Kanta Sethi Hospital

A hernia is forming of sac by the lining of abdominal cavity that may come through a hole or weakened abdominal walls. Hernias are caused by heavy lifting, strain caused by using toilet or any activity that may raise abdominal pressure. Also, they appear in infants and children having weak abdominal wall. Other causes may be chronic constipation, chronic cough, cystic fibrosis, enlarged prostate, extra weight, ascites, peritoneal dialysis, poor nutrition, smoking, overexertion and testicles that haven't descended. Treating Hernia with laparoscopy Tension repair used to be the only option available for people having hernias. The procedure involves making a long incision in the groin region. If the hernia bulges out of the abdominal wall, it is pushed back into the place. In case of hernia, the sac may be pushed back, tied off or removed. For hernias that are smaller and healthy tissues, the edges of the healthy muscle tissue may be sewn together without stressing the tissue. N...

Bronchiolitis is a lower respiratory tract infectivity that occurs in children younger than two years old. It is mostly caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This virus attacks the lungs and causes congestion of airways affecting respiration. As a result, a person experiences shortness of breath and gets tired easily. The irritation partly or fully blocks the airways, which causes wheezing (a whistling sound heard as the child breathes out). This means that a smaller amount oxygen enters the lungs, potentially causing a reduce in the blood level of oxygen. One of the most risk factors for getting bronchiolitis is being younger than 6 months old, because the lungs and resistant system aren't yet fully developed. So that children are more prone to this disease because their immune systems are undeveloped to fight the disease. Like Flu or cold virus, RSV is also air-borne. It can be easily transferred from sneezes or talk of sick person or coming in contact with the things ...