“Do you know what is the biggest cause of losing life and spreading like a pandemic? It’s obesity”, says Dr Harsh Sheth. “Obesity in a person leads to a series of health issues that can eventually take your life but prior to that, it takes your quality of life. Simple...
Bariatric or weight-loss surgery may be a viable and advantageous option when other weight-loss strategies are ineffective. Different types of weight loss surgery have various post-operative dietary recommendations and calorie limits, which alter how you digest food...
Laparoscopy is a form of minimally invasive surgery which allows surgeons to perform surgeries in the gastro-intestinal tract using small incisions rather than “opening up” a part of the body to gain access. This is made possible by inserting a laparoscope through one...
The inflammation of the appendix is known as appendicitis. Although appendicitis can affect anyone, people between ten to thirty years are mostly affected. The appendix is a tiny pouch that protrudes from the colon. It is located in the lower right corner of the...
Inguinal hernias are pretty common, and researchers reckon that about 27% of men and 3% of women may have an inguinal hernia at some time in their life. An inguinal hernia can occur when tissue, such as a portion of your intestine, pushes through a delicate or weak...
