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...
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...
