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...
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...
