When there is a bile imbalance in the gallbladder, patients suffer from gallbladder stones. It is essential to understand that not all gallstones require surgery. Sometimes, there may be no…
Today, we are surrounded by dietary advice: Eat less carbs, eat more protein, avoid processed foods, and so on. The validity of the suggestions can be discussed later. But, amidst…
According to the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide. If categorized by gender, the cancer is the fifth most commonly occurring cancer…
Do you feel an intermittent pain in the upper right part of your abdomen? Sometimes, you can feel the pain in your back or shoulder? A gallbladder attack can last…
Risks for Esophageal Cancer: Your Health Depends on your Actions
As per WHO, Globocan 2018 data, esophageal cancer is the sixth most common cancer in India, with an incidence rate of 5.04%. It is also the reason for the sixth-most…
Acute Appendicitis: A Clinical Emergency that you should not ignore
In the US, 250,000 cases of appendicitis are reported annually. However, the incidences of the problem are lower in Asian and African countries. One reason can be the dietary habits…
A Surgery for Rare Tumors of the Ovaries and Uterus by Dr. Jay Chokshi
Usually, uterine and ovarian cases are handled by gynecologists, and rarely do patients consult a GI surgeon. But, when a case of rare tumors of the uterus and ovaries presented…
Do you know the liver is the largest internal organ of the body? It weighs around 1.36-1.39 kilograms. Vital for your body's metabolic functions and immune system, the liver plays…
Monsoon is a season that offers us Indians respite from the sweltering heat. Even though the rainy season bestows us with soothing rains and pleasant weather, one thing that often…
Did you know the liver is the only visceral organ of the body that possesses the ability to regenerate itself? Whether the organ is affected by a medical surgery or…
