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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, long-term condition of the digestive system. It is different from Inflammatory bowel disease IBD Remember 3 R’s in IBS R1: Revise your diagnosis R2: Read about IBS R3: Relax.IBS troubles but doesn’t cause cancer or any life-threatening illness IBS symptoms : It can cause bouts of stomach cramps, […]
IBD has two types . Ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease These differ in their clinical presentation and course Ulcerative colitis may remain limited to rectum or whole of colon and rarely go to small bowel (backwash Ileitis ) While Crohn’s disease can affect whole of Gastrointestinal tract The patient may complain of pus or air […]
About 7 million people worldwide have IBD.1 Although it is not a common disease, an increasing number of people have been diagnosed over the last 20 years. It is affecting people in their productive years and unfortunately IBD is a lifelong disease, with remitting and relapsing course. Do note delay colonoscopic examination when your doctor […]
Student corner: Contributed by Ms Aaliya Masoodi Heart attacks are often considered a condition that affects older adults. But in recent years, there has been a rise in the number of young adults experiencing heart attacks. It’s a startling trend that needs to be taken seriously. In today’s world, young people are exposed to a […]
Top ten tips for Diabetes mellitus : Diabetes mellitus affects millions across the globe .It is all about the approach to this disease which matters the most . Here are some top ten tips for diabetics : Target your Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) below 6.5 % (48mmol/mol),This test gives an idea of blood sugar control over […]
Contributed by Prof. Bashir A Laway Professor and Head Department of Endocrinology Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Soura Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir, email: drlaway@gmail.com Fruit intake and prevention of diabetes Many epidemiological studies have proved that regular intake of fruit is associated with prevention of diabetes. Consumption of 150 grams of fruit per day for […]
