A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins within the scrotum. These veins are called the pampiniform plexus.(“Bag Of Worms”) They take blood from the testis back into the body. A varicocele only occurs in the scrotum and is very similar to varicose veins that can occur in the leg. Why Do These Veins Enlarge? There is…
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on your weight in relation to your height Adults – applies to most adult men and women aged 20 and over. Children – aged 2 and over, BMI percentile is the best assessment of body fat. [Read: Childhood Obesity] BMI does not measure body…
Goiter is a condition in which the thyroid gland grows larger. The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, below the Adam’s apple. The thyroid gland produces the hormones: Thyroxine (also called T4) and Triiodothyronine (also called T3). These hormones regulate blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate and weight. What are…
In routine practise as a surgeon, we come across these very common complaints. There is Severe pain on passing stools There is blood in my stools I nearly fainted with pain while passing stools The first thing that comes to mind is Anal Fissure Patients have a barrage of queries regarding the symptoms some of…
Foot affected by ulceration that is associated with neuropathy and/or peripheral arterial disease of the lower limb in a patient with diabetes.(DFU) Global Impact Diabetic foot is one of the most significant and devastating complications of diabetes. [Read more: Diabetic Foot] Nearly 15% of diabetics develop a foot ulcer, of which20% will require amputation. Nearly 50% will…
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease, which affects the vascular system extensively throughout the body. Too much Glucose in the blood, for a long time can have drastic complications Cardiovascular Retinopathy Nephropathy Neuropathy Diabetic Foot Ulcer(DFU) Diabetes can affect your feet in two ways. Diabetic neuropathy It can damage the nerves in your legs and…
Varicose veins are veins under the skin of the legs, which have become widened, bulging, and twisted. A good Treatment Plan is based on An accurate diagnosis Detailed evaluation of varicose veins. The diagnostic evaluation can be organized into 3 levels Level I – History, clinical examination Level II – Duplex color scanning, Plethysmography. Level…
Ingrown toenails are a common condition in which the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh of the toe . Ingrown toenails usually affect your big toe. The result is pain, redness, swelling infection If you have condition that causes poor blood flow to your feet, you’re at greater risk of…
Breast pain is one of the most common symptom. Known as Mastalgia. Fortunately, breast pain is rarely due to breast cancer. Mainly of two types. Cyclical Breast Pain Related to the menstrual cycle hormones Usually in both breasts, severe in the upper and outer aspects of the breast. Minor cyclical breast discomfort is very normal….
Can Gout Be Treated Through Diet? Limiting certain foods along with medication to control uric acid can be very helpful in the long run. There Is No Cure For Gout. It can be treated and controlled with Medicines. Dietary Restrictions. Lifestyle Changes. Alternative Medicine. What are the medicines supposed to do? Relieve pain and inflammation….