Part of your digestive system, your gallbladder serves as a storage facility for bile — a digestive substance that helps your body break down dietary fats. When you have problems with your gallbladder, like gallstones that cause pain or inflammation, surgical removal of your gallbladder is often recommended. Though your...
A hernia is an internal injury that occurs when your organs and other tissues push through your abdominal muscle wall. The tell-tale symptom is a visible bulge under your skin, but hernias can also cause pain and other complications. Once you have a hernia, it won’t heal on its own....
There’s little reason to pay attention to your gallbladder as long as it’s working properly. However, this small organ can cause numerous problems when issues arise. Andrew J. Rochman, MD, located in Plainview, New York, is an expert in minimally invasive surgeries, including gallbladder removal. Whenever possible, Dr. Rochman treats...
