What Causes Appendicitis and When Is Surgery Needed?
The appendix sits at the junction of the small and large intestine. Small, finger-shaped, no known function. But when its opening gets blocked, bacteria get sealed inside and the trouble starts fast. The wall swells, pressure climbs, and if nothing is done, the appendix ruptures. Once that happens, infection spills into the entire abdominal cavity. […]
Recovery After Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery?
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy takes the gallbladder out through three to four small cuts. No large incision, no divided muscle. That alone cuts recovery time significantly compared to open surgery. Most people are discharged within 24 hours. Light activity is back by day seven. Full function returns somewhere between two and three weeks, though age and pre-surgical […]
Types of Hernia and Which Needs Surgery?
Hernias happen when internal organs push through weak abdominal muscles usually from strain or a weakness you were born with. The main types are Inguinal Femoral Umbilical Incisional and Hiatal. Surgery becomes necessary when the hernia gets trapped or loses its blood supply. According to Dr. R.K. Mehta, laparoscopic surgeon at Apex hospital, an IVF […]
Dealing With Struvite Stones: What Causes Them and Tips to Consider
Kidney stones are a painful and common condition, but not all stones form for the same reason. One lesser-known type, known as struvite stones, develops due to urinary tract infections and can grow rapidly if left untreated. Unlike other stones caused by dehydration or dietary factors, struvite stones form when bacteria alter the chemical balance […]
How To Shrink a Large Prostate: Different Treatments Discussed
Want to learn how to shrink a large prostate? It’s important to first understand what causes this common condition. An enlarged prostate, medically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), mostly affects men over 50 but the problem can sometimes start in the 30s. While non-cancerous, it can cause urinary symptoms similar to prostate cancer, making […]
Morning Sickness FAQs: All Pregnancy Vomiting Questions Answered by Doctors
Pregnancy is often described as one of the most beautiful phases of a woman’s life, but let’s be honest—it also comes with its fair share of challenges. Among the very first hurdles that expectant mothers face is morning sickness. Characterized by nausea and vomiting, it can strike at any time of the day, leaving many […]
Cystolitholapaxy Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
Urinary health issues can cause significant discomfort and complications if not treated on time. One such condition is bladder stones, which are hard masses of minerals that form in the bladder when it doesn’t empty completely. A common and effective treatment for this condition is cystolitholapaxy—a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to break and remove […]