Kidney, Urinary, Gastro Intestinal, Liver

हममें से कई लोगों ने पैरों में भारीपन का अनुभव किया है जो असहज महसूस होता है। कुछ मामलों में यह सामान्य होता है और अपने आप ठीक हो जाता है लेकिन अन्य मामलों में, यह स्वास्थ्य से संबंधित एक खतरनाक संकेत हो सकता है। यह लेख तीन मुख्य विषयों पर केंद्रित है: पैरों में सूजन का कारण क्या है, इसके बारे में कब चिंतित होना चाहिए और इस के लिए स्वास्थ्य सेवा पेशेवर से कब मिलना चाहिए। पैरों में सूजन निचले अंगों के ऊतकों में अतिरिक्त द्रव प्रतिधारण के कारण होती है। यह द्रव सामान्य रूप से परिसंचरण तंत्र (…

The decision for caesarean birth is never an easy one. However, if you are opting for elective caesarean section, it is important to understand the implications on the health of the mother and the child. In this article, we talk about the increasing evidence of a C-section on long term gut health of the child and what you can do about it. The mode of delivery—caesarean section (CS) or vaginal delivery—can have significant long-term effects on a child's health, influencing the gut microbiome,…

Many of us have experienced heaviness in legs that feels uncomfortable. In some cases, it is normal and goes off on its own but in other cases, it could be an alarming sign for the body. This article focuses on three main features: what causes swelling in the legs, when to be concerned about it, and when to visit a healthcare professional. Leg swelling is caused by excess fluid retention in the tissues of the lower limbs. This fluid would normally be in the circulatory system but squeezes out…

मूत्र पथ संक्रमण, मूत्र असंयम और क्रोनिक किडनी रोग के अलावा, बुजुर्गों में मूत्र संबंधी समस्याओं का सबसे आम कारण उम्र बढ़ना है। इस लेख में पढ़ें कि जीवन की गुणवत्ता पर महत्वपूर्ण प्रभाव डालने वाली इन समस्याओं को रोकने या विलंबित करने के लिए क्या कदम उठाए जा सकते हैं। मूत्र त्याग की प्रक्रिया को समझना मूत्राशय में बहुत सारी नसें हैं। मूत्राशय के भरे होने की अनुभूति मेरु रज्जु (स्पाइनल कॉर्ड) से होते हुए मस्तिष्क में मूत्र त्यागन केंद्र तक जाती है, और वहाँ से मूत्र त्याग की उत्तेजना को मूत्राशय…

When one is told that they need surgery it may feel daunting and very radical to most of us. The aim is to get the surgery done on time with the best outcome and that weighs on the decision as we feel pressed for time. Here are some queries related to the 5 surgical conditions that you may ask your doctor to feel more confident about your decision and to help feel a part of the decision of going ahead with the surgery. This is the second part of the article Questions to Ask Before Any Surgery…

Being diagnosed with a condition that requires surgery can feel daunting and confusing to most of us. While we want to get the timing and procedure right, we often feel rushed into the decision for lack of information and being pressed for time. Let’s discuss a few questions pertaining to surgeries that you may ask your doctor to feel more confident about your decision and to help feel a part of the decision of going ahead with the surgery. General questions to ask your doctor before any…

Ulcerative Colitis is an auto-immune condition. Read this article to understand the symptoms, causes, treatment and management of Ulcerative Colitis What is Ulcerative Colitis It is an inflammatory disease that usually begins in the rectum and may later involve the large intestine. It is a lifelong autoimmune condition (the normal bowel bacteria provoke the immune system to attack the wall of the intestine, thus causing injury to the bowel). It is a part of the spectrum of the inflammatory…

Crohn’s Disease, IBD, IBS are sometimes used interchangeably. We break down Crohn’s disease, how it is different from these other conditions and explain the symptoms, causes, treatment and management of Crohn’s Disease. Overview of Crohn’s Disease  To begin with, let’s understand that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are two different gastrointestinal disorders, as the terms sound similar and may have some overlapping symptoms, it may use them…

We have all struggled with a change in consistency of stools whether it’s diarrhoea or constipation or something in between. We have also at some point seen a change in colour or texture of the stools of our kids or ourselves and wondered what that could mean. We are here to tell you everything a change in your stools could mean and when a stool test is needed. Stools or faeces are solid waste products that are formed in the large intestine and is made up of undigested food waste after the…

Bladder cancer is the 10th common cancer worldwide. In India it is often diagnosed late due to limited awareness of bladder cancer and its symptoms. Let us understand the symptoms of bladder cancer, the diagnostic tests, the treatment options and some commonly asked questions about bladder cancer treatment, prognosis and effect on quality of life.   What is bladder cancer? Urinary bladder is a muscular organ situated in the pelvic cavity. Its primary function is to store urine produced by…