You or a loved one has appendicitis. This is when the appendix becomes inflamed and infected. The appendix is a small pouch that hangs off the colon, or large intestine. Its exact purpose is unknown. But once infected, the appendix can burst, sending bacteria into the belly. This can cause severe health problems.
This video will teach viewers what causes gallstones and what symptoms they can produce. Additionally, they will learn about complications from gallstones and treatment strategies, as well as prevention tips.
This surgery is done to treat diseases of the digestive tract. It removes all of the large intestine. During the surgery, an opening (stoma) is made in your belly. When healed, waste collects in a pouch inside your body. It's then drained through a thin tube (catheter).
A urostomy is a surgically created opening in the abdomen for urine to pass through. This program will teach you how to drain, dispose of, and replace a urostomy pouch.