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Spinal fusion is a surgery in which two or more vertebrae in the vertebral column or back are fused or joined to treat a slew of spinal problems and diseases, which cause debilitating back pain. This surgery helps to remove bone and tissue that are narrowing the spinal canal, squeezing the spinal cord and nerves, reducing pain and improving function.

There are many different causes of back pain like injury, poor posture, age, osteoarthritis, herniation of disc between two vertebrae, deg...more

Generally performed as an emergency surgery, an appendicectomy is performed to remove an infected or inflamed appendix. The most common question asked before such a procedure is whether removal of the appendix will cause problems in future. However, this tiny tube-like structure which is attached to the large intestine and is said to help you recover from diarrhoea or inflammations of the small or large intestines; its removal will not change how you recover from such infections either.

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Obesity can make life miserable. From unhealthy eating habits to unhealthy lifestyles and medical conditions, obesity can be an amalgamation of many factors. Obese people are at a greater risk of suffering from many serious health complications like type-2 diabetes, mood swings, and depression, cardiac problems, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, to name a few. It does not stop there. More alarming is the fact that obese people are at increased risk of suffering from different types of ca...more

Piles or haemorrhoids are one of the most common and painful anal disorders. It refers to a collection of veins and tissues that become swollen and inflamed. The size may differ and are found either outside or inside the anus. Haemorrhoids or piles usually result from chronic diarrhoea, constipation, or heavy weight lifting. Timely treatment is essential to cure the condition. Otherwise, piles may affect your routine activities and lead to anal bleeding, infections, or anal fistula.

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It is not that very easy to get complete recovery after spinal surgery and for that, you have to rely on different caring tips. Your surgeon can help you in this regard and can provide you a checklist containing different essential caring tips. You should follow those tips sincerely so that unwanted side-effects can be easily avoided.

Few caring tips after a spine surgery:

Consumption of adequate amount of proteins: If the protein content is increased in your diet, then quick...more

Many people suffer from hemorrhoids or piles at some point in their life. This condition affects the rectum. It is rarely dangerous but it can be extremely painful. Hemorrhoids can be described as swollen veins in the walls of the lowest section of the rectum and anus. This is the most common cause of rectal bleeding. This may also be a symptom of rectal or colon cancer and hence should never be ignored. A doctor must be consulted if the rectal pain lasts longer than a week or if there is severe...more

Hello. My suggestion are you should take whatever healthy food for 1 month post surgery if you are non diabetic for your body to recover from major surgery. Exercises usually are respiratory like incentive spirometer and active limbs exercises. Take a walk without tiring yourself and slowly increase over days.

There are many kinds of conditions and symptoms that require different kinds of surgery for treatment as well as diagnostic management. One such procedure is called a laparoscopy or laparoscopic surgery. This is a surgical diagnostic management procedure that is known to be a low-risk process with minimal invasion and suitable for various types of ailments.

Read on to know everything about laparoscopic surgeries.

Definition: Laparoscopy is an operation performed in the abdomen...more

A hernia occurs because of an internal weakening of the abdominal layer, resulting in tearing. The inner most layer of the abdomen forms a sac and pushes the weakening area. This results in the abdomen tissue being slipped into the sac, causing pain and other health problems. It can occur to both men and women. Apart from natural weakness of the abdomen, a hernia can get triggered from heavy weight lifting, constant coughing, gaining weight and from irregular bowel movement. 80percent of hernia ...more

Arun Jaitley, 66 the former finance minister and a stalwart of the Bharatiya Janata Party, died on 24th August 2019, Saturday, at 12:07 pm.

Arun Jaitley got admitted in AIIMS, New Delhi in August 2019 when he suffered from severe uneasiness and breathlessness. On 17 August, it was reported that Jaitley was on life-support. By 23 August, his health had deteriorated leading to his demise.

Jaitley had been unwell for a large part of the last two years when his condition took a ...more