Hospiten Blog

Although it is a common procedure, it is likely that you do not really know how a cataract operation is performed. In this article we explain both the surgical intervention, the prior and subsequent steps and some frequently asked questions about the procedure.

If you are over the age of 60 and have experienced a gradual worsening of your vision, it is likely that the cause of your loss of visual acuity is linked to the appearance of cataracts.

Obesity is considered to be a chronic multifactorial disease, characterized by an excess of adipose tissue (fat), which leads to an increase in body weight and an increased risk of suffering from a number of disorders.

A patient is considered obese if they have a body mass index score above 30 (BMI = weight/height²), and as being overweight when they have a score of 25 or more.

If you are thinking about eye surgery, especially for cataracts or refraction problems, you may have heard about the different types of lenses available today. In this post we explain their advantages and the problems they are used to deal with.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a recurrent chronic digestive functional disorder, characterized by distension (bloating caused by abdominal distention, gas or meteorism), abdominal pain, which is the main symptom and is usually relieved after bowel movements; and altered bowel habits (changes in frequency and/or consistency of the stool) in the absence of an organic disease. Its prevalence has increased over time, it is seen as frequently in adults as in children, and the symptoms have a significant impact on quality of life.

Cataracts in the eyes are a condition linked to vision loss. It usually appears in people over 60 years of age, but it may also develop in younger patients.

Maximum precision in the treatment of the injured tissue or structure, immediate pain relief and accuracy in the diagnosis are the advantages of ultrasound-guided infiltration, a technique that allows drugs to be administered to the injured tissue or structure of the patient with great precision.

Staying at home should by no means be synonymous with quitting your healthy habits. Here are some guidelines from our chief of Cardiology service at Hospiten Estepona, Doctor Antonio Ramirez, for senior citizens to remain safe and sound at home, along with a number of recommendations for them to bear in mind:

During this COVID pandemic, it is important to remember to continue to monitor your chronic diseases. 

We sometimes tend to eat more, and larger amounts, of things that we like, rather than eating foods which provide us with the most nourishment. Unfortunately, this is not something we always conscious of doing, which is why nutrition expert, Miriam Ledesma, has shared some essential information, enabling us to follow a healthy diet in a more accurate, informed manner.