Stroke Cases on Rising in Middle-Aged Adults Mumbai A stroke is a type of cardiovascular disease that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Strokes can be caused due to two types, ischemic and hemorrhagic. In middle-aged adults, ischemic stroke has an increasing rate and is the most common one that results in...
EVERYTHING ABOUT MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY We see various kinds of surgeries like open surgery, angioplasty, knee replacement etc, minimally invasive surgery is a different kind of method to perform a surgery, in this minor cuts or holes are made in your body, a laparoscope (a small tube with a camera) is inserted in this cuts...
WHAT IS FISSURES An anal fissure is a tear line on the anus or anal canal. An anal fissure may occur when you pass hard stools during the bowel movement. In small cases, an anal fissure can be treated within 4 to 8 weeks by therapy but a chronic fissure which is mostly more than...
Hypertension in adolescent and young adults Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is typically a disease of adults above the age of 40 years. But a good percentage of individuals in their adolescence, 20’s or 30’s are being diagnosed with hypertension. High BP at this age is usually a consequence of another systemic disease or...
What is Bladder Cancer? What Causes It? Zen hospital is also known as the best hospital Hospital for cancer treatment in Mumbai. Rare in people under the age of 40 and usually affecting older adults, bladder cancer is more prevalent in men and is one of the most common cancers. It is caused when the...
Lifestyle factors that can help prevent gastroesophageal reflux disease Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a condition in which the reflux of stomach contents into the oesophagus causes problematic symptoms. GERD is a chronic version of acid reflux. This happens when the stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the oesophagus. It irritates the lining of the oesophagus...
Stress explained by Dr Purnima D'sa Stress is the way our body reacts to being under pressure leading to physical, emotional & psychological changes. Acute stress: where there is a trigger & one is constantly upset on account if it, unable to concentrate & loses sleep & in a state of anxiety & fear. Episodic...
Gas after eating: What could be the cause? The pain associated with postprandial discomfort can be frustrating because it often comes and goes. The discomfort may start a few minutes after eating and may increase as the meal progresses. Symptoms may include a bloated feeling, indigestion, and heartburn. Some people may also experience pain in...
Open Surgery vs Laparoscopic Surgery Open Surgery vs Laparoscopic Surgery: Which Is the Best Procedure? There are various types of procedures being offered by medical institutions worldwide. While a medical professional is in the best position to decide the right surgery option for you, it is understandable for you to have questions about it. You...
Late conception - Health risks and alternatives to a healthier pregnancy Late marriages and late conceptions have become a trend now. The age of menarche has gotten as young as 9 years and the age of menopause has advanced to 45-55 years. The need for socio-economic independence, education, and career has resulted in a delayed...
