Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a back flow of acid from the stomach into the food pipe(esophagus). Although” heart burn” is often used to describe a variety of digestive problems, it is most often secondary to gastroesophageal reflux disease. When you eat,…
Cancer of the colon and rectum is the third most common cancer in men and second in women worldwide, constituting 10% of all cancers. The incidence of colorectal cancer in India is low compared to western countries at 4 per…
In the present era of Caesarian delivery, normal (vaginal) delivery is loosing its prominence. In other words, Caesarian delivery is gaining prominence. This raise in incidence can be a blame game.1. Raising patient demands and not ready to accept risks…
In general, hernias that are at risk for complications, that cause pain, or that limits once routine activities should be repaired. If they are not repaired, there is a risk that an emergency surgical procedure may be required at a…
A rectal prolapse occurs when the rectal wall (portion of the large bowel just above the anus) glides out via the anus. It generally happens because the tissues holding the rectum in place (muscles and ligaments) have deteriorated or become…
Type two DM (T2DM) could be a world public health issue. the worldwide prevalence of polygenic disorder among adults 20~79 years older was 8.3% in 2011, with 366 million folks affected, and was expected to extend to 9.9% by 2030.…
Coronavirus are the large family of viruses that are known to cause illness in human and animals. A new human corona virus was discovered in Qatar and Saudi Arabia in 2012. The new virus ia a new strain of beta…
The expert team of doctors at AV Hospital are experienced in handling patients with multiple coexisting abdominal pathologies by a single laparoscopic surgery. The doctors in the hospital conducted a study to analyse the outcomes of 76 patients over 4…
The term “Achalasia Cardia” is derived from greek word meaning “failure or lack of relaxation”. This is the most common motility (movement) disorder of the esophagus (food pipe).In this condition the muscles in the lower end of the food pipe…
The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) and World Health Organization (WHO) have declared breastfeeding and the administration of human milk to be the normative practice for infant feeding and nutrition. Thus the decision to breastfeed should be considered a public…