In the morning for many people, going to the washroom is painful and leads to bleeding during bowel movements. They may have piles, with or without pain in the anus. While medicine brings temporary relief, the problem keeps repeating. Patients often experience discomfort associated with the embarrassment of pus discharge in the perianal area or…
If you are overweight, surgery for obesity may be an option for you. Obesity surgery is also referred to as bariatric surgery. As an obesity patient, if you are looking for weight loss with surgery, the first question that arises is which procedure is best for me. A conclusion about this must be reached after…
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…
A lot of weight-loss techniques have been introduced in recent years to help lose weight. Similarly, bariatric surgery also contributes to weight loss in many ways that lower your risk of medical problems associated with obesity. There are different bariatric surgeries that help in weight loss in two main ways: Restrictive: Surgery that limits the…
