According to him Gallstones typically cause excruciating pain on the right side and in the middle of the upper abdomen, which is typically located beneath the right rib cage margin. This ache may ...

A bladder cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming bringing uncertainty and emotional distress Read on to learn the hopes and ...

Bladder cancer is a cancer that forms in tissues of the bladder. Most bladder cancers are transitional cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in cells that normally make up the inner lining of the ...

The presence of stones within the common bile duct. Treatment for choledocholithiasis is a procedure called endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), in which a flexible tube with a light ...

Carpal-tunnel release is a common surgical procedure to alleviate pain and may be performed with the use of open or endoscopic techniques. It is important to appreciate the basic anatomy of the ...

In this procedure, the esophagus is stretched using a mechanical dilator or a balloon dilator passed through an endoscope. There is a very low rate of serious complications related to esophageal ...

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Interstitial cystitis (IC) and overactive bladder (OAB) are two distinct but related conditions that affect the bladder and can significantly affect quality of life. IC is also referred to as ...

If bacteria enter your urethra and your immune system does not fight them off, they may spread to your bladder and kidneys, resulting in a UTI. According to older research cited in a 2015 review ...

“A UTI isn’t treated with dietary changes,” says Philippe E. Zimmern, MD, director of the Cain Bladder Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. “That means following your doctor ...

An interdisciplinary research team in Jena, Germany, has developed an innovative endoscope that can precisely identify and selectively remove tumor tissue in real time during surgery. Completely ...