If you have ever had a sharp, shooting pain travel from your lower back down through your leg, you have probably already heard the word ‘sciatica’ thrown around, maybe by a friend, maybe by Dr Google. But your doctor might use a different term altogether: lumbar radiculopathy. The two terms get used so interchangeably that […]
Dengue season brings with it a familiar wave of anxiety. The moment a fever sets in along with body aches and a headache behind the eyes, most people want one thing immediately: a dengue test. But here is something that surprises a lot of patients: testing too early or too late can actually give you a […]
The first few months after your baby is born are full of small milestones, and somewhere in between the feeding schedules and sleepless nights, three vaccination dates quietly become some of the most important appointments on your calendar. The 6-week, 10-week, and 14-week vaccines for babies form the backbone of your child’s protection against diseases that […]
Certain surgical procedures do not require hospitalisation and can be done by surgeons at the outpatient facilities of the hospital. The outpatient surgical procedures can also be done in the inpatient facilities and in the freestanding self-contained unit known as an ambulatory surgery centre. Such outpatient surgical procedures done at ambulatory surgery centre hold the […]
A common cold brings in a stuffy nose, a bad throat, a change in voice and sometimes ear pain too. You don’t need to worry too much, but it’s important to know when these symptoms might signal something more serious. That’s where an ENT comes in. You may have heard of them but don’t really […]
Whether you are old or young, having knee pain can easily start to disrupt your daily life. It’s not the kind of pain you can ignore, a dull ache every time you take a walk or a sharp pain when you climb stairs. The reassuring news is that knee pain is treatable and not every […]
Kidney stones are more frequent now than ever before, intensified by genetics and lifestyle choices. And when they do occur, the pain that comes along with it is one of the worst experiences. It puts patients in a state of panic. It’s important to be aware and understand that the pain may be bad, but […]
There is a misunderstanding among most people that health check-ups and tests are only for when you fall sick. That’s not true. A health checkup is like a report card that you need to maintain your overall wellness by getting a clear picture of where your health currently stands. The question then is, what kind […]
Most people know when to see a cardiologist or an orthopaedic surgeon. But vascular surgery sits in a space that many people are unfamiliar with, even when their symptoms are pointing directly to it. If something feels off with your circulation, your legs, your wounds, or your veins, a vascular surgeon may be exactly who you need. […]
Breathing is something most of us never think about until it becomes difficult. If you have been dealing with a persistent cough, recurring chest infections, or breathlessness that just won’t quit, it may be time to stop attributing it to seasonal changes or stress. A pulmonologist can get to the root of what’s going on. What Does […]
