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Plain-language guides to the conditions and procedures Disha Hospital treats. General information — not a substitute for seeing a doctor.
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Laser Proctology
Laser Treatment for Piles: What It Is, Who It Suits and Recovery
Piles are swollen blood vessels in and around the anus. Early piles usually settle with diet and medicines; laser treatment is an option for piles that keep bleeding or prolapse.
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Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery: A Patient's Guide
Laparoscopy lets a surgeon operate through a few small cuts using a camera. For most suitable patients it means less pain, a shorter stay and a quicker return to normal life.
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Varicose Veins: Symptoms, Causes and Laser Treatment
Varicose veins are enlarged leg veins caused by faulty valves. Laser treatment seals the faulty vein from inside through a needle-sized entry.
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Upper GI Endoscopy: Why It's Done and How to Prepare
An upper GI endoscopy is a short camera test of the food pipe, stomach and duodenum. It finds the cause of symptoms such as persistent acidity, pain, bleeding or swallowing trouble.
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