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World Liver Day 2024: Promoting Liver Health and Awareness
World Liver Day is observed every year on April 19th, with an aim to raise awareness about liver health. But why should liver health be a priority? The truth is, your liver acts as the body's powerhouse, performing over 500 functions to keep you functioning at your best. From filtering toxins to processing nutrients, a healthy liver is essential for overall well-being. So, let's use World Liver Day as an opportunity to start conversations, raise awareness, and encourage healthy habits. By prioritising liver health, we're investing in a brighter, healthier future for ourselves and generations to come.
Dr. (Col.) Manjit Singh Paul In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Apr 18 , 2024 | 7 min read
Binge Drinking and Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD): Understanding the Link
Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD) stands as a poignant consequence of excessive alcohol consumption, particularly prevalent among young adults who engage in binge drinking.
Dr. Vibhu Mittal In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Apr 17 , 2024 | 2 min read
Gastric Problems: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Gastric problem is a common health condition that affects people around the world. Gas is a part of your normal digestion, and getting rid of excess gas by burping or flatus is also normal. But you may feel pain when gas gets trapped or does not move well in your digestive system and causes distension of bowel, which is poorly tolerated in some individuals. Read on as we delve deeper into gastric problems, exploring their causes, symptoms and treatment options. But first, some basics.
Dr. Brajendra Prasad Singh In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Mar 27 , 2024 | 5 min read
An Introductory Guide to Liver Disease
The liver is an organ about the size of a football that sits under your rib cage on the right side of your abdomen. It performs numerous essential functions, including metabolising nutrients, filtering toxins from the blood, producing bile for digestion, and regulating blood clotting. In this article, we will provide a brief guide to understanding liver disease, shedding light on its types, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options. Let’s start with answering the most fundamental question.
Dr. Vikas Singla In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Mar 14 , 2024 | 10 min read
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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 | 10 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.
Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics
Nov 07 , 2020 | 10 min read
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 | 10 min read
Eye fluid or conjunctivitis is a highly contagious eye infection affecting many. Conjunctivitis is usually viral and may have superadded bacterial or allergic eye disease.
Dr. Parul Sharma In Eye Care / Ophthalmology
Jul 26 , 2023 | 10 min read
Gallstone Pancreatitis: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Gallstone pancreatitis occurs when a gallstone (hardened deposits that form in the gallbladder) gets stuck in the common bile duct (the tube that carries digestive enzymes from the pancreas and bile from the liver and gallbladder into the small intestine). Pancreas produces enzymes to help with digestion and hormones to regulate blood sugar; when a gallstone obstructs the flow of these enzymes, it can cause irritation, inflammation, and swelling of the pancreas, leading to gallstone pancreatitis.
Dr. Ayush Dhingra In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Feb 19 , 2024 | 6 min read
All You Need to Know about Glycogen Storage Disease
Glycogen Storage Diseases (GSD) is a collective name used for a group of rare genetic metabolic disorders affecting the body's ability to process glycogen, a vital energy source stored in the liver and muscles. The disorders in the group lead to enzyme deficiencies, causing abnormal glycogen accumulation or breakdown. As a result, affected individuals face challenges in maintaining normal blood sugar levels, which typically affects their liver, but can also impact muscles and sometimes other organs.
Dr. Brajendra Prasad Singh In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Feb 13 , 2024 | 7 min read
Alcoholic Liver Disease: Act Before it’s Too Late!
Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD) is a silent but increasingly prevalent health concern in today's society, and its impact on individuals and communities is profound. The journey from moderate alcohol consumption, to advanced stages of liver damage is a complex and often misunderstood process. In this article, we delve into the stages of ALD, shedding light on the progression from a seemingly harmless habit to a life-threatening condition. Understanding these stages is not only crucial for those who may be at risk, but also for people looking to support their affected loved ones. Starting with some basics.
Dr. Ayush Dhingra In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences
Feb 06 , 2024 | 11 min read
FibroScan® Liver Scan: An Alternative to Liver Biopsy
Traditionally, assessing the health of the liver has involved invasive procedures such as liver biopsy, which come with inherent risks and discomfort. However, in recent years, a groundbreaking technology, FibroScan®, has emerged, revolutionizing the way liver health is evaluated. It is a non-invasive method that has quickly become a game-changer in the realm of hepatology, providing a safer and more efficient means of assessing liver fibrosis and steatosis.
Dr. Ayush Dhingra In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy
Jan 31 , 2024 | 10 min read
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