Hemorroidectomy
What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are veins, normally present in and around the anus and lower rectum, that have become swollen due to stretching under pressure. These are very common in both men and women, and about half the population have hemorrhoids by age 50. Hemorrhoids are also common in pregnant women due to the pressure of the fetus in the abdomen, as well as hormonal changes, which cause hemorrhoidal vessels to enlarge. The...
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
What is a PEG? PEG stands for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, a procedure in which a flexible feeding tube is placed through the abdominal wall and into the stomach. PEG allows nutrition, fluids and/or medications to be put directly into the stomach, bypassing the mouth and esophagus. This brochure will give you a basic understanding of the procedure – how it’s performed, how it can help, and what side effects you might...
Gastroenterostomy
Introduction Gastroenteritis is an infection of the stomach and bowel (large intestine). The most common symptoms are vomiting and repeated episodes of diarrhoea (three or more episodes within 24 hours). The causes and treatment of gastroenteritis can differ between children and adults. This section is about gastroenteritis in adults. What causes gastroenteritis in adults? The two most common causes of gastroenteritis in adults...
Gallbladder Removal (Cholesystectomy)
Introduction The medical term for gallbladder removal is cholecystectomy. Why does my gallbladder need to be removed? The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped pouch in the upper-right part of your abdomen (tummy). It stores bile, which is the digestive fluid produced by the liver that helps to break down fatty foods. Bile is made from cholesterol, bile salts and waste products. When these substances are out of balance, small, hard...
Anal Fissure
Introduction An anal fissure is a tear or ulcer (open sore) that develops in the lining of the anal canal. The most common symptoms of anal fissures include: A sharp pain or burning sensation when passing a stool (poo) Noticing bright red blood on toilet paper or on the toilet seat The anal canal The anal canal is the last part of the large intestine (colon), and is located between the rectum (a small pouch where stools are...
Endoscopy
Introduction An endoscopy is a procedure where the inside of your body is examined internally using an endoscope. Endoscope An endoscope is a thin, long, flexible tube that has a light source and a video camera at one end. Images of the inside of your body are relayed to a television screen. Endoscopes can be inserted into the body through a natural opening, such as through your throat or anus (the opening through which stools are...
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 >>>
