Paraumbilical Hernia: Why a Bulge Near the Navel Needs Special Attention
A surgeon explains paraumbilical and umbilical hernias — why they behave differently in children versus adults, why the narrow neck makes them riskier than they look, and when surgery is truly needed.
Acute Pancreatitis: Sudden, Severe Abdominal Pain You Should Never Ignore
A surgeon explains acute pancreatitis — why it happens, the warning signs of a severe attack, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and why gallstones or alcohol as the underlying cause must be properly addressed.
Lipoma: The Harmless Fatty Lump — and the Signs That Mean It Isn’t
A surgeon explains benign lipomas — how to recognise one, when it’s fine to simply leave it alone, and the five warning signs that mean a fatty lump needs proper imaging rather than assumption.
Colorectal Cancer: Why Bowel Symptoms Should Never Be Ignored
A surgeon explains how colorectal cancer develops, who is at higher risk, the bowel symptoms that deserve prompt attention rather than being mistaken for piles, and what modern treatment involves.
پائلونیڈل سائنس (بالوں والا ناسور): علامات، وجوہات اور بے درد علاج (اردو)
پائلونیڈل سائنس کی علامات، وجوہات اور علاج — بے درد لیزر سمیت۔ پروفیسر ڈاکٹر زاہد محمود، لاہور۔
Pilonidal Sinus — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about pilonidal sinus answered by a surgeon: what causes it, is it an STD, laser treatment, recovery, preventing recurrence, and more.
Pilonidal Sinus: The Complete Patient Guide to Symptoms, Causes, and Painless Treatment
A surgeon’s complete guide to pilonidal sinus — why it happens, and modern painless laser treatment. Common in young men. By Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood, Lahore.
Sebaceous Cyst: The Common Lump Under the Skin
A surgeon explains sebaceous (epidermal) cysts — what they really are, how to tell them apart from a lipoma, why they recur if not fully removed, and the right way to treat a calm versus an inflamed cyst.
Circumcision: What Every Parent Should Know
A surgeon explains normal foreskin development in boys, when circumcision is genuinely a medical necessity versus a religious or cultural choice, and what to expect from the procedure and recovery.
Varicose Veins: More Than a Cosmetic Problem
A surgeon explains why varicose veins are a genuine medical condition, not just cosmetic — the risk factors, warning signs of complications, and the modern range of treatments beyond compression stockings.