Dengue Fever: Stay informed, Stay protected
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection transmitted mainly by Aedes mosquitoes. Transmission commonly increases during and after the rainy season because stagnant water provides breeding sites, while warm and humid conditions favour mosquito reproduction. In cities, dengue can occur around our homes, apartments and workplaces. Prevention is therefore not only about avoiding mosquitoes outdoors—it also […]
Inguinal Hernia: Don’t Ignore That Groin Bulge
Understanding Inguinal Hernia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery An inguinal hernia is one of the most common surgical conditions affecting both men and women. While it may start as a small, painless swelling, delaying treatment can lead to serious complications. Fortunately, modern laparoscopic and robotic techniques offer safe, effective treatment with faster recovery. What Is […]
Oral Cancer: A Small Change in the Mouth Can Be an Early Warning
Recognising precancerous lesions and early warning signs can make a life-changing difference We use our mouth every day to eat, speak, smile and communicate. Yet, when something changes inside the mouth, it is surprisingly easy to ignore it. A small ulcer is often dismissed as a “heat boil.” A white patch may be attributed to […]
Life After Kidney Transplant: A Fresh Start for Your Health
The Journey Beyond Surgery: A Fresh Start for Your Health By Dr Ankita Dilip Patil | Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician | Prakriya Hospitals, Bangalore A kidney transplant can open the door to a fuller, more active life. But surgery is only the beginning. Long-term wellbeing depends on regular follow-up, taking medicines exactly as prescribed, […]
Gallstones and Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Everything You Need to Know
What Are Gallstones? Gallstones are hardened deposits that develop inside the gallbladder, a small pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver. The gallbladder stores bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver that helps digest fats. Gallstones can vary in size from tiny grains of sand to stones as large as a golf ball. Some patients […]
The Mouth–Body Connection: What Your Oral Health Says About Your Overall Health
Most people think of the mouth and the rest of the body as separate systems—one for the dentist, one for the doctor. In reality, they are closely connected, and your oral health can offer early signals about what’s happening elsewhere in your body The mouth isn’t isolated from the rest of the body. It has […]
Understanding Obesity: More Than Just Weight
A patient guide to the causes, health impact, and modern treatment of obesity What Is Obesity, Really? Obesity is often misunderstood as a simple result of eating too much or exercising too little. In reality, it is a chronic medical condition—one where excess body fat accumulates due to a complex interplay of genetics, hormones, metabolism, […]
Healing from Within: A Patient’s Guide to PRP Therapy in Orthopaedics
When dealing with joint pain or a stubborn sports injury, the journey to recovery can sometimes feel like a waiting game. But what if your body already holds the exact tools needed to accelerate that healing process? Enter Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy—a groundbreaking, non-surgical treatment that harnesses your body’s natural healing abilities to repair orthopaedic […]
Can Heart Blockages Be Treated Without a Stent?
For years, stents have been the standard treatment for blocked heart arteries. They have transformed the treatment of coronary artery disease, particularly heart attacks, and remain one of the biggest advances in modern cardiology. But angioplasty is evolving. Today, in selected patients, it is sometimes possible to treat a blocked coronary artery without leaving a […]
Monsoon and Children—Friends or Foes?
Rains provide immense relief from the scorching heat of summer months, but at the same time, they bring along a basket of diseases. Obviously, children and the elderly are at greater risk as always. Let us see how we can stay healthy in monsoon season. What Are The Diseases Of The Rainy Season? We have […]