Doctor's Desk — Beyond Medicine
Festivals, travel diaries, tributes and reflections from Dr. Tank. 205 articles.
Intussusception and Small Bowel Obstruction. Intussusception is a condition where one part of the intestine telescopes or slides into another, causin…
6 reads Oct 2023Read → Diverticulitis and Small Bowel Obstruction: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and TreatmentDiverticulitis and Small Bowel Obstruction: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Diverticulitis is a condition that involves the inflammation o…
5 reads Oct 2023Read → Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Small Bowel ObstructionIntroduction: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Small Bowel Obstruction. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) encompasses conditions like Crohn’s dise…
2 reads Oct 2023Read → Small Bowel Volvulus: Risk Factors & Treatment.Small Bowel Volvulus: Risk Factors & Treatment. Small bowel volvulus (SBV) is a twisting of the small intestine. This can block the flow of blood and…
3 reads Oct 2023Read → Adhesions and Small Bowel Obstruction:Risk Factors and TreatmentAdhesions and Small Bowel Obstruction:Risk Factors and Treatment. Adhesions are fibrous bands of tissue that can form between organs and tissues with…
16 reads Oct 2023Read → Internal Hernia: Types & Treatment.Internal Hernia: Types & Treatment. An internal hernia is a type of hernia that occurs inside the abdomen. It is caused when a loop of intestine prot…
20 reads Oct 2023Read → Hernia & Small Bowel Obstruction; Treatment & Prevention.Hernia & Small Bowel Obstruction; Treatment & Prevention. A hernia is a condition in which part of an organ or tissue protrudes through a weakened ar…
4 reads Oct 2023Read → Festival Ten learning from Ram, Ravan, Hanumam of Epic RamayanTen learning from Ram, Ravan, Hanumam of Epic Ramayan: The epic Ramayana, a timeless Hindu scripture, imparts numerous life lessons through its centr…
1 reads Oct 2023Read → Small Bowel Obstruction: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment.Introduction: Small Bowel Obstruction Causes, Symptoms & Treatment. Small bowel obstruction (SBO) can be caused by various factors that obstruct the …
9 reads Oct 2023Read → Festival Garba Dance of Gujarat: A Celebration of Life and Divinity during NavratriGarba Dance of Gujarat: A Celebration of Life and Divinity during Navratri. Garba is a traditional folk dance that originated in the state of Gujarat…
5 reads Oct 2023Read → Festival Sacred Colour of 9 Goddess of Navratri.Sacred Colour of 9 Goddess of Navratri. Navratri, a celebration of divine feminine energy, unfolds over nine days, each dedicated to a unique Goddess…
48 reads 2 likes 1 shares Oct 2023Read → Festival Jai Ambe Gauri Aarti Hindi & Gujaratiजय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरी । तुमको निशदिन ध्यावत, हरि ब्रह्मा शिवरी ॥ ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥ मांग सिंदूर विराजत, टीको मृगमद को । उज्ज्वल से दोउ न…
14 reads 2 shares Oct 2023Read → Festival 9th Navratri Worship: Siddhidatri – The Bestower of Siddhis9th Navratri Worship: Siddhidatri – The Bestower of Siddhis. Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga, is revered as the Bestower of Siddhis, enc…
4 reads Oct 2023Read → Festival 8th Day Navratri Worship: Mahagauri – The Fair Goddess8th Day Navratri Worship: Mahagauri – The Fair Goddess. In the realm of Hindu mythology, Mahagauri, the Fair Goddess, stands as a symbol of purity, g…
1 reads Oct 2023Read → Festival 7th Day Navratri Worship: Kalaratri Goddess7th Day Navratri Worship: Kalaratri Goddess. In the cosmic dance of Navratri, each night unfolds a different facet of the divine feminine energy. Amo…
Oct 2023Read → Festival 6th Day Navratri Worship: Katyayani – The Warrior Goddess6th Day Navratri Worship: Katyayani – The Warrior Goddess. Katyayani, the Warrior Goddess, holds a significant place in Hindu mythology and is revere…
Oct 2023Read → Festival 5th Day Navratri Worship: Skandamata – The Mother of Skanda (Kartikeya): Unveiling the Divine Maternal Power5th Day Navratri Worship: Skandamata – The Mother of Skanda (Kartikeya): Unveiling the Divine Maternal Power. Skandamata, revered as the Mother of Sk…
Oct 2023Read → Festival 4th Day Navratri: Worship Kushmanda – The Cosmic Creator4th Day Navratri: Worship Kushmanda – The Cosmic Creator. In the cosmic tapestry of Hindu mythology, one encounters the radiant and powerful deity kn…
Oct 2023Read → Festival 3rd Day Navratri Worship: Chandraghanta – The Radiant Goddess3rd Day Navratri Worship: Chandraghanta – The Radiant Goddess. In the mesmerizing tapestry of Navratri, Chandraghanta emerges as the radiant goddess,…
5 reads Oct 2023Read → Festival 2nd Day Navratri: Worship Brahmacharini – The Ascetic Goddess:2nd Day Navratri: Worship Brahmacharini – The Ascetic Goddess:In the divine tapestry of Navratri, the second day is dedicated to Brahmacharini, the e…
1 reads Oct 2023Read → Festival 1st Day Navratri Worship: Shailputrihailputri: The Inaugural Elegance of Navratri Worship On the auspicious first day of Navratri, devotees invoke the divine energy of Shailputri, the D…
1 reads Oct 2023Read → Festival Navratri Celebration; History, SignificanceNavratri Celebration; History, Significance. Navratri, a celestial dance of devotion, transcends beyond the beats of Garba and the hues of Dandiya, d…
2 reads Oct 2023Read → Day Celebration World Anaesthesia Day: History & SignificanceWorld Anaesthesia Day: History & Significance. World Anaesthesia Day, observed annually on October 16th, stands as a tribute to a medical marvel that…
6 reads Oct 2023Read → Day Celebration A Surgeon’s Ode to the Anaesthetist on the Occasion of World Anaesthesia Day 16th October 2023Anaesthetists, the unsung heroes of the surgical realm, hold a special place in my heart. As a surgeon, I’ve witnessed their unparalleled dedication …
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