Dr Jyothi Raghuram, Senior Consultant – Pediatrics & Pediatric Rheumatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Arthritis is commonly perceived as a condition that only affects older adults. However, children are not immune to this disease either. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of arthritis in children, and unlike age-related osteoarthritis, it is an […]
5 Life-Saving Things to Do If Someone Has a Stroke
Dr. Balaji B S, Consultant – Neurology & Epileptology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru You’re talking to someone and suddenly they fall silent, their face sags, or their speech is slurred. It’s frightening—but it’s what you do after that can save their life. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is cut off or […]
Doctors at Sakra Successfully Performed a Rare Liver Tumor Resection of size 10*8*7 cm on a 3-Day-Old Preterm Newborn
A newborn suffering from respiratory distress, secondary to the compression effect caused by a large liver tumor which was occupying 70% of the abdomen. A 33 week pregnant lady with foetal distress was admitted and delivered a preterm baby in a private hospital. But, the newborn started facing breathing difficulty, and was immediately referred to […]
Migraine Decoded: 8 Things You Should Know About This Debilitating Condition
Dr. Balaji B S, Consultant – Neurology & Epileptology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Have you ever been caught off guard by a pounding headache so severe that even the dimmest light or softest sound felt unbearable? If so, you might have experienced a migraine. Far more than just a bad headache, migraine is a complex […]
Hypospadias in Newborns: 8 Things Every Parent Should Know
Dr. Manjiri Somashekhar, Lead & Senior Consultant – Paediatric Surgery, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru Being told your newborn has “hypospadias” can be an overwhelming experience for any parent. The term may sound alarming, but hypospadias is actually more common than most people realize—and more importantly, it’s treatable. With proper medical care and timely […]
Constipation in Infants: 8 Key Things Every Parent Should Know
Dr. Srinivasa Murthy C L, Lead Paediatrics, Consultant – Paediatrics and Neonatology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, Bengaluru Watching your baby in discomfort can be heartbreaking—especially when the cause isn’t immediately clear. One of the most common issues infants face in their early months is constipation. While it’s usually not a serious medical condition, it […]
6 Ways to Differentiate IBS from Other Digestive Disorders
Dr. Ajay B R, Consultant – Medical Gastroenterology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru If you’re one of those people typing in “Why does my stomach hate me?” into a search bar, you are not the first. Digestive issues are fairly common, however not all of them are the same. In reality, not all of these conditions […]
6 Gut-Friendly Foods That Soothe an Irritated Stomach
Ms. Veena V, Chief Clinical Dietician, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru If you’ve experienced bloating, cramping, or that unpleasant “off” sensation in your stomach, you are not alone. Every day many patients come in complaining of stressed guts— invariably caused by stress, specific foods, or even IBS, reflux, or other chronic conditions. Your gut is not […]
6 Early Warning Signs of Malaria You Shouldn’t Ignore
Dr Suchismitha Rajamanya, Lead Consultant & HOD – Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Even though malaria may appear to be a headache and an issue for travellers going to tropical climates, it actually poses a significant challenge to public health in India and many other countries around the world. It can be life-threatening if […]
5 Ways Rheumatic Diseases Affect Women Differently
Dr. Yathish G C, Lead Consultant – Rheumatology, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Rheumatic diseases — which include autoimmune and inflammatory conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and scleroderma — affect millions of people worldwide. But women have been known to be affected differently by rheumatic diseases. The reason why this happens is multifold. Hormonal changes, immune […]