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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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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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Insertion Of Urinary Catheter – Patient Guide On What To Expect

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There may come a time when you or a loved one may require a urinary catheter to be placed in the urinary bladder. The need for this may arise from a blocked urine tube or an enlarged prostate (in men). I thought I would briefly discuss what the procedure entails. What Is A Urinary Catheter? …

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Corns On The Feet? Here Is What You Need To Know

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In my practice, I often have patients show me corns on the feet. I thought I would briefly talk about this condition, and what you can do to get rid of this nuisance problem. What Are Corns On The Feet? Corns are painful lesions that develop when the skin is repeatedly damaged by friction or …

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Understanding Hypothyroidism – A Patient Guide

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Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland is unable to produce normal levels of thyroid hormone. We sometimes call it an ‘underactive thyroid’. It is a fairly common condition and it is one of the most easy-to-manage conditions that I see in clinical practice. Hypothyroidism is commonly seen in women, individuals over the age …

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Splitting Tablets In Half – Okay, Or Not Okay?

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Is splitting tablets the right (and safe) thing to do when taking your tablets? In some cases, yes, when absolutely necessary. However, it does come with a risk of wrong dosing. We have seen that sometimes it just may be necessary to break a tablet. A study found that almost 25% of tablets are broken …

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Why Am I Always Feeling Cold?

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Are you a person who always feels cold no matter the temperature outside? Do you always require blankets around you or are constantly rubbing your hands to keep yourself warm. There are days when everyone freezes when it’s a cold winter day, but if this is your every day, then there might be something more …

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Latest Home Isolation COVID Guidelines for India (2022)

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These are the latest home isolation guidelines as of January 2022. Please note that these can keep changing. Has someone around you tested coronavirus disease (COVID-19) positive? Like your roommate, or your sibling? Or is someone at home developing fever, cough, or has an achy body and exhaustion? Since the start of this pandemic, many …

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What Triggers The Annoying Eye Twitch — And When To Seek Medical Help

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Have you had trouble focusing due to repetitive uncontrolled eye twitching? Its quite a common problem. I understand how irritating this continuous flickering of the lower eyelid muscle can be. Incidentally, I suffer from it myself from time to time. In the medical world, eye twitching is also known as Myokymia. It often affects the …

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