What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are puffy veins located around the anus and can cause lumps in and around that area, says a well-known piles doctor in Kolkata. Hemorrhoids are a common pregnancy condition, affecting up to 1 in every 4 pregnant women. Hemorrhoids can...

Circumcision of Your Baby Boy One of the foremost questions your paediatrician may ask you after the birth of your son is whether you intend to have him circumcised or not. Removing your baby's foreskin is a relatively common surgical procedure, says an expert of...

Many individuals want to know how to permanently treat fissures. Before discussing the effective treatments for anal fissures, it is necessary to learn more about the condition and its causes. What is an Anal Fissure? According to Dr. Purnendu Bhowmik, a proctologist...

Everyone should start screening for colorectal cancer at age 45, says Dr Purnendu Bhowmik, a colorectal cancer doctor in Kolkata. Why Consider Getting Screened Sooner? Studies show that the incidence rate of colorectal cancer among Indian young adults is rising....

According to Dr. Purnendu Bhowmik, a lead surgeon of a circumcision clinic in Kolkata, a proper diet plan is crucial for quick recovery after circumcision surgery.  The ideal diet recommended for adults who undergo circumcision surgery is eating all foods in a...

Gallbladder cancer is an abnormal growth of cells that begins in the gallbladder. It causes no specific signs or symptoms and, therefore, remains undiagnosed until it reaches an advanced stage.  The disease can be effectively cured if discovered early on, says...

An anal fistula is a painful condition that can only be treated surgically. Fistula surgery has a bad rep for being difficult and dangerous. So, when you're faced with the prospect of complicated surgery, you might wonder if it's better to suffer through your fistula...

If you like to stay healthy and exercise regularly, you might be wondering when you would be able to get back to your routine after your varicose vein treatment. So, in this post, Dr. Purnendu Bhowmik, a varicose vein specialist doctor in Kolkata, explains when you...

Are you wondering if the pain in your stomach or groin is caused by a hernia? Hernias affect both men and women; however, the symptoms differ. In women, groin hernias are substantially less common. Hernias can be uncomfortable and do not go away on their own, says an...