Previously misdiagnosed as Chronic liver disease.

Clinical scenario : A 19-year-old male was referred to our hospital with a one-year history of breathlessness on exertion and fatigue, accompanied by a history of gastrointestinal bleeding. Three months ago, he experienced three episodes of painless hematemesis, during which he was admitted to another hospital and diagnosed with variceal bleeding. At that time, he […]

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Top Health Tips for Crohn’s Disease patients (UK Guidelines)

1. Understand your treatment plan and stick with it – Work closely with your gastroenterologist to get a clear plan for inducing and maintaining remission. NICE guidelines emphasise using the right medications (anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, biologics) appropriately to reduce symptoms and prevent relapses.  – If you have surgery, follow recommendations post-operatively (for example, using medicines like […]

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Pulses: Small Foods with Big Health Benefits

Pulses—such as beans, lentils, chickpeas, and peas—have been part of traditional diets for thousands of years. Often called “the poor man’s meat,” pulses are now recognized as superfoods that benefit people of all ages. Affordable, nutritious, and versatile, they are an excellent way to promote health and prevent many lifestyle-related diseases. What Are Pulses? Pulses […]

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Childhood Diabetes Mellitus: Management and Precautions

Contributed by Dr.Ghulam Nabi, MD. Pediatric Consultant and Neonatologist. Bugshan Hospital Jeddah, 21432. P.O. Box 5860, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Mobile. 00966 502310661. E-mail: drgnabi2@gmail.com Diabetes is often thought of as an adult illness, but it also affects children. Childhood diabetes is becoming more common, and it needs careful attention to keep children healthy and […]

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