The signs we miss: Recognizing suicide warning signals before it’s too late
Not everyone who is struggling says it out loud. In fact, a lot of people who have suicidal thoughts don’t look like they are struggling at all. They go to work, reply to messages, sit with friends, even laugh when they’re supposed to. And that’s what makes it easy to miss. But if you look […]
When Fever Isn’t Just Fever: A Diagnosis That Cannot Be Missed
In Emergency Medicine, not all critical illnesses present dramatically. Some of the most serious conditions begin with non-specific symptoms low-grade fever, mild abdominal discomfort, or generalized weakness often with stable vital signs and no immediate red flags. At Prakriya Hospital Emergency Department, such presentations are evaluated with a high index of suspicion, recognizing that seemingly […]
Understanding Your “Second Brain”: A Guide to World IBS Day 2026
Yesterday, April 19th, marked World Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Day. Patients with IBS often feel frustrated, unheard, or even embarrassed by their digestive systems. If you’ve ever felt like your gut has a mind of its own – and that mind is currently throwing a tantrum – you are certainly not alone. IBS is one […]
Your Shoulder Isn’t “Just Sore”: Why a Labral Tear Can’t Wait
By Dr. Akash KalaskarConsultant Orthopaedic Surgeon | Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Specialist Introduction Shoulder pain is often brushed off as a minor issue—something that will settle with rest. But if you’ve ever felt your shoulder “pop out,” you already know this is not just soreness. As a Sports Medicine specialist, I frequently see patients who […]
Prostate carcinoma, or prostate cancer, is a type of cancer that affects the prostate gland in men. It’s one of the most common cancers among men worldwide, especially those over 50.
Symptoms: Causes and Risk Factors: The exact cause of prostate cancer is unknown, but risk factors include ¹ ⁴: PSA(Prostate-SpecificAntigen) Test: The PSA test measures the level of PSA in the blood. PSA is a protein produced by the prostate gland. Elevated PSA levels can indicate prostate cancer, but also other conditions like prostatitis or […]
11th April 2026 World Parkinsonism Day:
Understanding, Recognising, and Acting Early Every year, World Parkinsonism Day reminds us of a condition that quietly affects millions of individuals and families worldwide – Parkinson’s disease and related Parkinsonian syndromes. Despite being common, Parkinsonism is often misunderstood, overlooked, or diagnosed late. Awareness is the first and most powerful step toward better outcomes. Parkinsonism is […]
When a Surgical Abdomen Isn’t Surgical
In the emergency room, few situations demand faster decision-making than an unstable patient with abdominal pain. Hypotension, poor perfusion, and concerning imaging almost reflexively push clinicians toward one conclusion – a surgical abdomen. But every once in a while, medicine reminds us to pause. A 31-year-old male arrived in the emergency department with a history […]
Part 1 – The Predictable Pandemic The “2026 Dengue Threat”
Every year, like clockwork, Bengaluru prepares for the monsoon. But while the rains bring relief from the heat, they also usher in our city’s most predictable tragedy: The Dengue Surge. As a responsible clinician and a resident of this city, I am writing this because we are standing on the precipice of the May–July window. […]
PROTEIN , CREATINE & YOUR KIDNEY: TRENDY, HELPFUL OR HARMFUL
Protein shakes. Creatine. Collagen powders.They’ve become a daily ritual for many gym-goers.Walk into any gym today, and you’ll hear it: “More protein = more muscle.” But while protein is essential for your body, more isn’t always better, especially when it comes to your kidneys.And here’s the truth most people miss: Your body loves balance and […]
DO YOU HAVE FATTY LIVER
KNOW MORE ABOUT IT! Have you recently had a Health-check? Does your Ultrasound Abdomen report mention that you have “Fatty Liver” or “Hepatic Steatosis”? You are probably visibly shaken! If this is you, take a deep breath. You aren’t alone, and more importantly, you’ve probably caught it at a stage where we can almost certainly […]