Expert Health Articles & Guides
Trusted medical insights from Unittas Hospital doctors on women’s health, pregnancy, urology, gastroenterology, bones and joints, brain and nerves, and child health.
Getting a Second Opinion Before Cancer Surgery: What to Ask
What to ask at a cancer second opinion, which reports to take, and how long it adds. A practical checklist before agre
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Why some cancers are operated on straight away and others are treated first. How tumour size, spread and type decide t
Read ArticleUnderstanding Your Biopsy Report: Grade, Stage and Margins Explained
What grade, stage and margins mean on a biopsy report, how TNM works, and which findings change the treatment plan. Wr
Read ArticleChanges in Bowel Habit That Need a Colonoscopy
Which changes in bowel habit need investigating, how long is too long to wait, and when a colonoscopy is the right nex
Read ArticleWhite or Red Patch in the Mouth: What It Means
What a white or red patch in the mouth can mean, why leukoplakia and erythroplakia are watched closely, and when a pat
Read ArticleA Mouth Ulcer That Will Not Heal: When to Worry
How an ordinary mouth ulcer differs from one that needs checking, the two week rule, and the features that mean you sh
Read ArticleSigns of Breast Cancer That Are Not a Lump
Breast changes that matter even when there is no lump: skin dimpling, nipple changes, discharge and persistent pain. W
Read ArticlePiles Grades 1 to 4: Which Stage Actually Needs Surgery
The four grades of piles, how to tell which one you have, and the point at which surgery becomes the right treatment r
Read ArticleFive Signs of a Hiatus Hernia You Should Not Ignore
Hiatus hernia symptoms that get mistaken for ordinary acidity, where the discomfort sits, and why reflux that will not
Read ArticleNewborn Jaundice: How to Check Your Baby and When to Worry
How to check a newborn for jaundice at home, what day of life tells you, which signs need same day review, and when ph
Read ArticleLump Under the Skin: Sebaceous Cyst or Lipoma?
How to tell a sebaceous cyst from a lipoma, which lumps under the skin are harmless, and the features that mean one sh
Read ArticleTypes of Jaundice and What Causes Each
The three types of jaundice, what causes each, and why obstructive jaundice is the one that usually needs a procedure
Read ArticleJaundice in Adults: Spotting the Early Signs and Knowing When to Act
Early jaundice signs in adults, from yellow eyes and dark urine to pale stools and itching, and which combinations nee
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Blood in Urine (Hematuria): Causes, Tests and When to Worry
Blood in urine (hematuria) can come from a UTI, stones, prostate or kidney problems, or rarely cancer. Learn the causes, tests and when to see a urologist.
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Burning When You Pee: Cystitis Symptoms, Causes and Relief in Women
Burning when you pee is usually cystitis, a bladder infection common in women. Early UTI signs, other causes, home relief and when to see a doctor.
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Causes of Appendicitis: Why the Appendix Becomes Inflamed
What are the causes of appendicitis? Most cases start with a blockage in the appendix. Learn the real risk factors, the common myths and when to get help.
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Cirrhosis of the Liver: Causes, Stages and How to Protect Your Liver
Cirrhosis of the liver is scarring after years of damage. Learn the main causes, the stages from fatty liver onwards, and how to protect your liver now.
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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms and Relief for a Trapped Nerve at the Elbow
Cubital tunnel syndrome: why the ring and little fingers tingle, how it differs from carpal tunnel, and what relieves a trapped nerve at the elbow.
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Deep Vein Thrombosis Symptoms: DVT Risks and What to Do
Deep vein thrombosis symptoms: swelling, pain and warmth in one leg. Learn what causes DVT, who is at risk after surgery or travel and the emergency signs.
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Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum: The Common Newborn Rash Explained
Erythema toxicum neonatorum is a common, harmless newborn rash. See what it looks like, how long it lasts, and the red flags that need a paediatrician.
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Glomerulonephritis: What Happens When the Kidney's Filters Get Inflamed
Glomerulonephritis is inflammation of the kidney's tiny filters. Learn the symptoms (cola-coloured or foamy urine, swelling, high BP), causes and tests.
