Angioplasty is a procedure used to open blocked coronary arteries caused by coronary artery disease. It restores blood flow to the heart muscle without open-heart surgery. Angioplasty is possible in an emergency setting, such as a heart attack. Or it can be…

Many women get married but may not wish to become mothers so soon. They have other goals and aspirations to achieve before approaching motherhood. As a woman, you can choose many contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy. One of them is an Intrauterine Contraceptive Device.

It is a small plastic, copper, or hormone-containing device placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. The…

Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen veins that occur in the anus and lower rectum and resemble varicose veins. They are classified as tissue cushions made up of blood vessels, muscle, and other structures. Haemorrhoids may form within the rectum or beneath the skin near the anus. You can find it challenging to defecate stool if the veins lining the anal canal and lower rectum swell up.

Several factors can cause haemorrhoids, but the cause is always unknown; it may be…

Angioplasty is a process to open an artery blocked or narrowed by the deposition of a waxy material called plaque. The operation will once again allow blood flow freely through the artery. But the persistent accumulation of plaque in the arteries around the body cannot fight it. You may need a lifestyle makeover for that. 

• You indeed are what you eat when it comes to atherosclerosis-the accumulation of plaque within your arteries. Experts advise cutting…

A non-metallic mesh tube used to treat a narrowed artery; the new Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS) is like a stent. Still, it dissolves steadily until the blocked artery can function normally again and remains open on its own. The BVS is created to help open a blocked artery in the heart and re-establish blood flow to the heart muscle, like a narrow mesh tube. Once the artery can remain open on its own, BVS eventually dissipates, possibly letting the blood vessel to function again…

A caesarean delivery generally involves making an incision in the woman's abdomen and uterus for gaining access to the baby. There are several reasons doctors suggest c-section, even if you have had one before or your baby is breech. One of the rare and possible complications is hernia post caesarean.

What is it?

It is when a part of the body protrudes through another part where it is not supposed to. If an incisional hernia, their abdominal lining comes…

Getting a t-shaped stick called intrauterine device inserted into you might sound like a no-go territory, but more women are getting these inserted as a method of birth control. Young women are pulled in different directions, and worry about birth control should not be one of them. Getting the right information is not so hard.

You need to be sure about the myths concerning infections, pain, and inconvenience. So, here are some ways to get the hang of the side effects caused after…

When a junior surgical trainee is asked which suture they will use on the skin, the standard answer is whatever the boss prefers to use. This answer has two purposes – it maintains the status quo and covers the fact that many are unaware of different sutures. This basic overview should guide you.

The ideal suture material is usually sterile, easy to handle, strong, resistant to infection, and…

The major causes of deaths in India, one of the most common disease being coronary artery disease. A potentially life-threatening condition, aortic stenosis occurs when the aortic valve opening becomes narrow.

These diseases restrict blood flow from the left ventricle of the heart to the aorta, which is the main blood artery of the heart. The aorta pumps…

Haemorrhoids, familiarly known as piles, may seem alarming but are, in fact, very common. If you have noticed swelling around your anus or lower rectum, there is a good chance that they are haemorrhoids and need medical attention.

Piles are also sometimes associated with bleeding when you pass a motion. Cases of piles are relatively prevalent among both men and women. Studies suggest that almost 40 per cent of the world population has experienced piles symptoms at some point in their…

Both the diseases fissure and fistula are hard to ignore, especially the symptoms like itchiness or pain and bleeding in the rectal area. It is not uncommon for such patients to experience signs which indicate haemorrhoids, but in most the cases the tissues have already aggravated to either fistula or fissure. In the case of haemorrhoids, the symptoms itself can be uncomfortable and…

Once you the endoscopic surgery ends, doctors use varied mechanical staplers for ensuring there are no aftereffects of the surgery such as bleeding, pain, or infection. One such technique is surgical staples. They are used to close the incision once the surgery completes. Staples are a better option in many cases than stitches or sutures.

Unlike stitches, …