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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.
Piles vs fissure vs fistula explains how three common anorectal issues differ in cause, signs, and care. You face piles when swollen veins cause bleeding or itching during stools. You face a fissure when a small tear…
Varicose vein recurrence after laser treatment happens in a significant percentage of cases, sometimes as soon as 2 to 5 years . You might develop new veins from valve failure in untreated branches, neovascularization…
Treatment for asymptomatic gallstones typically implies no urgent operation, as the majority of you remain symptom-free for years. You can elect for watchful waiting with checkups and ultrasound as necessary. You…
Heavy legs, evening ankle swelling, dull calf ache, and itch or tight skin that marks from socks are the early signs of chronic venous insufficiency . Watch for spider veins, bluish bulges, or skin discoloration near…
Exercise after a laparoscopic appendectomy begins with light activity within 24 to 48 hours and then progresses in stages as pain and inflammation diminish. You may first walk short distances, introduce gentle…
A post- bariatric surgery nutrition plan establishes the course for healthy weight reduction, sustained vitality, and lifelong wellness. You progress from clear liquids to pureed and soft foods to small solid meals…
Indeed, you can have gallstones without symptoms. Most people have silent stones, discovered incidentally on ultrasound or CT. They don’t usually cause pain, fever, or jaundice, and most remain stable for years. Risk…
Anal Fissure treatment includes self-care steps, prescription creams, and minor procedures that help you heal and cut pain. You learn signs like sharp pain, bright red blood , and spasms. You get clear paths: warm sitz…
Yes, it can come and go. You might experience a dull ache when you stand for long hours, lift something heavy, cough, or strain when you take a bowel movement. The pain typically subsides when you lie down or press the…
Thyroid Nodule symptoms are what you experience or observe when a little lump develops in your thyroid. You may notice a lump in your neck , experience hoarseness , or feel tightness in your throat when swallowing. You…
Varicose Veins symptoms are aching legs , swelling around the ankles , throbbing or cramping at night, itchy or dry skin over the vein, and bulging, twisted blue or purple veins. You might experience heaviness from…
Appendix Pain typically resides in the lower right portion of your stomach, close to the junction of your small and large intestines. It might start out around your navel early, then migrate to the lower right as the…
These articles are for general information. For a diagnosis and a plan that fits you, see Dr. Siddharth Sankar Das at Aster Hospital, Dubai.
