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Facts About Bariatric Surgery

According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), nearly 23% of men and 24% of women had a BMI of 25 or more, which increases the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, diabetes, heart and respiratory issues as well.

Dr (Prof) Atul N.C. Peters In Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic

Jan 05 , 2026 | 2 min read

What is GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a common condition that impacts millions globally, yet it is frequently misinterpreted. It happens when stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus, the tube that connects your mouth and stomach. This backflow, known as acid reflux, irritates the lining of the oesophagus and leads to a variety of symptoms and complications. While occasional acid reflux is common, GERD is diagnosed when these episodes occur frequently—typically more than twice a week.

Dr. Alok Gupta In Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic Department of General Surgery and Robotics

Jan 05 , 2026 | 2 min read

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Laparoscopic Metabolic Surgery

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder affecting young women. It is more common in obese as 60% of PCOS women are obese. Many ladies with PCOS have hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obesity, insulin and glucose abnormalities, and ultimately

Dr (Prof) Atul N.C. Peters In Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic

Jan 05 , 2026 | 1 min read

Bariatric surgery: The perfect solution for obesity

Obesity has been a major health issue all across the globe for a while. However, it has now become a growing cause of concern in India too in the recent years as more and more health problems like diabetes, joint pains etc are all being traced to patients being overweight. Being overweight or obese is a lifestyle issue and that is why surgical fat removal for cosmetic or health purposes can only be a temporary solution. If the patient's eating habits and lifestyle remain the same, the surgery will have no

Max Team In Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic

Jan 05 , 2026 | 1 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 1 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 1 min read

What to Eat in Loose Motion - Do's and Dont's

When you have loose motions, the most effective way to return to full health is by changing your diet. There are many foods which can help you to soothe your stomach, but there are some foods that can irritate your stomach. We'll proceed by listing out some of the things that you should and shouldn't do when you have loose motions.

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Mar 21 , 2018 | 1 min read

How Can Squint be Corrected?

Many people think that squint is a permanent condition and cannot be corrected. But the truth is that eyes can be straightened at any age. Commonly known as “Strabismus”, where the eyes are not aligned in the same direction, this can be present only part of the time, in one or alternating between two eyes. The squinting may turn in (converge), turn out (diverge) or sometimes turn up or down.

Max Team In Eye Care / Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Nov 13 , 2020 | 1 min read

Type II diabetes management and weight loss

India is currently in the midst of two closely linked epidemics: obesity and type 2 diabetes . Type 2 diabetes, which represents over 90 percent of all cases of diabetes, occurs when cells become insensitive to insulin, the hormone which regulates blood sugar levels. Over 80 percent of type 2 diabetics are obese. India leads the world in this epidemic of diabetes. The country currently has the highest number (50.8 million) of people suffering from diabetes By 2010 almost seven percent of India's adult po

Max Team In Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic

Jan 05 , 2026 | 2 min read

Are You Morbidly Obese?

Morbid obesity is a chronic and lifelong disease caused primarily by excessive fat storage. Being overweight and obese are reversible conditions that can be treated by medical management whereas surgical treatment is required to treat morbid obesity .The body mechanisms that control a person's weight are set in such a manner in morbid obese people that they tend to gain weight easily.These patients find difficult to lose weight as well as sustaining it. Risks Associated with Morbid Obesity It is ex

Max Team In Laparoscopic / Minimal Access Surgery Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic

Jan 05 , 2026 | 1 min read

Bariatric surgery means remission of diabetes mellitus for many patients

Obese individuals have a 40% higher chance of developing Diabetes (Type II DM). 60% of all individuals opting for Bariatric surgery are also diabetic. We as Indians develop diabetes early (40-60 yrs of age) in life as compared to the western population. This means we start living with Diabetes early thus developing complications of diabetes during very productive years of our life.

Dr. Manish Baijal In Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic

Jan 04 , 2026 | 1 min read

Safety of Bariatric Surgery

When you consider bariatric surgery as a weight loss option, it is natural to be concerned about its safety. So let us start by asking, what is more risky, living with obesity or the risk of surgery. World wide data suggests that the risk of dying a premature death secondary to complications of Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep apnea and other obesity related illnesses is far higher then risk of bariatric surgery.

Manish Baijal In Bariatric Surgery / Metabolic

Jan 04 , 2026 | 1 min read

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