Medical dictionary

What is the FUE hair transplant? The FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant technique is a treatment designed to help people add more hair to the areas on their head that are thinning or balding due to excessive hair loss. The technique involves extracting follicular units from genetically stronger areas of the hair, one by one, and implanting them in hairless areas of the s

What is gallbladder surgery?Gallbladder surgery is a surgical procedure that is performed to remove the gallbladder, an organ located in the lower part of the liver that serves as a reserve for bile.  Why is gallbladder surgery performed?Gallbladder surgery is performed when the patient is experiencing pain or presenting with symptoms caused by the formation of calculi (stones) in the ga

What are gallstones?   Gallstones are hard lumps or stones, usually made of cholesterol or sometimes other substances like bilirubin that form in the gallbladder. These stones develop gradually over several years and can be as small as a grain of sand or as big as a pebble. There are usually several stones present at once, however, in some cases only one stone will f

What is a ganglion cyst? A ganglion cyst is a benign but painful growth, usually on the hand or wrist. The pain often comes on at night, or after constant use of the hand. Ganglion cysts can vary in size, growing up to three centimetres wide. While the position of the cyst doesn’t tend to change, the size may fluctuate over time, and some go away entirely without treatment. Can

What is the gastric balloon?A gastric balloon is a silicone device of a spherical shape that is introduced into the stomach of patients struggling with obesity. By doing so, patients do not feel the need to eat as much and feel full for longer. This can help such patients to lose weight. It is the most effective solution to fight obesity without the need for invasive surgery.Why have a gastric b

What is a gastric band?   Gastric band is a technique used in bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery). Bariatric surgery aims to reduce the amount of food or calories the patient eats via operations on the upper digestive system (particularly the stomach), which physically and psychologically affect the patient’s approach to food.   A gastric band is a device

What is gastric band removal? A gastric band is a form of bariatric surgery, designed to help obese patients lose weight. A gastric band is an adjustable band or ring placed around the top of the stomach, which restricts the amount of food the stomach can hold. This means that patients eat less and feel full quicker. Together, this helps patients to lose weight. However, in some cases, a

What is a gastric bypass? Gastric bypass surgery is a type of bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery aims to reduce the patient’s food and/or calorie intake via operations on the upper digestive system (particularly the stomach), which physically and psychologically affect the patient’s approach to food. A gastric bypass involves dividing the stomach into two “pouches”, and connecting the smaller to

What is gastric cancer surgery? Gastric cancer is a growth of abnormal and malignant (cancerous) cells in the stomach. Gastric cancer is difficult to detect in its early stages and sometimes, there are no symptoms. In general, when the symptoms occur, the tumour can be well advanced. The most common symptoms are heaviness after meals, heartburn, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetit