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Awareness about Liver disease

https://www.maxhealthcare.in/our-specialities/liver-transplant-and-biliary-sciences/conditions-treatments/alcoholic-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. The Liver is essential for digesting food and ridding your body of toxic substances. Liver disease can be inherited (Genetic) or caused by Variety of factors that damaged the liver such as viruses and alcohol use. Obesity is also associated with liver damage. The da

Dr. P. Kar In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Jan 19 , 2018 | 2 min read

What is Fatty Liver and Are You at Risk?

The liver is located on the upper-right side of your abdomen and is one of the largest internal organs in your body. Its job is to remove toxins and to process food nutrients. In addition to this, your liver filters your blood, cleaning it before it travels anywhere else. Fatty Liver Disease is a condition in which fat builds up inside of your liver. Here, we explore some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the various types of Fatty Liver Disease. What is Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease? Al

Dr. (Col) V K Gupta In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Jan 24 , 2018 | 2 min read

Causes, Symptoms & Treatment for Hepatitis B

What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is the name of a virus that causes infection in the liver. It is a communicable disease which is divided into two types. One is called acute hepatitis B which stays for a short period of time. On the other hand, there is chronic hepatitis B which leads to long-term infection. In most of the cases, chronic hepatitis B affects babies and young children whereas adults usually have the possibility of suffering from acute hepatitis B. In both the cases, it can lead to liver fa

Dr. P. Kar In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Feb 15 , 2018 | 3 min read

10 Habits That Indicate Future Liver Damage

The liver is one of the most crucial and largest organs of the human body, accomplishing over 500 essential functions including cleansing the blood, eliminating toxins, storing minerals and vitamins, and transforming nutrients into energy. There exist a number of bad habits that individuals indulge in their everyday routine which may increase the risk of liver damage. An individual may not even realize it, but liver damage can be gradual and may go unnoticed without any symptoms. But over time, these bad

Dr. P. Kar In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Feb 22 , 2018 | 3 min read

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Stop Loose Motions With These 3 Simple Homemade Remedies

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 | 3 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.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

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7 Ways to Slow Down Your Metabolism!

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.

Max Team In Dietetics

Nov 08 , 2020 | 3 min read

Is Apple Cider Vinegar Effective in Dissolving Kidney Stones?

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 | 3 min read

Hepatorenal Syndrome - A Severe Liver Complication

Hepatorenal Syndrome or HRS is a health complication that occurs due to end-stage renal disease. This is a progressive condition where the patient suffers from rapid deterioration in the kidney that later leads to kidney failure. It mostly affects the people who have chronic liver diseases such as cirrhosis. This condition can be fatal if not treated well on time. Hepatorenal syndrome is categorized into two types: Type 1 HRS and Type 2 HRS. Type 1 HRS : This type of HRS has a rapid progression of kid

Dr. P. Kar In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Mar 05 , 2018 | 2 min read

Fibroscan: An Alternative to Liver Biopsy

The liver is responsible for filtering the blood, removing toxins, and metabolizing drugs. It is an irreplaceable and vital organ that is needed for our body to work properly. If your liver is damaged or injured, it becomes difficult for the body to perform needed tasks. As a result, a person whose liver is severely injured will gradually become extremely ill. What are the various stages of liver disease? Dr. Rajesh Upadhyay , Director & HOD- Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Max Super Speciality Hospita

Dr. Rajesh Upadhyay In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Mar 13 , 2018 | 1 min read

Know All About Sleep Endoscopy

1. What is Sleep Endoscopy? Sleep Endoscopy is a powerful tool that is used to study dynamic airway in a sleeping patient who has Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA ). The information gained by using this procedure helps a surgeon tailor the operative procedure as per the patient's condition. Sleep Endoscopy is also known as Sleep Nasoendoscopy (SNE) or Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE). 2. What are the indications that a person may require a sleep endoscopy? Indication Anyone with documented Obstru

Dr. Manish Rai In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy Surgical Gastroenterology

May 25 , 2018 | 2 min read

What is Hepatitis and Its Causes & Prevention?

“Doctor I have jaundice” is a common presentation in OPD. It evokes many different responses from patient and their families, from severe anxiety to running from allopath to homeopath to naturopath, from Sugarcane juice to avoiding all things yellow! When some doctor mentions hepatitis they are even more scared. “Hepatitis” means inflammation of liver and can be caused by many different things. Jaundice or yellow colour of eyes is just a symptom of hepatitis. Hepatitis can vary from mild or simple self l

Dr. Vivek Raj In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Apr 30 , 2019 | 2 min read

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