Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE) – Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE), commonly known as watermelon stomach, is a relatively rare condition characterized by dilated blood vessels in the lining of the stomach. The name “watermelon stomach” derives from the distinctive appearance of the dilated blood vessels, resembling the stripes on a watermelon. In this comprehensive article, I will explore the causes, …

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Understanding Xanthelasma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

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Xanthelasma is a common skin condition that manifests as yellowish, flat, and slightly raised plaques on the eyelids. Although these plaques are typically harmless, they can cause cosmetic concerns for patients. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of xanthelasma, including its causes, symptoms, and available treatment options, to help individuals better understand and …

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Revolutionizing Diabetes Management

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) is a breakthrough technology that has changed the way patients with diabetes manage their condition. In the recent past, I have been using this technology for a lot of my patients with diabetes. This is because, unlike traditional blood glucose monitoring methods that provide readings occasionally, CGM offers real-time glucose measurements …

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Transurethral Resection Of Prostate (TURP) – Indications, Procedure, Complications

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Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure used to treat an enlarged prostate, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). During a TURP, a urologist uses a specialized instrument called a cystoscope to remove excess prostate tissue that blocks the smooth flow of urine. Here’s a look at how the procedure is …

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Navigating Festivals with Diabetes: Strategies for Eating Out and Diabetes Control.

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Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide, including a significant number of the Indian population. Diabetes control can be quite a hard thing though. It can affect how individuals interact with social situations, particularly when it comes to dining out and celebrating with friends and family. Navigating social situations with …

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Helicobacter pylori: The Unseen Culprit Behind Stomach Ulcers

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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a spiral-shaped bacterium that grows well in the acidic environment of the gut. It affects half the population of the world! Since its discovery in 1982 by Drs. Barry Marshall and Robin Warren (who won the Nobel prize for it), it has been linked to a number of stomach problems, …

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Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy – A Patient Guide

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Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a procedure that allows a doctor to examine the lining of your esophagus (food pipe), stomach, and the beginning of the small intestine (duodenum). This is done using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a tiny camera at the end that transmits images to a monitor. It is sometimes called …

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