Osteomyelitis
Introduction Osteomyelitis is a medical term that describes an infection of bone. The infection is usually bacterial. Symptoms of osteomyelitis may include: high temperature (fever) of 38°C (100.4°F) or above pain in the affected area, which can often be intense swelling in the affected area a passageway that opens in the skin through which pus or fluid leaks (this is known as a discharging sinus) Types of osteomyelitis There are two...
Bone cancer (sarcoma)
Introduction Primary bone cancer is a tumour that starts growing inside a bone, as opposed to secondary bone cancer which is when cancer spreads from another part of the body into surrounding bone. The most common symptom of bone cancer is bone pain that usually gets worse over time and can feel more painful during the night time. If you or your child is experiencing persistent bone pain that lasts for more than three days, visit Dr....
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Introduction Known as the “silent killer”, high blood pressure rarely has obvious symptoms. The only way of knowing there is a problem is to have your blood pressure measured. All adults should have their blood pressure checked at least every five years. If you haven’t had yours measured, or you don’t know what your blood pressure reading is, ask Dr. B C Shah to check it for you. What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure...
High Cholesterol
Introduction Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal functioning of the body. It is mainly made by the liver but can also be found in some foods we eat. Having an excessively high level of lipids in your blood (hyperlipidemia) can have an effect on your health. High cholesterol itself does not cause any symptoms, but it increases your risk of serious health conditions. About cholesterol...
Diabetes, Type 1
Introduction Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high. It is also known as diabetes mellitus. Types of diabetes There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is often referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes. It is also sometimes known as juvenile diabetes or early-onset diabetes because it often develops before the age of 40, usually during the...
Gestational Diabetes
Introduction Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that affects women during pregnancy. Diabetes is a condition where there is too much glucose (sugar) in the blood. Normally, the amount of glucose in the blood is controlled by a hormone called insulin. However, during pregnancy, some women have higher than normal levels of glucose in their blood and their body cannot produce enough insulin to transport it all into the cells....
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 >>>
