Hernia Repair Surgery

1. What happens if a hernia is left untreated? Certain parts of the intestine may protrude and become caught in the abdominal wall, which will strangulate and cut off the blood supply to the surrounding trapped tissue. Untreated strangulated hernias can result in potentially fatal diseases including sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis, which is a severe intestinal inflammation. Hernias can occur to anyone at any age. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment must be given as soon as possible if suspected signs […]

Bone Marrow Transplant

1. What are stem cells and bone marrow? Stem cells are cells that can differentiate into a huge variety of different body cell types. They function as the body’s repairing system. Adult stem cells and embryonic stem cells are the two primary kinds of stem cells. They can divide and regenerate for a long time. They can develop into specialized cells like muscle, blood, and brain cells, but they are not specialized enough to perform any particular role in the […]