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Yearly Archives: 2002
Religion and Peace
My first column appeared on August 13th, 1998. In that my imaginary friend Dave asks, Doc, how can I stay healthy? This question is valid today as it was four years ago. Perhaps it has been valid for many hundred … Continue reading
Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy means surgical removal of the uterus. It is the most frequently performed major surgical procedure in gynecology. Hysterectomy came into widespread use about hundred years ago. Last year, in Palliser Health Region, 159 hysterectomies were done, 50 vaginal and … Continue reading
Islam
Depending on the moons visibility this week, 1.3 billion Muslims all over the world will be celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan. This celebration, festival of breaking fast, is called Id or Id al-Fitr. Ramadan falls in … Continue reading
Celiac Disease
A reader wants to know about celiac disease. Celiac disease is also known as celiac sprue. Celiac means abdominal cavity. Celiac disease mainly affects the small intestine which is in the abdominal cavity. Very rarely it can affect stomach, colon … Continue reading
Quick Q & A with The Medical Post
The Medical Post November 19, 2002 Quick Q & A with Dr. Noorali Bharwani – a general surgeon in Medicine Hat, Alta. What is your least favourite medical procedure that you regularly perform? Not a medical procedure but part of … Continue reading
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Nipple Discharge
The secretion of fluid from the nipple of a newborn baby or any mature woman is not unusual, nor is it a sign of breast pathology, says a textbook, Breast Diseases. Nipple discharge is not an uncommon complaint. At one … Continue reading
Foot Pain
Some time ago I had received a question about feet pain. What are its causes? What exercises to do to prevent painful feet and what sort of foot wear to use to keep feet healthy and pain free. Like back … Continue reading
Antibiotics
A concerned mother has a question: My pediatrician recently told me that he no longer recommends that patients who are prescribed antibiotics finish their entire dose. He said that recent research shows that finishing the dose may lead to greater … Continue reading
Hypertension
Hypertension is a growing concern in our society. The increase in the prevalence of this condition is in part related to changes in levels of physical activity and diet and increases in obesity and the average age of the Canadian … Continue reading
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Damn cheap architects! In July/August, I went to Europe with my family. We visited London, Oxford, Paris, Geneva, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Rome and Vatican City. It was interesting to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Its construction began in August … Continue reading
Battle of the Buldge
Battle of the bulge continues for 50 percent of the Canadians! Some months ago, I wrote about my own ever increasing girth and my struggle to lose few pounds. I received the following advice from one of the readers: It … Continue reading
Quitting HRT
Couple of weeks ago, we published a column on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The column reported on Womens Health Initiative (WHI) trial. The trial was suddenly stopped because it was found that HRT (estrogen and progestin) in post-menopausal women was … Continue reading
Rectal Prolapse
Dear Dr. B: Would you do a segment on prolapsed bowel in your “What’s Up Doc” column? The cause, the treatment, and how bad this should be before surgery should be done. Yes, here is some information about prolapsed bowel … Continue reading
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Risks of HRT
A month ago, it was announced that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is causing more harm than good. The Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) reports that the Womens Health Initiative trial involving 16,608 women aged 50 to 79, was stopped because … Continue reading