Anal problems are common nowadays. People find it embarrassing to share these problems with a doctor but it is advised to seek medical advice as soon as you notice any irritation or infection in the perianal area. Anal problems include some major problems like piles, fistula or fissures. These problems may affect the functioning of…
[ratings] Laparoscopy is commonly known as keyhole surgery This surgery is now preferred over traditional surgery as it leads to rapid recovery, reduced pain, and much smaller scars. Benefits: Laparoscopic has many benefits over traditional surgery: • You will have smaller scars which are cosmetically appealing • You will have a shorter stay in hospital…
CBD stones: CBD is a small form of Common Bile duct and is commonly diagnosed with a disease named Choledocholithiasis, meaning stone in common bile duct. The common bile duct forms at the junction of the cystic duct and the common hepatic duct and it drains bile into the duodenum (the first part of the…
jOur joints are the main parts that carry our weight and with the constant rise in weight, it gets harder for joints to work properly. Obesity and joint pains are two serious medical concerns of our society but few are aware that these both complications go side-by-side. Generally, people who are overweight are at greater…
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD is a complex disease in which acidified liquid content of the stomach flows back to the esophagus. This backwash can irritate or damage the esophagus lining. Symptoms of Gastroesophageal reflux: • Heartburn or burning sensation in the chest • regurgitation of sour acid in throat or mouth • Nausea •…
Obesity and heart disease go side-by-side. It is the fastest-growing health problem worldwide. Obesity is not just one disease it is a root cause of many severe diseases that may lead to death. It is found that a person who is obese is 28% more likely to suffer from heart diseases. Excess fat around the…
Hernia A hernia cannot be termed as the disease it’s a small defect that can be fixed with minor surgery. It is a bulging of inside layers of abdominal walls from a weak area. It occurs because of natural weakening of abdominal walls due to constant coughing, heavy lifting, or difficulty with bowel movement or…
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is a type of diabetes that is a combination of insulin not working as well as it should in the body, plus a decreasing production of insulin by the body. It is the most common type of diabetes among the population. If you have type 2 diabetes, then not controlling…
Reflux disease: Reflux disorder or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that occurs when acidic stomach juices flow back from the stomach into the esophagus. People likely to suffer: It is noticed in the person of every age from infants to older adults. This acid reflux can even make asthma symptoms worse by…
An appendix is a small tube of approximately 3 ½ inch of tissue extending from the large intestine. Normally it sits in the lower right abdomen part of our body. The appendix is a vestigial apparatus and one can live even if the appendix is removed from the body, without apparent consequences. The appendix does…
Gallstones: Gallstones are hardened deposit in your gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, just below the liver. The gallbladder holds a digestive fluid known as bile which is released into your small intestine. Gallstones can lead you to excessive pain and can even block the movement…
World Hypertension Day will be observed on 17th of May this year. This symptomless disease can lead you towards many fatal consequences. Hypertension commonly known as high blood pressure is a condition in which there is a long-term high force of blood against artery walls. The force is high enough to cause some serious health…
Diabesity: Diabesity is a term that is used to describe diabetes that occurred due to obesity. The relation between obesity and diabetes is so strong and it is believed that diabesity has tripled in the last 30 years. Obesity has been a major cause of diabetes. It will make you fat and unwell but 90…
Obesity: Obesity is a major disorder that involves an excessive amount of body fat. Obesity isn’t just a cosmetic concern. Being excessively obese will increase your risk of diseases and health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, joint problems, backaches, infertility, sleep, and thyroid disorders. Incidence of obesity is on the rise…
Pain when touched on the lower right side of the abdomen. Abdominal pain or tenderness, usually in the center of the abdomen above the belly button, then shifting to the lower right side of the abdomen. The pain increases when moving, taking deep breaths, coughing, or sneezing. Loss of appetite Feeling of nausea and/or vomiting…
A Hernia is not a disease it’s just a small defect that can be fixed with surgery. It is a bulging of inside layers of abdominal walls when weakened. It occurs because of natural weakening of abdominal walls due to constant coughing, heavy lifting or difficulty with bowel movement and urination. The repair of inguinal…
The human body consists of many parts and every part plays a very crucial role. The gallbladder is a small bag that holds a digestive juice produced by the liver used in the breakdown of dietary fats. The gallbladder extracts water from its bag until the liquid becomes highly concentrated. The functioning of this very…
The bulge may not be constant and may increase in size on coughing, straining and may disappear or decrease in size on lying down. Hernia can occur in any age group including newborns. When swelling becomes painful, doesn’t decrease on lying down, and is associated with vomiting and inability to pass wind, it becomes an…
Obesity is globally considered a serious disease associated with gamut of medical illnesses namely diabetes, blood pressure, heart diseases, thyroid disorders, Joint pain, fertility disorders etc. Bariatric or metabolic surgery is a permanent solution for weight loss that also aims at treating the medical problems associated with obesity. It has excellent results in complete resolution…