Pancreatic diseases pose an increasingly serious health challenge. This is due to both their increasing incidence and, unfortunately, high mortality. In Poland, there is an increase in the incidence of acute pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer.
Gallbladder disease is an increasingly common health problem in Poland. Gallstones, which involve the formation of deposits in the gallbladder, affect approximately 20% of the population, with women being affected four times more often than men.
Abdominal pain is one of the most common complaints patients report to doctors. It is estimated that up to 10% of primary care visits are related to this problem.
In this episode of "WHAT YOUR DOCTOR SAYS," Dariusz Litera speaks with Dr. Adam Kuźmiński, a surgical specialist, about what exactly a hernia is, where it most often appears, what symptoms should prompt a diagnosis, and why surgical treatment is often necessary. The conversation also covers modern surgical methods, possible complications, and principles of safe recovery.
In this episode, Dariusz Litera, a surgeon, discusses when a thyroid biopsy is indicated, how the procedure is performed, whether it is painful, the risks involved, and how to interpret cytology results. The conversation also addresses patient concerns about potential complications and the impact of biopsy on thyroid function.