Month: March 2013

No. Although most of the symptoms of bleed and pain during defecation are due to piles and fissure, sometimes it may be due to more dangerous diseases such cancers, polyps and ulcerative colitis. Consult a doctor before assuming a simpler disease.   I have anal fistula. I have taken various medicines prescribed by alternative medical… Continue reading Bleeding, pain and prolapse on passing stool? Do not neglect

Infertility in females is a growing problem.  Statistics show that one in six couples are infertile. Forty percent of the problem lies in the females. One of the major influence or contributor to this problem is obesity.  If you look around or visit a fertility center, one would know that many of the patients are… Continue reading Bariatric Surgery can help the Obese Infertile

Can gallstones be managed on medicines (without surgery)?   In certain situations, some patients with asymptomatic gallstones can be managed by “wait and watch” policy. Some studies suggest that the patient’s age at diagnosis may be a factor in this decision. The probabilityof symptoms and future surgery at the age of 70 is 15%. Hence… Continue reading What is new in surgery for Gallstones ?