The world is dealing with a new virus known as Coronavirus Disease 19 or COVID-19. COVID-19 spreads rapidly from person-to-person via contact. It can stay alive and become infected on surfaces for several days. COVID-19 is causing our hospitals and health systems to be burdened by the number of people who are critically ill. If…
According to WHO guidelines, if the BMI is greater than 35, then a person is morbidly obese. Bariatric surgery is an operation that helps obese people lose weight. The cost of bariatric surgery in India ranges between Rs. 2 to Rs 5 lakhs, and the implants alone cost around Rs. 1.25 lakhs. Overcoming obesity may…
More than 600,000 surgeries are performed in India each year to treat various intestinal diseases. Patients undergo colon surgery for several conditions, such as colon cancer, polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and diverticulitis. Removing a piece or the entire colon is known as a colectomy. Colon cancer remains the second leading cause…
Hydrocele is a condition where fluid builds up in the scrotum. Most of them develop for no apparent reason and are harmless. If necessary, minor surgery can usually fix the problem. In some cases, hydroceles are caused by major testicular inflammation. Hydrocele occurs most often in infants. Nearly 10 per cent of men are born…
With the worldwide fear of COVID-19 (or the coronavirus), it’s no surprise that people with pre-existing medical conditions such as obesity may feel more anxious than usual. It is completely natural and understandable. The virus is rapidly taking over the world, and researchers are struggling to find out how it works, who is most at…
A hernia occurs when adipose tissue or an organ pushes a weak spot into the surrounding connective tissue or muscle wall. Hernias usually don’t heal on their own. They tend to get bigger. In rare cases, they can lead to life-threatening complications. This is why doctors often recommend surgery. However, not every hernia needs to…
One of the first things parents look forward to is for the belly button to heal. After a week or two of careful treatment, the umbilical cord dries and falls off without infection, leaving the umbilicus open. The belly button is a concern if it looks enlarged. While the baby is in the womb, the…
Many patients have the same fear after gallbladder surgery. They often think about how normal or how active they will be after the gallbladder is removed. The second most common doubt is what to eat, what not to eat, and what diet to follow after gallbladder surgery or cholecystectomy. It is possible to live a…
Haemorrhoids are popularly known as piles. They are normal blood vessels located within the anus or lower rectum become swollen due to excess pressure. People with haemorrhoids problems might suffer from anal itching, rectal pain or discomfort, swelling, and rectal bleeding, etc. The causes of Haemorrhoids are many, but the exact cause is yet to…
The human body consists of 11 basic systems, all of which are influenced and regulated by hormones produced by the Endocrine System. Hormones are chemical messengers that control bodily functions and range from basic needs such as hunger to essential functions such as metabolism and reproduction. If any of these hormones break down, it can…
Obesity can have many factors that contribute to it. Various reasons could be genetics, lifestyle, disease, lack of exercise etc. Long-term weight loss can be challenging to achieve with just diet and exercise alone. Most candidates tend to gain weight quickly. For this reason, people are looking for weight loss methods that work best for…