Dr.Ravindran Kumeran

Dr.Ravindran Kumeran Admert Medical Centre
Consultant GastroIntestinal Surgeon|Laparoscopy|Obesity Specialist.

As a doctor, one of the most meaningful parts of my journey is walking with patients and families through palliative car...
01/09/2025

As a doctor, one of the most meaningful parts of my journey is walking with patients and families through palliative care.

Palliative care is not just about easing pain—it’s about dignity, comfort, and helping someone live their days with as much peace and love as possible. It’s about being present in the small moments, holding hands, listening, and supporting both the patient and their family.

Sometimes healing doesn’t mean curing—it means caring deeply. 🌿

27/08/2025

As doctors, we learn to stay calm in front of critical cases. When a patient is struggling, we fear losing them—but that fear is balanced by our training, our protocols, our experience.

But when the one lying on that hospital bed is your own family member, the fear is no longer professional—it’s personal. Your hands tremble, your heart races, and every medical decision feels heavier. The mind that usually thinks with clarity now fights with emotions. The fear of losing a patient is real, but the fear of losing your own is paralyzing.

In those moments, you realize how different the same word death feels—clinical in one case, crushing in the other. And that’s when you understand every family’s pain a little deeper, every tear a little sharper.

Because beneath the white coat, we are humans too.

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25/08/2025

As doctors, we face loss often. Every patient we lose leaves a mark—but when the one on the hospital bed is your own family member, the experience is completely different.

With patients, we grieve as professionals—we comfort their families, respect their emotions, and carry the weight quietly before moving on to care for the next person who needs us. But when it’s a loved one, the white coat doesn’t shield us. The protocols, the medical terms, the training—all fade away, and we stand there as sons, daughters, brothers, or sisters. The pain cuts deeper, the helplessness feels heavier.

Medicine teaches us to separate emotions from duty, but moments like these remind us that doctors are humans first. Every loss matters, but the loss of family is a wound that never heals—it only teaches us to hold on to empathy for every other family sitting across from us in grief.

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19/08/2025

👩‍⚕️ In the ICU, every second counts. As doctors and nurses, our role goes beyond medicines and machines — it’s about being the steady hands and calm presence for patients and their families.

We monitor every heartbeat, every breath, and make quick, precise decisions to ensure the best care possible. Nurses stand as the constant guardians, caring with compassion while we work as a team to stabilize and heal.

In the ICU, it’s not just treatment — it’s hope, strength, and resilience that we strive to bring to every patient. 💙

18/08/2025

🩺 Understanding Coma 🩺

As doctors, one of the most sensitive conditions we explain to families is coma. A coma is a prolonged state of unconsciousness, where the patient is alive but unaware of their surroundings and unable to respond purposefully.

It can result from severe head injuries, stroke, lack of oxygen, infections, or metabolic imbalances. Unlike brain death, a coma still carries the possibility of recovery — though outcomes vary based on the cause, severity, and duration.

For families, this is an incredibly uncertain and emotional journey. Our role is to provide clear updates, compassionate support, and the best possible medical care to help the patient’s brain heal. 🧠💙

✨ Awareness is important — early treatment, preventing accidents, managing chronic conditions, and recognizing warning signs can make a difference.

18/08/2025

🧠 Understanding Brain Death 🧠

As doctors, one of the most difficult yet important topics we address is brain death. Unlike coma or vegetative states, brain death means the irreversible loss of all brain function — the brain can no longer control vital activities like breathing, consciousness, or reflexes.

It’s not just a medical condition, but a deeply emotional moment for families. Recognizing and understanding brain death is essential because it is considered legal death in most parts of the world. At the same time, this moment often opens the door to the gift of organ donation, giving life and hope to many others. 🌿❤️

As healthcare professionals, our role is not only to diagnose but also to support families with empathy and clarity during this challenging time. 💙

✨ Let’s spread awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage meaningful conversations about brain health and organ donation.

