Tag: appendicitis

A general surgeon can address hernias, gallbladder problems and more – often with a low-risk minimally-invasive procedure

Sometimes, a visit to your primary care provider or the emergency room will result in a referral to a general surgeon. Dr. Nabajit Choudhury, a general surgeon at Regional One Health, determines the best course of treatment for issues like hernias, gallbladder problems and more. Sometimes, patients can manage their conditions through medication or [...]

2023-11-01T07:12:03-06:00November 13th, 2023|

Ask the Experts: What should I expect if I need an emergency appendectomy?

The idea of an emergency appendectomy is scary, but it's actually a very common surgery that about 1 in 20 Americans will have at some point in their life. The classic symptom of acute appendicitis is increasingly severe pain in the lower right stomach. Patients should seek medical care immediately. Fortunately, an appendectomy is [...]

2020-12-15T16:18:55-06:00December 29th, 2020|