General Surgery Blogs

General advice around Irritable Bowel Syndrome and how to recognise the symptoms and when to seek medical advice.

Inguinal hernias are the most common type of hernia so here is a latest post on the top things to know about inguinal hernia.

Make sure you’re doing the right things after hernia surgery so you can heal properly and get back to normal as soon as possible. 

Consultant gastroenterologist Dr Anurag Agrawal answers the most common questions asked by men and women regarding gastrointestinal conditions.

There are several different causes of heartburn, some rather straight forward and others more complex. This short article will go through some of the causes of and possible treatments for heartburn.

A vasectomy is a surgical procedure that acts as a permanent form of male contraception. It is typically taken by those who no longer wish to have any or more children, however, circumstances and opinions can always change and so some people may opt for a vasectomy reversal later down the line.

Do women have the same hernia symptoms as men? Often a hernia presents with similar symptoms for men and women but certain types of hernias are more common in one of the sexes and each type of hernia has specific symptoms related to it.

Read here on what to know about a vasectomy including how it is performed, the contraceptive effects, information on a vasectomy reversal and more. 

Explore ten UK professions that may increase your risk of developing varicose veins and learn how to reduce the risk. Get expert advice on maintaining healthy legs in this informative blog post.