Dr. Nitish Jhawar

What is GERD? The stomach normally secretes acid that is essential in the digestive process. This acid helps in breaking down the food during digestion. When there is excess production of acid by the...

Are you also suffering from mild or severe heartburn and regurgitation which interferes with your day to day activities?Then, you may be a victim of the commonly prevailing condition known as...

GERD patients who are not getting benefitted by life style modifications and medications will require reference to surgical gastroenterologist to assess for anti reflux surgery (Nissen...

Dr. Nitish Jhawar is answering questions related to Anal Fissure in Times of India Q1. I am 26 yrs old sales executive I had severe constipation after my travel last week, now feeling severe pain...

Dr. Nitish Jhawar is answering questions related to Hernia in Times of India1Q. I am a 25 yr old sportsman. I noticed a lump in my groin 3 days ago. My family physician diagnosed it as a hernia...

Laparoscopic gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) removes the gallbladder and gallstones through several small cuts (incisions) in the abdomen. The surgeon inflates patient’s abdomen with air or...

Gallstones are formed when bile, which is normally fluid, solidifies and hardens into small deposits in the gall bladder. The gallbladder is a part of the digestive system and is responsible for...