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS): Symptoms, Causes and Recovery
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) symptoms: tingling and weakness spreading over days, what triggers it, how hospitals treat it, and what recovery looks like.
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Herniated Disc Symptoms, Causes and the Path to Recovery
Herniated disc symptoms explained: why pain travels down the leg or arm, how a slipped disc is diagnosed, and why most people recover without surgery.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Full Form, Types and What It Means
IBD full form: inflammatory bowel disease. Learn the two types, Crohn's vs ulcerative colitis, how IBD differs from IBS and when to see a specialist.
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Ketones in Urine: What It Means and When to Pay Attention
Ketones in urine can be harmless (fasting, keto, vomiting) or a sign of diabetic ketoacidosis. Learn what your report means and when it is an emergency.
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Knee Pain in Women: Common Causes and Practical Relief
Why knee pain in women is so common: osteoarthritis, runner's knee, hormones and menopause. What eases it early, and when to see an orthopaedic doctor.
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Lumbar Spondylosis: Why Your Lower Back Feels Stiff and Achy
Lumbar spondylosis is age-related wear of the lower spine. See the symptoms, how it differs from a slipped disc, and what eases stiffness without surgery.
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NICU vs PICU: Key Differences in Children's Intensive Care
NICU vs PICU explained for parents: who is admitted, age groups, equipment, staff and what to expect during a stay. Know the difference before you need it.
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Peyronie's Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Peyronie's disease causes a curved or painful erection from scar tissue in the penis. Learn the symptoms, phases, treatments and when to see a urologist.
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Rectal Bleeding: Piles or Something More Serious?
Rectal bleeding is often piles or a fissure, but not always. See what blood colour, age and bowel changes reveal, and when you need a colonoscopy.
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Stomach Worms: Causes, Symptoms and How the Infection Spreads
Stomach worms spread through unwashed hands, unsafe water, food and soil. Learn the causes, symptoms in children and adults, and when to see a doctor.
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Swelling at the Side of the Neck: Common Causes and When to Get It Checked
Swelling at the side of the neck is usually a reactive lymph node, but not always. Learn the common causes, the red flags, and which tests settle it.
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Tremors: Types, Causes and When to See a Doctor
The main types of tremors, what causes shaky hands (essential tremor, thyroid, medicines, Parkinson's), and the signs that mean it is time to see a doctor.
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Type 2 Diabetes Remission: What It Really Takes and Who Can Achieve It
Type 2 diabetes remission is real for some people, but it is not a cure. Learn what remission means, who is most likely to achieve it and what it takes.
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Types of Thyroid Conditions: A Simple Guide to What Can Go Wrong
A plain guide to the types of thyroid conditions: hypo, hyper, goitre, nodules, thyroiditis and cancer, with the signs and the tests that tell them apart.
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Vaginal Vault Prolapse After Hysterectomy: Causes, Symptoms and What Can Be Done
Vaginal vault prolapse can develop years after a hysterectomy. Learn the causes, the symptoms to watch for, how it is diagnosed and what can be done.
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Intestinal Perforation Symptoms: Why Sudden, Severe Abdominal Pain Cannot Wait
Sudden severe pain with a rigid abdomen, fever and vomiting is a surgical emergency. What it is, what causes it, and why hours matter.
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Subserosal Fibroids: Why They Cause Pressure Rather Than Heavy Bleeding
They grow on the outside of the uterus, so they press on nearby organs instead of affecting your periods.
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What Size Kidney Stone Requires Surgery? The Thresholds That Actually Matter
Under 5 mm usually passes. Above 10 mm rarely does. Above 20 mm means keyhole surgery. The thresholds explained.
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Right-Side Abdominal Pain in Women: Upper, Lower, and What Each One Means
Upper right points to the gallbladder or liver, lower right to the appendix or ovary. A pain map, plus the signs that need same-day care.
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What Size Gallbladder Stone Is Dangerous? Why Bigger Isn't Always Worse
Size does not decide surgery, symptoms do. Small stones can slip into the bile duct; very large ones carry a different risk entirely.
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Kidney Stone Symptoms in Women: How to Tell It Apart From a UTI or Period Pain
Stone pain comes in waves and starts in the flank. Here is how it differs from a urine infection and from period cramps.
