Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the wall of the rectum and anus that may be caused by too much pressure in the vein. Hemorrhoids can cause pain or bleeding. Hemorrhoids are also called piles. Hemorrhoids are generally caused by increased pressure due to pregnancy, being overweight, or straining during bowel movements. Hemorrhoids are prevalent, occurring […]
The appendix is a vestigial hollow tube closed at one end and attached at the other end to the cecum. It is a small tube-shaped organ attached to the large intestine. It has no known function, but you will need immediate treatment if it gets inflamed or infected (Appendicitis). While the particular functions of the human […]
Written By: Dr. Rajani Ramachandran (MBBS, MS, OBG) Obstetrics & Gynecology Dysmenorrhea is highly prevalent and is the leading cause of absence from school and work among women of reproductive age. WHAT IS DYSMENORRHEA? Excruciating periods with intense cramping is a condition called Dysmenorrhea. Many women suffer from the state of Dysmenorrhea with every menstrual […]
Written By: Dr.Rajani Ramachandran (MBBS. MS general surgery) Obstetrics and Gynecology Yeast is a fungus commonly found on your skin. However, it is also found in your digestive system. If you are a woman, you also have yeast in your vaginal area. When too much yeast grows on your skin or other places, it can […]
Written By: Dr. Jasmine Sankaranarayanan (MBBS, DGO, DNB) Obstetrics & Gynecology Becoming pregnant is undoubtedly a dream come true for any woman, but delivering the little one can be an enormous challenge, and one must be prepared for it. Normal delivery is defined as the expulsion of the baby out of the womb through the […]
Written By: Dr. Jasmine Sankaranarayanan (MBBS, DGO, DNB) Obstetrics & Gynecology Caesarean is defined as an operation performed to deliver the baby through the abdominal route when vaginal delivery is impossible. It is also employed to speed up the delivery when potential danger to either mother or baby is anticipated. The most common reasons to […]
Written By: Dr. Suseela Kiyyath (MBBS, MS) Obstetrics & Gynecology What is endometriosis? The endometrium is the tissue that lines the uterus. Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial-type tissue is found outside the uterus. Ovaries and fallopian tubes are the most commonly affected. This misplaced tissue undergoes cyclical changes similar to the uterine lining, […]
Written By: Dr. Suseela Kiyyath (MBBS, MS) Obstetrics & Gynecology What Are Uterine Fibroids? Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in the muscle layer of the uterus. Fibroids can rarely detach and can be seen attached to the connective tissue( broad ligament) near the uterus. Fibroids are also known as leiomyoma or simply myoma. The […]
Written By: Dr. Devisree Radhamony (MBBS,MS,DNB,DGO) Obstetrics & Gynecology What is Pid? Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a disease of one or more upper reproductive organs, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. It comprises a spectrum of inflammatory disorders of the upper female genital tract, including endometritis, salpingitis, tubal-ovarian abscess, and pelvic peritonitis. Types […]
Written By: Dr. Devisree Radhamony (MBBS,MS,DNB,DGO) Obstetrics & Gynecology What Is Infertility? Infertility is a disorder of the female or male reproductive system defined as failing to get pregnant even after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. Types Of Infertility: Infertility can either primary or secondary: Primary infertility is when a woman […]