13/08/2025

🎥 When the Word “Cancer” Hits…
In this video, our doctor shares the raw and real moments that unfold when patients first hear their diagnosis.
From shock and silence… to tears, questions, and courage — every reaction is deeply human, and every story matters. 💙

It’s not just about the disease, it’s about the emotions, the fears, and the hope that follows.
Let’s talk openly, support each other, and remind those fighting that they’re never alone.

11/08/2025

Understanding Re**al Cancer

As a doctor, I’ve seen how the words “rectal cancer” can cause fear and uncertainty. But I want you to know — early detection, timely treatment, and the right support can make a life-changing difference.

Re**al cancer begins in the last part of the large intestine, often starting as small polyps that may not cause symptoms at first. That’s why regular screening is so important, especially if you’re over 45 or have a family history of colorectal cancer.

Common symptoms can include:

Changes in bowel habits

Blood in stool

Unexplained weight loss

Persistent abdominal discomfort

Treatment options depend on the stage and may involve surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation. The goal is always to remove the cancer, preserve quality of life, and support patients through recovery — both physically and emotionally.

If you or someone you love is experiencing symptoms, don’t delay. A timely diagnosis can save lives. Let’s break the stigma around talking about colorectal health — because your health is worth the conversation.

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11/08/2025

A stoma may change the way the body works—but it never changes the person’s worth, dignity, or strength.

As a doctor, I’ve witnessed how life after stoma surgery can feel overwhelming at first. But I’ve also seen how incredibly resilient stoma patients are. They learn, adapt, and often live fuller, healthier lives than before surgery.

It’s time we break the silence around stomas.
Let’s replace awkward stares with understanding.
Let’s offer support instead of sympathy.
Let’s remind every stoma patient—they are not alone.

Behind every stoma is a warrior who chose life.
And that deserves respect, not stigma. 🌿

05/08/2025

As a doctor, one of the most important messages I can share is this: early detection saves lives. Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women, but with timely screening and proper awareness, it’s also one of the most treatable.

I’ve seen how fear and stigma can delay diagnosis. Many women ignore early signs—like a lump, change in breast shape, or skin dimpling—until it’s too late. That’s why I strongly advocate for regular self-examinations and annual mammograms after age 40, or earlier if there’s a family history.

Treatment today has advanced significantly. From surgery to chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted therapies, we now personalize care for each patient. But emotional and psychological support is equally vital. Cancer is not just a disease of the body—it affects the whole being.

To every woman reading this: take charge of your health. Listen to your body. Don’t delay a check-up. And remember, having breast cancer is not a failure—it’s a fight, and with the right care, it’s a fight you can win.

Let’s break the silence, remove the fear, and stand together in strength and awareness.

01/08/2025

🩺 Temporary Stoma – A Small Pause, Not the End of the Journey 💪

Sometimes, healing needs a helping hand — and that’s where a temporary stoma comes in. It’s a carefully planned detour, giving your body the time and space it needs to recover after colorectal surgery or other abdominal conditions.

✨ It’s not forever.
✨ It’s not your fault.
✨ It’s a powerful step toward healing.

Many patients go on to live full, active lives — and most importantly, reversal is possible once healing is complete.

You’re not alone. You’re brave. You’re healing. 💚
Let’s keep talking, sharing, and supporting one another through every step of the journey.

24/07/2025

🟦 Colorectal Cancer: Silent, But Beatable 🟦

🎯 Did you know? Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable — and treatable — cancers if caught early.

✅ Start screening at age 45 (or earlier if you have a family history).
🧪 You can choose from:
• A colonoscopy every 10 years
• Or simple stool tests every 1–3 years

Polyps can turn into cancer over time — but with early screening, we can find them and remove them before they ever become a threat.

👨‍⚕️ No symptoms? Still screen. Colorectal cancer often grows silently.

🟢 Early detection = better outcomes.

📅 Talk to your doctor. Schedule your screening.
Your future self will thank you.

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