“Why is My Patient Yellow?” A Surgical Take on Jaundice
When yellow tells a story There are few things as striking in medicine as jaundice. A patient walks in, and before they’ve even said “hello,” … Read more
“When the Gallbladder Loses Its Temper: A Surgeon’s Take on Acute Cholecystitis”
A quiet organ that suddenly turns dramatic You know those people who are calm and composed until, one day, they just explode?That’s the gallbladder for you. … Read more
“Gallstones: Pebbles in the Machine”
The unassuming culprit It’s small, pear-shaped, and tucked quietly beneath the liver, yet it’s responsible for an astonishing number of admissions, operations, and late-night calls … Read more
“Layers of Pain: Why the Abdomen Hurts the Way It Does, and Why the Embryo Still Gets a Say”
Pain isn’t just anatomy. It’s history. Every time someone grabs their abdomen and says, “It hurts here,” they’re not only showing you a symptom, but … Read more
“When the Belly Talks Back: Understanding Abdominal Pain”
It usually starts with a face. You know the one, that grimace patients make when you ask, “Where does it hurt?” It’s a universal expression, … Read more
“A Stroll Through the Abdomen (and Other Adventures Beneath the Skin)”
A funny thing about abdomens… You’d be amazed at how many people, even those wearing pristine white coats, think of the abdomen as just a … Read more