Why is 1/3rd of the population likely to be affected by piles? “It is estimated that 1/3rd of India's population will suffer from piles at some stage in their life,” says Dr.Roy Patankar, Consultant in G.I minima; access surgery and the MD at Zen Hospital, Piles Laser Treatment in Chembur, Mumbai. What are Piles? Piles...
Overconsumption of painkillers can lead to stomach ulcers Gastric or stomach ulcers are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach. Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly prescribed or non- prescribed medications that are consumed for minor aches and pains. Aspirin or crocin is a good example of NSAIDs. The major side effects...
Is laser surgery better than the conventional surgery for Piles? Piles or Haemorrhoids are swollen veins that develop around the anus or inside. Although there are various ways to cure piles and conventional surgeries are still used, laser surgery has now become the popular option for both physicians as well as patients. The doctor usually...
21 Days old Baby born with multiple complications and with just 1% chance of survival has now fully recovered at Zen Hospital On 21ST April 2020, a baby was born to Mr. Vikas Faltankar with multiple complications. The initial hospital where the baby was born did not have the facility of NICU with ventilators so...
COVID-19 And The Importance Of Self Isolation As we all know, that a new deadly virus appeared in Wuhan, China by the end of December 2019 and is spreading everywhere now. This virus is called as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the disease it causes is called COVID -19. On 30th January...
Tips For Living With COPD Do you suffer from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Does it often keep you away from attending the important office meeting? Or do you suddenly wake up constantly in the night due to that notorious coughing or breathlessness? Then, here we list a few strategies to help you manage your...
Facts About Heart Failure Do you often encounter a rapid irregular heartbeat? Is that constant chest pain bothering you? Do you find it difficult to concentrate on your work owing to the fatigue and weakness? Then, you may be at the risk of heart failure. Here’s all you need to know about it. Read on!...
Tips For Healthy Heart Want to keep heart disease at bay? Then, the best way to do so is to adhere to a healthy lifestyle. Exercise, eating heart-friendly foods and getting rid of stress can be helpful for your ticker. So, don’t wait anymore, just stick by these habits. Did you know? Your heart is...
Endometrial cancer Facts about endometrial cancer Do you often experience pelvic pain? Is there vaginal bleeding after menopause? Then, beware! These could be symptoms of endometrial cancer. Here, we help you understand what it is, and how you can tackle it. Endometrial Cancer is cancer that arises from the inner lining of the uterus, or...
How to Prevent Gastrointestinal Infections November heat is already being felt in the city, has become a matter of concern, and may invite a plethora of health problems along with gastrointestinal infections. Here, we tell you how to safeguard yourself. Gone are the days with cases of dehydration, heatstroke, conjunctivitis, etc. The heat in October...