Untwisting the Mystery of Acute Abdomen  – The Emergency Physician’s Diagnostic Challenge

The Emergency Department often presents us with puzzles disguised as common complaints. Some announce themselves loudly through abnormal vitals and dramatic clinical findings. Others remain deceptively quiet, hiding behind normal investigations and reassuring numbers. This was one such case. A 34-year-old woman presented to the Emergency Department with severe lower abdominal pain that had begun […]

Stroke: Why Every Minute Matters

By an Emergency Physician Every day in the emergency department, we see patients whose lives change in an instant because of a stroke. Some recover remarkably well because they arrived quickly and received timely treatment. Others face lifelong disability because treatment was delayed. The difference is often measured not in days or hours—but in minutes. […]

Bengaluru’s Heat Just Betrayed Your Teeth Betrayed

Understanding tooth sensitivity — why it happens, what it means for your oral health, and when to seek professional care. Summer in Bengaluru means cold co,ee, ice cream, and chilled beverages  but for millions of Indians, every sip and bite comes with an unwelcome sting. You are not alone, and this is not something you […]