An ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to take pictures of the inside of the body. An abdominal ultrasound takes pictures of the inside of your belly (abdomen). A pelvic ultrasound takes pictures of the inside of the area between your hip bones (pelvis). An ultrasound may be done to check an organ […]
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An ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to take pictures of the inside of the body. This is a safe and painless test that does not expose you to any X-rays. It is done using a handheld device (transducer) that is placed on your abdomen or pelvis and moved around. The transducer sends […]
An abdominal migraine is a type of abdominal pain that occurs mainly in children. The pain usually occurs in the middle of the abdomen, near the belly button. The pain occurs in attacks that usually last at least 2 hours and may go on for up to 72 hours. Abdominal migraines are related to the […]
The following information offers guidance on how to care for yourself after your procedure. Your health care provider may also give you more specific instructions. If you have problems or questions, contact your health care provider. What can I expect after the procedure? After the procedure, it is common to have: Pain. Swelling. Bruising. Some […]
Abdominal mesh removal is surgery to take out a sheet of material (mesh) that was previously put in the abdomen. Surgical mesh may have been used during a hernia repair or pelvic surgeries. You may need to have this surgery if you have any of these problems: An infection. A reaction to the mesh. Mesh […]
Abdominal Hysterectomy Abdominal hysterectomy is a surgery to remove the womb. The womb is also called the uterus. The womb is the part of the body that holds a growing baby. This surgery may be done if you have: Cancer of the womb. Growths in your womb. Infection. Pain. Very bad bleeding. Problems with your […]
Abdominal Hysterectomy, Care After The following information offers guidance on how to care for yourself after your procedure. Your doctor may also give you more specific instructions. If you have problems or questions, contact your doctor. What can I expect after the procedure? After the procedure, it is common to have: Pain. Tiredness. No desire […]
The following information offers guidance on how to care for yourself after your procedure. Your health care provider may also give you more specific instructions. If you have problems or questions, contact your health care provider. What can I expect after the procedure? After the procedure, it is common to have: Pain. Tiredness (fatigue). Poor […]
Abdominal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus. The uterus is an organ that holds the baby as it develops before birth. This surgery may be done if a woman has certain problems of the uterus. These may include cancer or growths (tumors or fibroids). Other problems include infection, chronic pain, severe bleeding, or other […]
Breast reconstruction is surgery to recreate a breast after breast tissue has been removed as part of cancer treatment (mastectomy). There are many kinds of breast reconstruction procedures. One type is called TRAM (transverse rectus abdominis muscle). TRAM reconstruction uses tissue and muscle from your abdomen (flap procedure) to reconstruct your breast. Breast reconstruction with […]