolism. This gland can become abnormal and develop a...
What are skin lesions? Skin lesions are lumps found on or just below your skin. Examples of skin lesions are epidermoid cysts, lipomata, skin tags and moles. Are there any alternatives to surgery...
What is appendicitis? Appendicitis means inflammation of your appendix (see figure 1). When your appendix is inflamed it causes pain and makes you feel unwell. What are the benefits of surgery...
What is an ingrowing toenail? An ingrowing toenail happens when your toenail grows into the skin around it (see figure 1). The skin can get damaged, causing infection and pain. The problem usually...
What are paraumbilical and umbilical hernias? There is a natural weakness in the wall of your abdomen at your umbilicus (belly button). This is caused by the way babies develop in the womb. If the...
What is the thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is a structure in your neck that produces a hormone called thyroxine, which regulates your body's metabolism. Sometimes this gland can become overactive...
What are the parathyroid glands? Most people have four parathyroid glands, which are in your neck and control the balance of calcium in your blood by making parathyroid hormone (PTH). One or more of...
What is a femoral hernia? Weak spots can develop in the layer of muscle in your abdominal wall, resulting in the contents of your abdomen pushing through. This produces a lump called a hernia (see...