Author: Dr. Nikhil Eric Saldanha

A hernia is a condition in which an internal organ bulges via a weak point present in the muscles or tissues. The growth usually occurs through a delicate area in the abdominal walls. A hernia usually affects the stomach or intestine causing intense pain and requiring immediate medical examination and treatment. If left untreated, a…

Rare diseases are those that are life-threatening or persistently disabling. Unfortunately, many rare diseases are currently without therapies or treatments due to a severe lack of scientific investigations. Rare diseases can have a variety of causes. Most of them are hereditary, with alterations in genes or chromosomes being the leading cause. In certain circumstances, you…

Breast cancer is cancer that develops in breast cells. Typically, the cancer forms in either the lobules or the ducts of the breast. Breast cancer is a disease that is commonly found in women and rarely in men. According to studies, one in 8 women has breast cancer. What makes this disease scary is that…

Breast cancer is becoming more common around the world. However, besides women, it is rarely seen in men as well. The size of a tumour spreads to lymph nodes when moved to other body areas. Its treatment depends on the cancer stage, which helps to know its severity. Some treatments include chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, hormone…

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disorder that negatively affects your digestive system. It is an abnormal inflammation in the inner space of your colon and rectum, which makes up a significant part of your large intestine. The inflammation usually leads to the development of open sores (ulcers) in the large intestine. Although Ulcerative Colitis usually…