The thyroid gland is essential for producing certain hormones that regulate metabolism and other bodily functions (as we’ve discussed previously on this site). There are various diseases and conditions (such as hyperthyroidism) that disrupt the thyroid’s ability to work properly. The focus of this patient education article is Graves’ disease – a disorder of the […]
Femoral Hernia – Symptoms & Treatment Options
We have already talked a lot about hernias on this site – the various types, their symptoms, and treatment options. In this article, we are going to focus solely on the femoral hernia. Femoral hernias are much less common than inguinal hernias accounting for about three to five percent of groin hernias. We will talk […]
9 Factors that Increase your Risk of Hernia
There are many different types of hernias (which we’ve discussed previously on this site), but all of them involve a piece of tissue pushing through a wall of muscle. There are certain genetic hernia risk factors that cannot be avoiding, but there are other things you can do to lower your risk of a hernia. […]
Epigastric Hernia Explained
We have talked at length about hernias on this site, but still have not tackled all the different types of hernias that exist. Today we are going to take an in-depth look at the epigastric hernia. We will unpack its causes, symptoms, and options for treatment. Epigastric Hernia Signs & Underlying Causes An epigastric hernia […]
Thyroid vs. Parathyroid Glands
The thyroid and parathyroid glands are located in the neck and are essential to the regulation of hormones in the body. In this article we are going to talk about thyroid and parathyroid glands – the difference between the two, the conditions that can impact both glands, and how to treat those conditions. Thyroid Gland […]
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