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All you need to know about liver transplantation

Weighing about 3 pounds in an average adult, the liver is a vital internal organ. It is located below the diaphragm on the right side of the abdomen and has several crucial functions like:

Max Team In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Nov 08 , 2020 | 1 min read

5 precautions to take after a successful liver transplant surgery

Liver transplant has become a revolutionary treatment for those suffering from end-stage liver disease, primary liver cancer and acute liver failure. While the replacement of damaged liver by a healthy liver is effective in treating the liver disease, post-surgery care is equally important to prevent graft rejection, prevent post-transplant infection and disease recurrence.

Prof (Dr.) Subhash Gupta In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Nov 08 , 2020 | 2 min read

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.

Max Team 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.

Max Team In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Nov 08 , 2020 | 3 min read

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Stop Loose Motions With These 3 Simple Homemade Cures

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

Nov 07 , 2020 | 3 min read

How Can Squint be Corrected?

Many people think that squint is a permanent condition and cannot be corrected. But the truth is that eyes can be straightened at any age. Commonly known as “Strabismus”, where the eyes are not aligned in the same direction, this can be present only part of the time, in one or alternating between two eyes. The squinting may turn in (converge), turn out (diverge) or sometimes turn up or down.

Dr. Parul Sharma In Eye Care Ophthalmology

Nov 13 , 2020 | 3 min read

FAQs -for Kidney Transplants

WHAT ARE THE TWO KINDS OF TRANSPLANTS? Kidneys for transplant may come from a person who has died (a deceased donor), or from a healthy living person like a family member or a friend who offers to donate a kidney (a living donor). WHO CANNOT GET A KIDNEY TRANSPLANT? Many patients assume they are too old for transplant but if you are otherwise healthy, age is not a factor in determining your transplant eligibility. However, there are some other factors that prevent patients from getting a kidney tra

Dr. Waheed Zaman In Urology Kidney Transplant

Apr 28 , 2015 | 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.

Max Team 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.

Max Team In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Nov 08 , 2020 | 2 min read

Are you treating your liver well?

As a key player in your body’s digestive system, the liver processes everything that you eat and drink, including medicines. It cleanses the body by getting rid of the harmful chemicals, produces bile which breaks down the fat from food, and stores glucose which gives you a quick boost when needed.

Max Team In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Nov 08 , 2020 | 4 min read

What are the common symptoms of a liver disease?

Responsible for performing more than 500 essential functions, Liver, unlike other organs, has a huge reserve. The physical signs and symptoms (mentioned below) arise only when the liver is damaged:

Prof (Dr.) Subhash Gupta In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Nov 08 , 2020 | 2 min read

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