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...
Tips for gastro health in summer With the unbearable summer heat and rising temperatures, the functioning of our intestines and stomach is affected. The hot weather results in a weaker and slower functioning of these organs. For people that are already suffering from some sort of ailment of the digestive tract, these rising temperatures are...
Tuberculosis Tuberculosis is an infection caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Practically each and every part of human body with some exception can be affected with TB, Lungs, skin, bone, brain, eyes, intestine liver kidneys, spine all can be affected with TB infection As per organ involvement clinical presentation will vary Lung TB will have cough fever...
What are the symptoms of thyroid? Thyroid disorder can affect anyone: men, women, children, but they are more common in women, and become more usual with age. The thyroid gland is a small butterfly shaped organ that is found in the neck just in front of the voice box, which makes the thyroid hormones, T3...
Things you need to know about Endoscopy Endoscopy is basically the process of looking inside the body with the help of a device called the endoscope. They are basically inserted through openings such as the mouth or the anus. Also they can be slipped in through small incisions, in the knee or abdomen. The fundamental...
How to know if you have Normal Flu or Covid Flu? More is learned and found out about Covid Flu as the day passes by. But we can all vouch for the fact that at some point, we feared Normal Flu for Covid Flu. Normal Flu and Covid Flu both are contagious illnesses showing similar...
