Haemorrhoids occur in about 55-60% of the Indian population and can affect men and women of all ages. Many people feel uncomfortable and hesitate to discuss their symptoms with the doctor. Unfortunately, if not treated, haemorrhoids can develop so far that painful surgery is the only option left. Haemorrhoids can be severe enough to disrupt…
It’s hard to detect thyroid disorder. You may feel tired or have something known as brain fog and maybe gaining weight or experiencing hair loss. Other people may feel anxious or sweat more than usual. All of these are common symptoms of thyroid disease. The thyroid regulates many processes in the body and women tend…
Incisional Hernia An incisional hernia is characterised as bulging of tissue which appears at the site of an incompletely-healed prior surgical wound. Median incisions are made in the abdomen during abdominal surgeries. Abdomen near the incisional area will be weak. At a specific place, the bulge of tissue protrudes out called incisional hernias. Some ventral…
Digested food particles pass through the intestine for at least 10 meters (25 feet) as part of healthy digestion. This digested waste continues to move. But intestinal obstruction can stop it. Bowel obstruction occurs when your small or large intestine is blocked either partially or fully, preventing the passage of fluids and digestive nutrients. When…
Well, one of the most frequently asked questions by patients to obesity surgeons is what type of diet and lifestyle they need to follow after Bariatric surgery. Most bariatric surgeons offer their patients tailored nutrition plans based on the type of surgery performed and the patient’s unique health and lifestyle factors. Maintaining adequate bariatric nutrition…
Appendectomy is the surgical removal of appendix to treat appendicitis. Appendectomy is one of the most common surgeries. One in every two thousand people has appendicitis somewhere in their life. Treatment requires surgery to remove the infected attachment. Traditionally, the appendix is removed by an incision near the lower right abdominal wall. Appendectomy is a…