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...
Atherosclerosis
Introduction Atherosclerosis is a potentially serious condition where arteries become clogged up by fatty substances, such as cholesterol. These substances are called plaques or atheromas. The plaques cause affected arteries to harden and narrow which is potentially dangerous for two reasons: Restricted blood flow can damage organs and stop them functioning properly If a plaque ruptures, it can cause a blood clot that blocks the blood...
Diabetes
Introduction Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high. The two main types of diabetes are: Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes The difference between the two types of diabetes is explained below. Diabetes affects approximately 2.9 million people. There are also thought to be around 850,000 people with undiagnosed diabetes. Symptoms of diabetes The main symptoms of diabetes are:...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Introduction Hidradenitis suppurativa (sometimes known as acne inversa) is a painful long-term skin disease that causes abscesses and scarring on the skin – usually around the groin, buttocks, breasts and armpits. It’s not known exactly what causes hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), but the disease is linked to inflamed apocrine sweat glands and plugging of the hair follicles. The apocrine sweat glands are found in places where we...
MRSA infection
Introduction MRSA is a type of bacterial infection that is resistant to a number of widely used antibiotics. This means it can be more difficult to treat than other bacterial infections. The full name of MRSA is meticillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. You may have heard it called a superbug. Staphylococcus aureus (also known as staph) is a common type of bacteria. It is often carried on the skin, inside the nostrils and the...
Pneumonia
Introduction Pneumonia is inflammation (swelling) of the tissue in one or both of your lungs. It is usually caused by an infection. At the end of the breathing tubes in your lungs are clusters of tiny air sacs. If you have pneumonia, these tiny sacs become inflamed and fill up with fluid. Terms such as bronchopneumonia, lobar pneumonia and double pneumonia are sometimes used, but refer to the same condition with the same causes and...
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 >>>
