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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
Choosing a liver doctor made easy!
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
Most read blogs
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
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.
Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics
Nov 07 , 2020 | 2 min read
Having weight issues may sound similar to having obesity. However, that is only one end of the scale, so to speak. Being extremely thin is also a weight issue, to which we do give enough importance.
Nov 08 , 2020 | 2 min read
Kidney stone , also known as nephrolithiasis, forms when there is an increase in stone-forming substances in the urine or a decrease in the urine volume. These hard deposits, if not treated on time can create complications like blocking the urinary tract. Anyone who has gone through the pain caused by kidney stones can vouch for the fact that they can cause extreme discomfort and be horribly painful, to say the least. To get rid of these concentrated crystalline masses is a task bigger than one can imagi
Dr. Anil Kumar Varshney In Urology
May 18 , 2018 | 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
Max Team In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Jul 15 , 2015 | 2 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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