━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Introduction Healthcare is one of the most essential services for any society. People trust doctors with their lives, believing they possess the knowledge and training needed to diagnose and treat illnesses. Unfortunately, this trust is often exploited by fake doctors, commonly known as quacks, who practice medicine without proper qualifications or legal authorization. The…
On May 12, 2026, a landmark global consensus published in The Lancet officially changed the name from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). For years, doctors called this condition Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). But here’s the surprising part: ❗ Many people diagnosed with PCOS don’t actually have ovarian cysts, while some…
This post is for the common man, not for medical professionals 😊. So don’t expect too many technical terms—we’ll keep it simple, practical, and jargon-free! Who needs surgery for Appendix problem The surgery is urgently required for three main reasons: What are the techniques of Appendix surgery Steps of surgery 1️⃣ The patient is given…
By Dr. Vivek Bhaskar General & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand If you or someone in your family has been diagnosed with a hernia in Hazaribagh or the surrounding areas of Jharkhand, you likely have one burning question: do I need surgery, and which type is right for me? What Is a Hernia? A hernia…
What Are Gallstones?The gallbladder is a small pouch located beneath the liver. Its job is to store bile, a digestive fluid that helps break down fats. Gallstones form when substances present in bile, such as cholesterol or bilirubin, harden and create stone-like deposits inside the gallbladder. Some stones remain silent, while others block the flow…
Gallbladder removal surgery, also known as cholecystectomy, is one of the most commonly performed abdominal operations. While most patients recover uneventfully, some may develop a complication known as an incisional hernia, where abdominal contents protrude through a weakness in the surgical scar. An incisional hernia can occur after an open cholecystectomy, particularly when multiple patient-related…
Establishing a Low-Cost Surgical Centre in Rural Jharkhand: Feasibility and Impact Bringing affordable, high-quality surgical care to rural India is both a formidable challenge and a crucial necessity. In regions like Barhi, Hazaribagh, where government hospital presence is limited, rural populations often face immense barriers to necessary medical and surgical treatment. As a surgeon driven…
At times, the extent to which an incisional hernia can grow if neglected is truly shocking. Recently, at my surgical center in Barhi, Hazaribagh, I encountered a 65‑year‑old woman who exemplified how silent suffering and financial hardship can allow a treatable condition to become a major medical challenge. The patient had undergone a total abdominal…
Many common surgical procedures in India, which often cost lakhs of rupees in corporate hospitals, can be performed at a fraction of the price—sometimes for only a few thousand rupees—when doctors are willing and society provides support. The high expense of healthcare is a major barrier for millions, particularly those from economically weaker backgrounds. Yet,…
