Victor Simunovic

We all have heard that eating well is good for our body. But have you ever thought about how your diet affects your mental health? Research shows that the food we eat can affect our mood, energy, focus, and even our risk of mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. Let’s take a closer look […]

Dysentery is a gastrointestinal (GI) disease caused by bacterial or parasitic infection. It’s a common condition that affects around 1.7 billion people worldwide every year. However, it’s more common in developing countries and areas with poor sanitation. Let’s understand what dysentery is, what are its causes and symptoms, how dysentery is treated, and ways to

Ankle pain is a common problem that can affect anyone—from athletes to someone who spends most of their time sitting. Your ankles support your body weight, pain in your ankles can make it difficult to stand or walk. There are many causes of ankle pain. Associated symptoms and treatment options depend on the cause of

If you’re having ongoing digestive issues like stomach ache, changes in bowel patterns, blood or mucus in your stools, fatigue, and weight loss, it’s important to see your doctor. While they can be symptoms of many different GI conditions, they can also direct towards Crohn’s disease or Ulcerative Colitis—together called inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn’s disease

Appendicitis is a common condition in which your appendix—a small finger-like organ attached to your bowel—gets inflamed and infected. It can affect anyone but is most common in people between 10 to 30 years of age. If left untreated, appendicitis can be dangerous. The inflamed appendix can burst leading to serious complications. That’s why it’s

Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix—a small finger-like organ attached to your large intestine, on the lower right side of your belly. Appendicitis is common and affects around 5 to 10% of people at some point in their lives. Appendix isn’t essential for survival, but if it becomes infected or inflamed and is left

Many people start sneezing and rubbing their itchy eyes the moment they open their window—they might be dealing with airborne allergies. These are allergic reactions to tiny particles floating in the air around us. Allergies aren’t just a seasonal inconvenience, for many people it can interfere with work, sleep, or daily activities. Let’s explore what

Stomach pain can feel very alarming especially when it starts suddenly or gets worse over time. Gall bladder pain and appendicitis are two very common causes of stomach pain. Although both may share some common symptoms, they are totally different conditions which involve different organs and have different causes and treatment options. Let’s understand the

Having long-term digestive problems like stomach ache and diarrhoea can be frustrating, especially when the symptoms come and go. For some people these symptoms are linked to a type of inflammatory bowel disease called Crohn’s disease. It can affect different parts of your gut and cause symptoms that can disrupt your daily life. Let’s understand