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Gallbladder Surgery

This section contains a description of the process of having Gallbladder surgery and the after affects of the treatment. What is laparoscopic Cholecystectomy? Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is surgery to remove your gallbladder by a minimally invasive method (Keyhole surgery). The laparoscopic removal of the gall bladder (cholecystectomy) is performed under general anaesthetic so that the patient [...]

Treatment of heartburn & Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Introduction This is information about the treatment of Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and hiatus hernia. General Changes You Can Make Lifestyle changes can make a difference in relieving your symptoms. Raising the head of the bed (about six inches) and avoiding heavy lifting reduces heartburn by allowing gravity to minimize reflux of the stomach’s contents [...]