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Patient guides on gallbladder disease, hernia, weight loss surgery, piles, fissure, fistula, varicose veins and recovery diets, written by Dr. Siddharth Sankar Das.

Hemorrhoids 8 min read

Hemorrhoids

Haemorroids They are swollen blood vessels that occurs in the lowermost part of the rectum and anus. They fall into two types: Internal haemorrhoids External haemorrhoids The painless kind are called internal…

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Hernia 4 min read

Hiatus Hernia – An Overview

A hiatal hernia happens when part of the stomach pushes through a hole in the diaphragm, the large muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. This space is known as the hiatus and is where the oesophagus—the…

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Anal Fissure 5 min read

Overview Of Anal Fissure

An anal fissure is basically a small cut or tear of the delicate, moist tissue that lines the anal canal, the muscular tube that carries stool from the digestive tract to the outside of the body. This condition is…

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Gastric Complications 3 min read

The Single Anastomosis Gastric bypass

The Single Anastomosis Gastric bypass, or Omega Loop Gastric Bypass, Mini-gastric Bypass, and Single-Anastomosis Bypass, has become a popular procedure worldwide over the past few years, especially in Europe and Asia…

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Gastric Complications 7 min read

What Is Weight Loss Gastric Bypass Surgery?

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a type of bariatric surgery, a weight loss surgery that involves creating a small pouch in the stomach. This surgery is usually done using laparoscopic techniques, which involves…

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Appendicitis 8 min read

What is Acute Appendicitis?

Appendicitis is the swelling and inflammation of the appendix, a small, tube-shaped structure attached to the caecum, part of colon and located in the lower right abdomen. This acute condition usually starts as pain…

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Hernia 7 min read

what Is An Inguinal Hernia?

An inguinal hernia is characterized by the protrusion of internal organs, often part of the intestine, through a weak spot or opening in the abdominal wall, specifically in the inguinal (groin) region. This can cause a…

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Gallbladder 16 min read

Gallbladder Stones Presentation And Management

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped sac beneath the undersurface of the liver on the right side of the abdomen. It functions primarily as a reservoir for bile, a vital digestive fluid. The liver produces…

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Questions about your own symptoms?

These articles are for general information. For a diagnosis and a plan that fits you, see Dr. Siddharth Sankar Das at Aster Hospital, Dubai.