by Echelon Hospital | May 20, 2026 | Blog
Preparing for a colonoscopy involves a 1 to 3 day process of switching to a low-fibre diet, moving to clear liquids the day before, and taking a prescribed bowel-cleansing laxative so the colon is completely empty for clear viewing. Good preparation is the single...
by Echelon Hospital | May 19, 2026 | Blog
Fever in an infant under 3 months a rectal temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher is most often caused by viral infections, but can also signal serious bacterial infections of the blood, urine, or lungs, and always requires urgent medical assessment rather than home...
by Echelon Hospital | May 19, 2026 | Blog
Interventional neurology is a minimally invasive specialty that treats conditions of the brain and spine’s blood vessels using thin catheters guided through the arteries, avoiding open surgery. In stroke, it allows doctors to physically remove or dissolve a clot...
by Echelon Hospital | May 18, 2026 | Blog
Most common sports injuries including sprains, muscle strains, mild ligament tears, tendinitis, and minor cartilage irritation can be treated without surgery using rest, physiotherapy, bracing, and targeted injections, with recovery typically taking 2 to 12 weeks...
by Echelon Hospital | May 18, 2026 | Blog
Recurrent urinary tract infections defined as two or more infections in six months or three or more in a year are treated with a combination of targeted antibiotics, preventive measures, and investigations to find any underlying cause such as stones or incomplete...
by Echelon Hospital | May 17, 2026 | Blog
Maxillofacial surgery (oral and maxillofacial surgery) is a specialty that treats conditions of the face, jaws, mouth, and related structures from facial injuries and impacted teeth to jaw misalignment, cysts, tumours, and corrective jaw surgery. It is required when...
