Dr. Priyank Gupta, Sr. Consultant Joint Replacement Surgeon, HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad Sciatica is a prevalent and often misunderstood condition that affects a significant number of individuals worldwide. It refers to the pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each […]
Understanding Cervical Ribs or Extra Ribs
Dr. Krishna Chaitanya – Lead Consultant – Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Introduction: Cervical ribs might sound like a complex medical term, but in simple language, they are an extra set of ribs that some people have in their neck area. This condition, although not widely known, can have various effects on a person’s health. Let’s delve […]
Lung Cancer In Non-Smokers: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & More
Authored by Dr Trinanjan Basu, Senior Consultant-Radiation Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre Borivali Lung cancer is a serious health complication that can cause long-term harm and even fatality. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death around the globe. Although smokers are at the most significant risk of contracting […]
Understanding Sarcoma: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Dr. Shantanu Pendse, Associate Consultant (Medical Oncology), HCG NCHRI Cancer Centre, Nagpur One of the rarest types of cancer that develops in the body’s soft tissues is Sarcoma. This cancer affects muscles, tendons, fat, blood vessels, nerves, and deep skin tissues. Though sarcoma accounts for a small percentage of all cancers, it is important to […]