Ever felt exceedingly anxious and then a sudden urge to clear your bowels? Or felt like you were in a stressful situation when your stomach started to pain? It is well known, but not yet proven, that the improper functioning of the brain affects the gut and the improper functioning of the gut with its […]
Back in 2019, COPD was estimated to be the sixth leading cause of death. This lung condition affects the air passages and the air sacs like the trachea, bronchi, and alveoli. These parts of the lung get inflamed and thickened as the disease progresses. Moreover, there may be a build-up of mucus in the airways, […]
Doctors define post-COVID syndrome as the signs and symptoms that develop during or after an infection consistent with COVID-19 which continues for more than 12 weeks and is not explained by an alternative diagnosis. Dr. Amitabha Saha, one of the best COVID doctors in Kolkata, talks about the post-COVID sequela and what you can do […]
As of 12 July 2022, there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases in West Bengal. Under this backdrop, one of the best COVID doctors in Kolkata, Dr Amitabha Saha tells you how you can distinguish between fever from different types of diseases and COVID-19. Let’s take a look! What Are the Common Types of […]
Stomach problems plague us all from time to time. This could be a mild case of food poisoning or a case of acute irritable bowel syndrome. You never know which stomach ache is serious and which isn’t. Hence, the best gastroenterologist in Kolkata, Dr Amitabha Saha gives you 5 scenarios or cases, when you should […]
COVID-19’s fourth wave is on the rise again. As people brace for the proliferation of cases, here is something you should be aware of—the link between COVID-19 and thyroiditis. Recently, researchers at the University of Milan, Italy, (research head Dr. Ilaria Muller) found a link between COVID-19 and thyroid dysfunction. These scientists found that people […]
Experts and doctors consider Type 2 diabetes as an incurable and irreversible disorder. So far, treatment was focused only on controlling blood sugar levels and trying to prevent the onset of comorbidities. However, recently, there has been a shift in this trend, wherein the aim is to reverse Type 2 diabetes. On that note, if […]
Headaches affect around 75% of the global population. They are a major cause of absenteeism in school and social activities. Moreover, headaches can be classified into 2 types: primary and secondary. So let’s take a look at this general physician doctor in Kolkata’s views on headaches. Primary Headaches Primary headaches are those that aren’t caused […]
High blood pressure is very common among patients with diabetes. In fact, these two conditions often go hand in hand because they are caused by the same lifestyle factors. Moreover, your blood pressure is a marker of health, hence you need to take regular measurements to make sure it is at its normal levels. In […]
Hypothyroidism is quite a common disease affecting 5% of the general population. This condition is treatable and can be controlled with regular medication. Learn all about the hypothyroid condition in this blog, including the working of the thyroid gland and symptoms of the disease. If you are already suffering from the condition, do not hesitate […]