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What Does a Hernia Feel Like? Symptoms by Type, and When It's an Emergency
Most hernias start as a soft bulge with a dragging ache. Symptoms by type, and the changes that mean you should not wait.
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Where Does Appendicitis Pain Start, and Where Does It Move To?
It usually begins near the navel and settles in the lower right within hours. That migration is the most useful warning sign.
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Most Common Gynaecological Problems To Be Aware Of
Learn about PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, and vaginal infections: symptoms, causes and treatments.
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How to Maintain Vaginal Hygiene: Simple Tips for Everyday Wellness
Simple, effective tips on cleaning, clothing choices, and healthy habits for everyday vaginal wellness.
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How to Tighten Vaginal Muscles: Proven Ways to Regain Strength
Kegel exercises, advanced techniques, and professional treatments to strengthen vaginal muscles.
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Why is My Period Blood Black? 10 Real Reasons
Discover 10 real medical reasons why period blood appears black, from oxidation to serious conditions.
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Negative Pregnancy Test But No Period: What Could It Mean?
Common causes of missed periods with negative tests: stress, hormonal imbalances, PCOS and more.
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Are AMH Levels Important To Get Pregnant?
AMH levels, ovarian reserve testing, and fertility: expert reproductive health guidance.
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Double Marker Test in Pregnancy
What the double marker test is, when to do it, normal ranges and how to interpret results.
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The Step-By-Step Process of a Follicular Scan
Step-by-step ovulation monitoring, what to expect, and key measurements for fertility.
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What is Episiotomy: Procedure, Advantages and Complications
Complete guide to episiotomy during childbirth: when it's needed, benefits and recovery tips.
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Fever During Pregnancy: Safe Ways to Manage Symptoms
Safe ways to manage fever during pregnancy, risks by trimester, and when to seek help.
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Constipation During Pregnancy: Safe Relief Methods
Causes, safe relief methods, dietary tips and when to consult a doctor for pregnancy constipation.
Read ArticlePICME Registration in Chennai: How to Get an RCH ID
Free PICME registration step by step, the documents to take and how long the RCH ID takes.
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Types of High-Risk Pregnancies and Their Management
High-risk pregnancy types, risk factors, symptoms and expert maternal care management.
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Painless Delivery: Advantages of Painless Normal Delivery
How 70% of mothers choose pain-free normal delivery with epidural analgesia.
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Tubectomy: A Permanent Path to Family Planning
Procedure, benefits, recovery, and why 40% of women choose this 99% effective permanent birth control.
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Different Types of Antenatal Scans: Complete Guide
Dating scan, NT scan, anomaly scan, growth scans: a complete guide to pregnancy scans.
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Upper Stomach Pain During Pregnancy 2nd Trimester
Common causes like heartburn, gas, growing uterus: plus safe relief tips.
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NICU and the Different Levels of Neonatal Care
Level I to IV nurseries, admission criteria, and newborn baby care essentials.
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Acute Kidney Injury: Causes, Symptoms, and Recovery
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and recovery guide.
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Crystals in Urine: What They Mean for Your Health
Types of urine crystals, causes, symptoms and treatment: calcium oxalate, uric acid and more.
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Understanding Foamy Urine: Causes, Concerns, and What to Do
What foamy urine means, common causes, and when to worry: expert urology guidance.
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Kidney Pain vs Back Pain: How to Tell the Difference
Learn to distinguish kidney pain from back pain: location, symptoms, and when to seek help.
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Understanding Pus Cells in Urine: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Pus cells in urine (pyuria): normal range, causes, symptoms and treatment.
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Understanding Urinary Tract Infections in Men
Complete guide to UTI in men: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Black Stool: Causes, Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Dark or black stool causes: from harmless dietary factors to serious conditions requiring help.
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Understanding Gastric Issues: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Gastric issues: causes, symptoms and effective management for digestive wellness.
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Hernia Prevention: Essential Tips for Men
How to avoid inguinal hernia, proper lifting techniques, and lifestyle changes for men.
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Understanding Liver Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Liver inflammation (hepatitis): causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
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Understanding Pancreatic Stones: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Pancreatic stones: causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options from gastro experts.
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