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Treatment of diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body cannot regulate blood sugar levels properly. Read more about the treatment options on this page.
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Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an inflammation at the beginning of the colon (appendix). It is often accompanied by severe abdominal pain. Prompt diagnosis and treatment is necessary to prevent complications. The solution is often an appendectomy.
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Laparoscopy (keyhole surgery)
Laparoscopy literally means 'looking into the abdomen'. This is done using a laparoscope. This is a long, thin tube with a camera at the end. This camera is inserted through a small incision in the abdomen.
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Removal of the spleen (splenectomy)
Spleen removal, also known as splenectomy, is a surgical procedure in which all or part of the spleen is removed. Although it is an important organ, you can live without a spleen. Surgery can be performed for a variety of medical reasons.
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Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids, or haemorrhoids, are a condition of the anus. Hemorrhoids are a tangle of blood vessels covered with mucous membrane within the ring of the sphincter of the anus. They form the valve of the anus. This means they are important for holding up bowel movements.
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease in which your body has trouble regulating the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood properly. This is because your body does not make enough of the hormone insulin, or because your body does not respond well to insulin. As a result, sugars accumulate in the blood.