Do I Have Appendicitis?

October 23, 2015 by Zadeh Surgical, Inc.
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Are you having pain on the right side of your abdomen? Pain in the lower right side of the abdomen is one of the most common reasons that people go to the Emergency Room. Though there are several conditions that can cause pain in this area, one of the most common is acute appendicitis. So how do you know if you have appendicitis for sure? Here are some things to look out for: Appendicitis Symptoms Symptoms of appendicitis usually start with a dull ache or Continue reading →

What is an Inguinal Hernia?

January 29, 2014 by Zadeh Surgical, Inc.
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Hernias can form in different parts of the body. The two most common sites for a hernia are the belly button and the groin. The medical term for a belly button is an Umbilical Hernia. An inguinal hernia is the medical term for hernias that occur in the groin area. In an inguinal hernia the contents of the hernia can extend anywhere in the area between the abdomen and thigh. Who gets an inguinal hernia? An inguinal hernia can occur any time from infancy to Continue reading →

Is There an Alternative to Surgery, to Help Get Rid of the Bags Under My Eyes?

September 7, 2011 by Zadeh Surgical, Inc.
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Dermal Fillers such as Juvederm are an excellent non-surgical treatment for “tear trough” deformities, which give you the dark circles or bags underneath the eyes look. Juvederm is made of Hyaluronic Acid, which is a naturally occurring sugar found in the human body. The role of hyaluronic acid in the skin is to deliver nutrients, hydrate the skin by holding in water, and to act as a cushioning agent. Therefore it is excellent when used to smooth wrinkles and folds under the eyes, and around Continue reading →

What Are the Treatment Options for Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS)?

September 6, 2011 by Zadeh Surgical, Inc.
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Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS) is somewhat of a misnomer in that it is not a cancer, but a “pre-malignant” condition in which there are abnormal cells present in the glands (lobules) of the breast. Patients who have been diagnosed with LCIS do not have cancer, but are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer than the general population. For this reason they require closer observation and shorter intervals between screening mammograms. In patients with a strong family history of breast cancer, or those at very high risk, Continue reading →

Why Do Healing Wounds Itch?

September 6, 2011 by Zadeh Surgical, Inc.
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Whenever tissue is subject to trauma, such as incisions made during surgery, the body initiates an inflammatory response as part of the healing process. Several different types of cells are released into the bloodstream and make their way to the wound where they act as mediators and initiate the various stages of wound healing. Among the cells involved in this process are mast cells which release histamine. It is the histamine which causes the wound to itch. So itching of the wound is a good sign. If you find Continue reading →