As a Surgeon, Here’s How I Decide Between Sleeve and Gastric Bypass
When patients come to me for bariatric surgery, one of the most common questions I hear is: “Should I choose sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass?”My answer is simple: there is…
Blood in Stool: When Is It a Warning Sign?
Seeing blood in your stool can be alarming. While blood in stool is often caused by common conditions such as haemorrhoids (piles) or anal fissures, it should not always be…
Why Am I Not Losing Weight Despite Diet and Exercise?
You are eating carefully, exercising regularly, and still not seeing the number on the weighing scale change. Why are you not losing weight despite diet and exercise?The answer is that…
Why Delaying Hernia Surgery Can Become Risky
IntroductionWhy Delaying Hernia Surgery Can Become RiskyA hernia may begin as a small, painless bulge, making it easy to ignore. However, a hernia usually does not heal on its own.…
Swelling Near the Navel: Is It an Umbilical Hernia?
IntroductionNoticed a soft swelling or bulge around your belly button? It could be an umbilical hernia, particularly if the swelling becomes more noticeable while coughing, lifting, straining or standing.Although many…
Appendix Pain or Gas Pain? How to Know the Difference
IntroductionAbdominal pain is often blamed on gas, indigestion or something you ate. However, pain caused by appendicitis can initially feel similar to ordinary gas pain. Knowing the warning signs is…
Bariatric Surgery Is Not a Shortcut: A Surgeon Explains the Real Purpose
IntroductionMany people think bariatric surgery is an “easy way out” for weight loss. As a bariatric surgeon, I often meet patients who carry this fear before they even ask about…
What Patients Should Know Before Choosing a Hernia Surgeon in Mumbai
IntroductionWhen patients come to me with a hernia, one of the most common questions they ask is, “Doctor, how do I know which surgeon is right for me?” It is…
Bloating That Does Not Go Away: When to Consult a GI Surgeon
IntroductionOccasional bloating after a heavy meal is common. But when bloating stays for days, keeps coming back, or comes with pain, vomiting, weight loss, constipation, diarrhoea, or blood in stools,…
The Biggest Myths I Hear About Bariatric Surgery — And the Truth
IntroductionBariatric surgery is one of the most misunderstood medical treatments I discuss with patients. As a doctor, I often meet people who have struggled with obesity for years but delay…
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