Blog, Questions & Answers, Thyroid
Dr Maré du Plessis answers the most common questions asked about Thyroid Health. What are the most common thyroid problems? Thyroid conditions are broadly divided into functional and structural problems. Functional disorders include hyperthyroidism (overactive...
Awareness, Blog, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month – an important reminder that early detection saves lives. In a recent interview on CCFM, Dr Maré du Plessis, specialist general surgeon at Mediclinic Milnerton, shared why colonoscopy remains the gold standard for detecting...
Blog, Bowel Obstruction, Intestinal Obstruction
A bowel or intestinal obstruction is a potentially serious condition that requires prompt medical attention. We asked Dr Maré du Plessis to answer some of the most common questions patients have about this condition. What is an intestinal obstruction? An intestinal...
Blog, Hernia, Questions & Answers
What is a hernia? A hernia happens when an organ or fatty tissue pushes through a weak spot or tear in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue in the abdomen. The most common type is the inguinal hernia. It appears as a bulge in the groin or scrotum when part of...
Anal Fistula, Blog, Questions & Answers
Dr Maré Du Plessis diagnoses and treats anal fistula for which there are a range of anal fistula procedures and operations, most commonly a fistulectomy. What is an anal fistula? An anal fistula is a small tunnel that forms between the end of the bowel and the skin...
