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Can Hepatitis C Be Cured by a Liver Transplant?
How does Hepatitis C spread? Am I at risk? It is caused by blood to blood contact. Risk factors are: Usage of intravenous drugs and sharing of needles Receiving blood transfusion from an unregulated blood bank Contact with infected blood or used needle by accident Contamination of sterilised medical equipment Chronic kidney disease patients being treated by haemodialysis Unprotected sex with partners who have not been tested What are the symptoms of Hepatitis C? The biggest hurdle of Hepati
Max Team In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences
Feb 22 , 2017 | 1 min read
The Best Friendship Day Gift Ever- He Fought the Odds to Donate His Liver to Her Best Friend
True friends are no less than blood relatives. Prasanna Gopinath proved that, by bringing a new lease of life to his friend. Recently, a man hailing from Chennai gave his friend the most unusual gift one can ever think of – a new lease of life. In a heroic act, Prasanna Gopinath donated a part of his liver to his friend after her organ failed due to cirrhosis. Once the legal procedures and other formalities were through, the surgery was successfully conducted at the Max Super Speciality Hospital in De
Max Team In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences
Aug 09 , 2017 | 3 min read
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Alcoholic liver disease is a condition in which liver is damaged secondary to alcohol intake. The severity of the disease varies and ranges from hepatitis to progressive and end stage liver disease and cirrhosis. Alcohol is the leading cause of fatty liver disease in young and is associated with unhealthy food habits & lifestyle. Cirrhosis is a condition in which the liver becomes scarred and the damage is irreversible and the symptoms include: Jaundice Hepatitis Swelling over abdomen & feet Bleed
Dr. Subhasish Mazumder In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences
Jul 22 , 2019 | 1 min read
Five main strains of the Hepatitis virus – A, B, C, D and E
This year's World Hepatitis Day theme is “Hepatitis Free Future”. It strongly focuses on the prevention of Hepatitis B & C among mothers and infants. 9 out of 10 people living with viral hepatitis are unaware of this serious infection and how it could be fatal if not monitored. There are five main strains of the hepatitis virus – A, B, C, D and E. Together, hepatitis B and C are the most common ca
Prof (Dr.) Subhash Gupta In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences
Nov 28 , 2020 | 2 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 | 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.
Max Team In Dietetics
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
Liver Cirrhosis
The liver is a vital and the most complex organ in the human body. The importance of the liver can be gauged from the fact that the liver is responsible for performing more than 500 essential functions, which include digestion of food, production of proteins which are the building blocks of the human body, maintaining the immunity of the body, removal of harmful substances from the body and many more. Therefore, it is obvious that the body’s normal functioning is dependent on a healthy liver.
Prof (Dr.) Subhash Gupta In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences
Jul 20 , 2021 | 5 min read
FAQ on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) occurs due to accumulation of excess fat in the liver, usually more than 5% of liver weight. It is usually seen in people who are overweight or obese. However, it has also been observed in people wo are not obese, which is referred to as lean NAFLD. A healthy liver should contain little or no fat.
Dr. Sanjiv Saigal In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences
Aug 26 , 2021 | 4 min read
Alcohol and Liver: Myths and Facts
The liver is one of the most complex organs in the human body, with over 500 functions. Some of its salient functions include filtering out blood toxins, storing energy, synthesizing hormones and proteins, and regulating cholesterol and blood sugar.
Dr. Sanjiv Saigal In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences
Sep 09 , 2021 | 3 min read
Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI)- An important cause of Liver Abnormality in India
Drug induced liver injury or DILI, as the name suggests, is an adverse reaction of any medication or substance which causes liver damage, which may be acute or chronic.
Dr. Sanjiv Saigal In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences
Mar 28 , 2022 | 4 min read
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