
Most back pain in young adults settles in 4–6 weeks. Dr Nirmal Patil, spine surgeon in Chinchwad & Wakad, explains 5 warning signs, emergencies and treatment.

A meniscus tear can cause knee pain, swelling, clicking and locking. Many are treated first with rest and physiotherapy; some may need knee arthroscopy.

Eye surgery is never free of risk, but serious problems after cataract surgery are rare. See the side effects, warning signs and questions to ask your surgeon.

Lipoma treatment is often not needed: most lipomas are harmless fatty lumps. See which signs need a check, how they are diagnosed and when removal is advised.


