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By Dr Maran Bariatric surgery, Obesity surgery , ,

Foods to be avoided for long term after weight loss surgical procedure

After a lot of thinking and much deliberations, a severely obese decides to get a weight loss surgery. The decision usually comes after a lot of considerations and many failed attempts in trying to fight obesity. After enduring the ordeal of being severely obese and the stigma associated with it, the patients who have successfully undergone weight loss surgery have to maintain their weight loss spree. They need to follow certainly do’s and don’ts in their diet to keep the momentum. Here are some foods that need to be avoided for life by patients who have undergone any weight loss surgical procedure, particularly gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.

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By Dr Maran Gastro , , , , , ,

A brief account of Constipation

Constipation is one of the very common complaints associated with gastrointestinal functionalities. The general perception is people who do not pass stool at least once a day are thought to be constipated. The truth is much more complex. Here are the many facts on constipation.

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By Dr Maran Ulcer , , , , , , , ,

The link between NSAID medications and Peptic Ulcer

NSAID means Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. Common NSAID drugs include aspirin,  ibuprofen, diclofenac, etc. Most of us are aware of aspirin, which is actually a blood thinner used as medication for heart diseases. We are also aware of ibuprofen which is a known pain killer. It may sound surprising that prolonged use of NSAID drugs can cause peptic ulcer. What mechanism makes them cause peptic ulcer?

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By Dr Maran Gastro, Hernia , , , , , , , , , , , ,

A brief on the unusual contents of inguinal hernia

Surgery for Hernia is one of the commonly done surgeries. The hernia sac (of the Inguinal type) usually presents itself with omentum, a layer of peritoneum that surrounds the internal abdominal organs, fat, and parts of small intestine. Sometimes they can also contain other contents that are unusual albeit in a smaller percentage.

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By Dr Maran Gallstone, Gastro , , , , ,

The Link between female hormone and gallstones

Generally, women are almost five times more prone to gallstone formation. Estrogen, the primary female sex hormone regulates the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females, they regulate the menstrual cycle and stimulate the thickening of the uterine lining. Are they responsible for triggering gallstone formation?

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By Dr Maran Appendicitis, Gastro , , , , , ,

குடல்வால் அறுவை சிகிச்சை என்றால் என்ன?

அப்பெண்டிக்ஸ் என்று சொல்லப்படும் குடல்வால் பகுதியில் தொற்று ஏற்பட்டாலோ, அதில் வீக்கம் ஏற்பட்டாலோ (அழற்சி), குடல்வாலை முழுமையாக அகற்றிவிடுவதே குடல்வால் அகற்று அறுவை சிகிச்சை ஆகும். இந்த அறுவை சிகிச்சை முறையை அப்பென்டக்டமி (Appendectomy) என்று மருத்துவத்தில் அழைக்கிறார்கள். இந்த அறுவை சிகிச்சை முறையும், லேபரோஸ்கோபி முறையில் துளையிட்டே செய்துவிடுகிறார்கள். வயிற்றின் அடிப்பகுதியை கீறி திறந்த நிலையில் அறுவை சிகிச்சை செய்த காலம் எல்லாம் மலையேறிவிட்டது.

குடல்வாலில் ஏன் அழற்சி ஏற்படுகிறது?

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By Dr Maran Diet, Food, Obesity , , , , , , , , , , ,

Effective ways to beat your cravings

Overweight and moderately obese people who do not have any co-morbid conditions are full of hope to come over the ill-effects of obesity by changing their lifestyle and food habits. People who underwent bariatric surgery sometimes find it difficult to control their cravings. This craving can spoil the entire benefits accrued due to bariatric surgery. Here are few tips on how to effectively beat your cravings.

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By Dr Maran Ulcer , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Complications of Peptic Ulcer

Peptic ulcers are painful sores in the stomach and duodenum. The burning sensation in the middle of the abdomen, between the chest and the belly button area, a typical pain associated with ulcer makes it very easy to diagnose. Despite that few still might ignore this main symptom and other associated symptoms of ulcer. This ignorance leads to complication of peptic ulcer. What are the complications? Let us check.

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By Dr Maran Obesity , , , ,

How to eat after a Bariatric Surgical Procedure

Bariatric Surgical Procedure is a boon to patients who suffer from a severe and very severe form of obesity. They not only provide relief from co-morbid diseases but also help in weight loss. That is why it is aptly called weight loss surgery too. Undergoing this surgery does not give a passport to eat anything and everything. So how should they eat as a continuing practice after they have undergone the surgery for good?

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By Dr Maran Gallstone, Gastro , , , , , , , , ,

பித்தப்பையை அகற்றினால் என்ன ஆகும்?

கொலிசிஸ்டெக்டமி (Cholecystectomy) என்று சொல்லப்படும் பித்தப்பை அகற்றும் அறுவை சிகிச்சையானது, பித்தப்பையில் கல் இருந்தால் செய்யப்படும் ஒரு அறுவை சிகிச்சை முறை ஆகும். இயல்பாகவே பித்தநீரானது ஈரலால் எந்நேரமும் சுரக்கப்பட்டு, பின் கெட்டியான நீர்ம பதத்தில் பித்தப்பையில் சேகரிக்கப்படுகிறது. பித்தப்பையை அகற்றிவிட்டால் என்ன ஆகும்? உடலின் ஒரு உறுப்பை அகற்றிவிட்டால் பின்னாளில் நிறைய சிக்கல்கள் வரும் என்றே பலரும் நம்புகின்றனர். பித்தப்பையை அகற்றிய பின் நம் வாழ்கை முறை எப்படி மாறுகிறது? வாருங்கள் அலசுவோம்.

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