Colonoscopy Cost in Kolkata

Myths about Colonoscopy

Everyone has reasons for skipping colonoscopy and for most of the times, it is based on the understanding that has been passed on. Most of the times these are myths that have exchanged hands and...

Colonoscopy FAQ

What is colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is a medical procedure to examine the inside of the gut (colon & rectum) with the help of a colonoscope (a thin, flexible, hollow, light tube with a small ca...

The List of Services for the Mandatory Medical Insurance Policy for 2020

The compulsory medical insurance policy entitles its owners to receive several medical services in the country and abroad for free. Every year, the list of procedures and the requirements of the...

Understanding Crohn’s Disease

Are you experiencing frequent bowels, diarrhea, fatigue, or blood in the stools? There could be possibilities that these are early signals of what might be a case of inflammatory bowel disease k...

Constipation Meaning in Tamil, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | மலச்சிக்கல்

Constipation Meaning in Tamil: மலச்சிக்கல் ஒரு அறிகுறி இல்லை நோயாகும். பெரும்பாலும், மலச்சிக்கல் கட்டுப்படுத்தப்படுகிறது குடல் இயக்கங்கள் கருதப்படுகிறது. வழக்கமாக வாரத்திற்கு 3 முறைக்கும் குறைவ...

Colon Cancer Causes and Symptoms

Colon cancer causes and forms when the uncontrolled cell growth happens in the cells of the large intestine which results in colon cancer causes. It is not necessarily the same as rectal cancer,...

Gastrointestinal Cancer FAQ

Q1. What are gastrointestinal cancers? A1. These are cancers that affect the gastrointestinal tract. These include cancers of esophagus, small and/or large intestine, stomach, pancreas, liver, g...

Crohn’s disease: Signs and treatment

Crohn’s disease is an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract in humans. It can affect anyone irrespective of his/her age. Both men and women are prone to being affected by Crohn’s disease es...

Cancer Screening FAQ

Q1. What is screening? A1. Screening means medical testing and early detection of a condition before any symptoms develop. Q2. What is meant by cancer screening? A2. It involves physical examina...

Polyp – Treatment & Prevention

A polyp, in medical terms is defined as the growth of a tissue on top of a mucous membrane. It is called as a pedunculated polyp if the attachment to the surface is by a narrow elongated stalk. ...

Treating Constipation

Constipation is a topic which usually one hesitates to discuss, yet it is an important medical condition. It is a painful condition which many individuals unknowingly suffer from. Proper bowel m...

Loren Evans, CrediHero

On August 28, 1997 I was diagnosed with embryonic rhabdomyosarcoma, which is a very rare cancer to have when you are an adult. I was supposed to have had it as a young child. I went through 12 m...

ERCP FAQ

ERCP FAQ: What is ERCP? The full form of ERCP is endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography. It is a procedure that determines and helps us scan and visualize the internal structure of the ...

How do I know if I have IBD (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)?

What are the screening tests and investigations done to confirm or rule out the disorder? Diagnosis of IBD is made through tests and ruling out of other conditions like infection, ischemic colit...

Piles: Need a quick fix?

What is stapled haemorrhoidectomy? Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are clumps of tissue in the anal canal (around the anus and lower rectum) that contains enlarged blood vessels and a surroun...