GERD Symptoms & Treatment Quick summary (or Bangla: সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ) GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a chronic condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn, regurgitation, and chest discomfort. Common symptoms include burning in the chest (heartburn), sour taste in the mouth, difficulty swallowing, and chronic cough — especially after meals... read more
Peptic Ulcer Treatment in Bangladesh Quick summary (or Bangla: সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ)Peptic ulcer treatment in Bangladesh focuses on healing the ulcer lining and addressing the root cause — most often H. pylori infection or long-term NSAID painkiller use.Diagnosis is not based on symptoms alone: stool antigen tests, urea breath tests, or upper GI endoscopy are used... read more
Fatty Liver Treatment in Bangladesh Quick summary (or সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ)Fatty liver is reversible for most people; the core treatment in Bangladesh is losing 5–10% of body weight through diet and exercise, not a single pill.Ultrasound and liver function tests are widely available; FibroScan in Dhaka helps measure fibrosis when doctors need more detail.No drug is... read more
Liver Cirrhosis Symptoms & Treatment Quick summary (or Bangla: সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ) Liver cirrhosis is advanced liver scarring that cannot be reversed, but progression can be slowed or stopped with early action. Common early symptoms include fatigue, loss of appetite, and mild jaundice; late-stage signs include fluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites), confusion (hepatic encephalopathy), and... read more
Acid Reflux Symptoms & Treatment Quick summary (Bangla: সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ) Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows backward into the esophagus, causing heartburn, regurgitation, and chest discomfort. Spicy, oily, and fried foods common in Bangladeshi meals, along with late heavy meals and lying down soon after eating, are frequent triggers. Mild reflux may improve with... read more
Liver Disease Symptoms & Treatment Quick summaryLiver disease symptoms often appear late; jaundice, dark urine, fatigue, and right-upper abdominal pain are common early signs.In Bangladesh, viral hepatitis (A, B, C, E), fatty liver, and cirrhosis are the most prevalent forms.Simple blood tests (LFT, bilirubin, HBsAg, anti-HCV) and ultrasound can confirm diagnosis.Treatment varies: antivirals for hepatitis... read more
Gastric Ulcer Symptoms & Treatment Quick Summary Gastric ulcers are open sores in the stomach lining, most often caused by H. pylori infection or long-term NSAID use. Common symptoms include burning epigastric pain (often worse between meals or at night), bloating, nausea, and heartburn. Serious signs like vomiting blood or black/tarry stools require emergency care—do... read more
Kidney Stone Operation Cost In Government Hospital Quick summary (or Bangla: সংক্ষিপ্ত সারসংক্ষেপ)Government hospitals in Bangladesh offer heavily subsidized kidney stone surgery, with costs ranging from a few thousand to around 30,000 BDT depending on the procedure and hospital tier.Common procedures: ESWL (non-invasive), URS (ureteroscopy), and PCNL (for large stones). Each has different cost and subsidy levels.Direct... read more
ESWL Cost In Bangladesh Quick summary ESWL (extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy) is a non-invasive procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into small fragments that pass in urine. In Bangladesh, a single ESWL session typically costs between BDT 15,000 and 50,000 in private hospitals; government facilities may charge significantly less but often... read more
Cystoscopy Cost In Bangladesh Quick summary A diagnostic cystoscopy in Bangladesh private hospitals typically costs between BDT 5,000 and BDT 15,000; therapeutic procedures may cost BDT 10,000–25,000 or more. Public hospitals (e.g., BSMMU, district-level facilities) offer cystoscopy at subsidized rates, often BDT 500–2,000, but waiting times and availability vary. Key cost drivers include hospital... read more
