You may have had an ingrown hair before, but unless you’ve had a pilonidal cyst on your tailbone, you don’t know the half of it. And you don’t want to. Here’s how to avoid this painful infection.
You may have had an ingrown hair before, but unless you’ve had a pilonidal cyst on your tailbone, you don’t know the half of it. And you don’t want to. Here’s how to avoid this painful infection.
The last thing you want to do after having any type of surgery is to need it again. But some procedures — including hernia surgery — may need a second round. Here are some ways to sidestep that scenario.
You can live without your gallbladder if it’s causing you trouble, but you may need to make a few adjustments. Here’s what to expect if you have to go gallbladder-less.
Abdominal pain can be as benign as excess gas or as serious as a burst appendix. Find out how to spot the signs of appendicitis and when they indicate you need surgery.
If you have frequent heartburn and other symptoms of acid reflux, where stomach acids travel upward into the esophagus and throat, you may have a hiatal hernia. Learn when surgery should become a consideration.
Does your abdomen look or feel different after being pregnant? Do you have a new bulge in your belly button? Do you have back pain and a weakness of your abdominal muscles? You may have an umbilical hernia and/or a rectus diastasis. Get back to being you!
Yes! You can SAFELY have surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why are there so many commercials about hernia mesh? Dr Farrow explains the importance of Recurrence and Recovery, and why most hernia repairs are still performed with mesh.
GREAT NEWS! Dr. Farrow is excited to announce that beginning Monday April 27, 2020 we will be doing elective surgery again.
The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected nearly everyone worldwide. Dr Farrow provides an update for his patients and new options to be seen for hernia and gallbladder problems.