(Dr. Rajeev Premnath, General, Laparoscopic Surgeon and Endoscopist, Hitech Hernia Centre, Ramakrishna Hospital Jayanagar, Bengaluru) A lively young adult would never have suspected that persistent stomach aches and unexplained fatigue were anything more than stress from a hectic job or busy schedule. Cancer was the last
Mrs. Gayatri (Name changed), a nonagenarian 94-year-old, has been dealing with bleeding in her stools for a few days. Despite attempts by her family to alleviate the issue with home remedies, which proved futile. She already had a history of hemorrhoids, she was eventually taken
Mrs. Gayatri (Name changed), a nonagenarian 94-year-old, has been dealing with bleeding in her stools for a few days. Despite attempts by her family to alleviate the issue with home remedies, which proved futile. She already had a history of hemorrhoids, she was eventually taken
(Dr Rajeev Premnath, General Laparoscopic Surgeon and Endoscopist, Minimally Invasive Proctology Department at Ramakrishna Hospital, Bengaluru) Proctology, a medical specialty focused on rectal and anal disorders such as hemorrhoids, fistulas, and fissures, experiences a troubling rise in cases every year in India. This escalation, especially prevalent
Overcoming the Challenges, a Surgical Triumph in Managing Complex 10-year-old Incisional Hernia and Comorbid Conditions at Bangalore A hernia is a medical condition where a portion of an organ, typically the intestine, is displaced and protrudes through a weakened area in the abdominal wall. This protrusion
Dr Rajeev Premnath, General Laparoscopic Surgeon and Endoscopist, Minimally Invasive Proctology Department at Ramakrishna Hospital, Bengaluru Your feet are like health detectives, giving you valuable clues about your overall well-being. Instead of waiting until you've accidentally hurt them, start paying attention to your feet—they might be
Dr. Rajeev Premnath, General, Laparoscopic Surgeon and Endoscopist, Hitech Hernia Centre, Ramakrishna Hospital Jayanagar, Bengaluru Each year, 1 crore people in India deal with hemorrhoids. They're common between 45 and 65, but surprise – 5% of young adults can get them! Weak rectal tissues, pregnancy hormones (impacting 35% of
Dr. Rajeev Premnath, General, Laparoscopic Surgeon and Endoscopist, Hitech Hernia Centre, Ramakrishna Hospital Jayanagar, Bengaluru Abdominal wall hernia repairs are among the most common procedures in general surgery. Recent advancements in hernia repair surgery, fuelled by rising awareness of mesh-related issues, have placed a strong emphasis on improving patient
