A case of Anemia with Cancer Colon
A 75 year old female came to me in emergency with complaints of constipation, inability to pass faltus (obstipation), severe pain abdomen, persistent vomiting, extreme weakness & stomach fullness since 5 days. Prior to this, she had chronic constipation often alternating with loose stools since six months. She was taking laxatives from various doctors but it was helping her some times. She had low haemoglobin (anemia) & was...
Stone slipping out of Gall Bladder versus stone slipping out of Kidney
Often patients are under a notion that stone slipping out of Gallbladder means patient will problem is solved. This happens because they have heard that stoens slippng out of kidney means it will come out in urine. This understanding is not correct. A small stone slipping out of kidney may pass out of body in urine. However, a small stone passing out of Gall bladder is simply dangerous and could be even life threatening. Patient can...
How to cure piles without much pain
After Italian surgeon introduced stapled hemorrhoidopexy in the early 90’s and it has been a broadly accepted practice in Europe. This procedure avoids wounding the delicate perianal area thus reducing postoperative pain considerably. The leading stage of stapled hemorrhoidopexy is removal of irregularly swollen pileal tissue. This technique employs a unique circular stapler which reduces the degree of prolapse by excising a...
Varicose Veins
Introduction Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins, usually blue or dark purple in colour. They may also be lumpy, bulging or twisted in appearance. They mostly occur in the legs. Other symptoms include: Aching, heavy and uncomfortable legs Swollen feet and ankles Muscle cramp in your legs Dr. B C Shah can diagnose varicose veins based on these symptoms, although further tests may be carried out. Why do varicose veins happen?...
Varicocele
A varicocele is a widening of the veins along the cord that holds up a man’s testicles (spermatic cord). Causes, incidence, and risk factors A varicocele forms when valves inside the veins along the spermatic cord prevent blood from flowing properly. This causes the blood to back up, leading to swelling and widening of the veins. (This is essentially the same process that leads to varicose veins, which are common in the legs.)...
About Me
Dr. Bimal Shah is the senior most General & Laparoscopic surgeon in Mira – Bhayandar with largest series of operations. He also consults at Borivali – Dahisar. He believes in ethical practice & is available at only trust hospitals. He passed out from KEM hospital, Mumbai in 1993 and was a lecturer training newer surgeons & medical students till 1998. View biodata >>>
