Health in India

  A hernia can occur to anyone and it basically occurs when an organ pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place.   For instance, the intestines may break through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. Many hernias but tend to occur in the abdomen between your chest and hips, but they can also appear in the upper thigh and groin areas. Though hernia is a type of an ailment, but most of them do not immediately appear to be life-threatening but they do not go away on their own. It may end up in surgery at times to prevent dangerous complications. It is a sac formed by the lining of the peritoneum/abdominal cavity. The sac enters through the hole in the stronger muscle region of the abdominal wall surrounding the muscle which is termed as fascia. One of the most frequent location for hernia's is supposed to be the groin portion, which is observed in 9/10 cases of hernia. An abdominal hernia occurs when an organ or other piece of tissue pr

  S tents become an essential part of the human body after Angioplasty as they prevent the coronary arteries narrowing down again. They not only aid in blood flow but helps in preventing further heart attacks if managed well after Angioplasty .   There are several benefits of living with stents :   1) Saves life and decreases damage to heart muscles at the time of heart attack by replenishing blood flow to heart.   2) Immediately decreases symptoms of cardiovascular diseases and prevents future heart attack .   3) It helps in reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke in the near future.   4) Stent implant helps in diminishing requirement of a CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting).   5) Stenting is less invasive versus CABG and recovery period is also very brief.   B) Harms/Risks of Stenting :   1) Stents may lead to an allergic reaction.   2) Angioplasty can lead to hemorrhage, blood vessel damage or even heart damage, or arrhythmia if not properly done.