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What is cirrhosis?

Cirrhosis is a condition of the liver where the normal and healthy tissues are replaced by scar tissues. This replacement of healthy tissues reduces the functioning of the liver. It is a progressive disease that develops slowly over the years. As an irreversible and severe condition, if cirrhosis is left untreated it can stop the liver function permanently.

Dr. Nivedita Pandey In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Nov 08 , 2020 | 2 min read

The Stages Of Alcoholic Liver Disease And How it's Treated

Alcoholic liver disease is the result of excessive alcohol consumption over a period of time. It is a severe and fatal consequence of alcohol abuse. Alcohol abuse over the years leads to the replacement of healthy liver tissue with scar tissue.

Dr. Nivedita Pandey In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Nov 08 , 2020 | 3 min read

Tips To Choose a Liver Doctor

When choosing a doctor who can take good care of your health, you may find many, possessing different levels of expertise. As a patient, you need to make a critical decision when choosing a liver doctor to ensure a decisive and result-oriented treatment.

Dr. Nivedita Pandey In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Nov 08 , 2020 | 2 min read

Is fatty liver a rapidly growing epidemic?

When excessive fat begins to cause damage to the liver, it leads to a condition called as Non-Alcoholic Steato Hepatitis (NASH). In the early stages, it is reversible but once the condition worsens it often leads to a progressive liver disease.

Dr. Nivedita Pandey In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Nov 08 , 2020 | 2 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 2 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 2 min read

25 Foods and 7 Day Diet Plan to Lower Triglycerides

Triglycerides are a type of fat present in the blood. But in the case of excess triglycerides, it gets stored in different body parts such as the belly, hip, and arms. Normal levels of triglycerides are less than 150 mg/dl. Increased levels of triglycerides are linked to heart diseases, especially in patients who have high levels of bad cholesterol (Low-Density Lipoproteins or LDL) and low levels of good cholesterol (High-Density Lipoproteins or HDL). Include healthy foods to reduce triglycerides.

Aastha Khungar In Nutrition And Dietetics

Jan 24 , 2022 | 2 min read

Jaundice - a preventable disease

As summers and monsoon come, there is a spurt in cases of jaundice in Delhi and India, in general. It causes a lot of concern due to weakness, less productivity and can also cause severe liver damage which in a small percentage of cases, can lead to death. Jaundice is a symptom of liver injury and not a disease by itself. Many different forms of liver diseases can lead to jaundice as a symptom . The common jaundice that we see in community is caused by Hepatitis A or Hepatitis E virus. Both of these viru

Dr. Vivek Raj In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Sep 03 , 2014 | 3 min read

Jaundice

As summers and monsoon come, there is a spurt in cases of jaundice in Delhi and India, in general. It causes a lot of concern due to weakness, less productivity and can also cause severe liver damage which in a small percentage of cases, can lead to death. Jaundice is a symptom of liver injury and not a disease by itself. Many different forms of liver diseases can lead to jaundice as a symptom. The common jaundice that we see in community is caused by Hepatitis A or Hepatitis E virus. Both of these viruses

Dr. Vivek Raj In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Sep 03 , 2014 | 3 min read

Fibroscan - A new and simple method for early diagnosis of liver disease

Liver disease is common in India. According to Indian Council of Medical Research, almost 32% of Indian population has liver problems. Continuing liver problem leads to liver fibrosis and Cirrhosis (liver does not function properly due to long term damage) which accounts for almost 200,000 deaths in India every year. Liver cirrhosis is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and 1/5th of the global deaths due to cirrhosis occur in India. The commonest cause for chronic liver disease is NAFLD (Non- Alcoh

Dr. Shanti Swaroop Dhar In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Jul 15 , 2015 | 4 min read

What is Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Liver disease is very common in India. Research data shows in India shows that up to 30% of population may have liver related problems. Continuing liver problems leads to liver fibrosis and cirrhosis (liver does not work properly due to long term damage), which accounts for more than 200,000 deaths in India every year. Liver cirrhosis is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and 1/5th of the global deaths occur due to cirrhosis occur in India. NAFLD (Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) is a lifestyle d

Max Team In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

May 03 , 2016 | 3 min read

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