Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) – Patient Education Guide
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome happens when the median nerve (a nerve that runs from the forearm into the hand) gets compressed at the wrist. This nerve passes through a narrow space called the Carpal Tunnel. When that space becomes crowded or swollen, the nerve gets compressed causing pain, numbness or weakness […]
Why Diets Fail & How Bariatric Surgery Can Transform Health
Led by Dr. Santhosh R, trained under world-renowned Dr. Mohit Bhandari — Bringing The best Bariatric Surgery program in the city at an affordable cost – Only at Prakriya Hospitals. Are You Not Losing Weight Despite Your Best Efforts? Strict diets, intense workouts, lifestyle changes — many people try everything, but the weightstill returns. This isn’t about […]
Obesity and GI Cancers
Eat healthy ….Journey of good health starts with initiation of few steps daily..Take one today… MECHANISM IN BRIEF : GASTROINTESTINAL CANCER MECHANISMS LINKING OBESITY TO CANCER Esophageal Adenocarcinoma GERD and Barrett’s esophagus progression; VATinduced cytokine inflammation; altered adipokines (↑ leptin, ↓ adiponectin) Gastric Cancer (Cardia) GERD-induced mucosal damage; elevated intraabdominal pressure; insulin resistance; ↑ leptin […]
The Importance of Wearing a Helmet: One Life, One Moment
A 29-year-old was brought to the Emergency Department gasping for breath. The Emergency team acted immediately. Resuscitation was done. Every possible effort was made. But it was too late. The patient had a several traumatic brain injury Outside the emergency room, a family waited—confused, terrified, and hopeful. Within hours, their world collapsed. No words can […]
A Heart That Didn’t Want to Believe
The emergency department is a place where minutes matter, but sometimes belief matters just as much. He walked in with chest pain—not dramatic, not loud, not the kind that makes movies. Just pain. The kind we’ve all learned never to ignore. The ECG didn’t hesitate, even if he did. The diagnosis was clear: acute myocardial […]
Brain Aneurysm: What You Should Know
A brain aneurysm is a silent but potentially serious condition that many people live with—often without knowing it. With better awareness, early diagnosis, and timely treatment, outcomes today are far better than ever before. What Is a Brain Aneurysm? A brain aneurysm (also called a cerebral aneurysm) is a weak, bulging area in the wall […]
What is pre-eclampsia?
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that can happen during pregnancy. It affects how blood flows around the body and can involve several organs. Important things to know: Which parts of the body can be affected? Common signs doctors look for: These signs are common, but they are not always present, so pre-eclampsia can still exist without […]
What is Golden hour in Trauma ?
The term GOLDEN HOUR in trauma is used to underline the importance of urgent care which has to be given to critically injured patients soon after their injury .The Golden Hour refers to the first sixty minutes following a traumatic injury. I feel everyone should know the importance of this critical Golden hour after a […]
Thumb Arthritis
The CMC joint is at the base of the thumb, where the thumb attaches to the hand. Pain comes when the cartilage wears away. CMC OA interferes with daily activities in kitchen, around house, in people who do keyboard work, or assembly work or need to use power tools. Causes -Age -Injury -Sex: Women are […]
What are the factors to be considered while choosing a valve in a patint
Who needs valve replacement surgery Before we dive into the specifics of it, first let us try to understand a few things, such as 1) What are heart valves 2) What is the function of the heart valves 3) Who needs a valve replacement surgery 4) What are the types of valves that are available […]
