Medical articles from Mr Richard Lovegrove

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05/09/2025

Colorectal Surgeon

Paraumbilical and epigastric hernias: causes, symptoms, and treatment

Hernias are a common surgical problem, particularly affecting the abdominal wall. Among them, paraumbilical and epigastric hernias are two types that occur in the abdomen. These hernias can cause discomfort, visible lumps, and in some cases, complications if left untreated. Fortunately, they can be effectively treated with surgery. In this article, a general and colorectal surgeon explains the nature of paraumbilical and epigastric hernias to help patients seek timely care and avoid unnecessary complications.

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14/04/2025

Mr Richard Lovegrove

Colorectal Surgeon

The role of skin tags in perianal health: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

While generally harmless, Skin tags can cause discomfort, especially if they are irritated or associated with other conditions. This article explores the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for skin tags in the perianal region.

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14/04/2025

Mr Richard Lovegrove

Colorectal Surgeon

Anal fissures and associated conditions: Understanding the link with inflammatory bowel disease

Anal fissures are small tears in the skin around the anus that can cause sharp pain and bleeding. While they often occur in healthy individuals, anal fissures are also commonly seen in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In this article, we explore how fissures relate to IBD, how they present, and how they can be effectively treated.

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20/01/2025

Mr Richard Lovegrove

Colorectal Surgeon

How is inguinal hernia surgery performed?

In this article, Mr Richard Lovegrove, a highly revered consultant general and colorectal surgeon, delves into how inguinal hernia surgery is generally performed.

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07/11/2024

Mr Richard Lovegrove

Colorectal Surgeon

How can haemorrhoids be prevented?

In this article here, highly distinguished consultant colorectal and general surgeon, Mr Richard Lovegrove, details how haemorrhoids can be prevented, whilst also outlining the associated symptoms and causes.

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07/01/2020

Mr Richard Lovegrove

Colorectal Surgeon

Anal fistulas: causes and healing

Anal fistulas usually develop after an anal abscess. In fact, between 15% and 50% of people with an abscess will develop a fistula. There are solutions for this condition, however. In this article, colorectal surgeon Mr Richard Lovegrove explains the causes and treatments, as well as addressing if and when fistulas can heal on their own.

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09/05/2019

Mr Richard Lovegrove

Colorectal Surgeon

What does an Ileal pouch or J-pouch surgery involve?

Ileal pouch surgery is mostly used to treat ulcerative colitis, or familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) when removal of the colon and rectum is required but the patient wishes to avoid a permanent ileostomy. Colorectal surgeon, Mr Richard Lovegrove gives us a detailed guide about what an ileal pouch operation entails and how it's different to an ileostomy.

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26/02/2019

Mr Richard Lovegrove

Colorectal Surgeon

Ulcerative colitis: considering your surgical options

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the colon and rectum. Usually, it can be treated with medication such as steroids, but where this isn’t effective or an acute flare-up is occurring, surgery might be necessary. We spoke to consultant colorectal surgeon Mr Richard Lovegrove about your surgical options, and what factors to consider in the short and long term.

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03/12/2018

Mr Richard Lovegrove

Colorectal Surgeon

Surgical treatment of Crohn's disease

Crohn’s disease is a debilitating condition that is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It can be hard to live with and difficult to manage. Mr Richard Lovegrove, a top colorectal and general surgeon, explains when Crohn’s disease is treated surgically and how this surgery is performed.