Blood Disorders Tips

The thyroid may be a small gland but plays a large role in the functioning of the body. It is located just below the voice box. Along with producing hormones that help in the transportation of blood, it also helps regulate metabolism, keeps the organs functioning optimally and helps the body conserve heat. In some cases, when the gland produces excessive hormones or when it develops structural problems, it may become necessary to remove the thyroid gland.

There are several ways of remo...more

When the thyroid gland is affected, leading to the thyroid disorder of an underactive nature, it is termed as hypothyroidism. The thyroid gland which is found in the lower portion of the neck is critical to the proper functioning of the human body s metabolism. In simple words, the thyroid hormone being released by this gland has to travel throughout the body to help in the use of energy gained from the food consumed and to keep the vital parameters such as the heartbeat in the right condition. ...more

Liver diseases such as cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Autoimmune hepatitis, PSC, Fatty liver, Alcoholic liver diseases, are not just dreadful, but they also cause irreversible damage to the liver. Modern medicine rely on transplanting the liver when its health reaches a point where treatment can no longer recover or stop its deterioration. So, a liver transplant is the way to go for modern medicine when there is end-stage liver disease. However, transplant is not a cure; rather it is an escape from the c...more

The year 2019 has seen one of the major changes in the transplantation scenario in Gujarat. There was the establishment of sotto in January this year. After the enforcement of sotto guidelines, the liver transplant program is likely to get much more streamlined. The organ distribution process is going to be much more transparent and predictable.
Liver transplant is now an established mode of treatment for end-stage liver disease with a success rate around 90% in most of the centres. Patients...more

The term cirrhosis refers to liver scarring due to various diseases and conditions such as chronic alcoholism and hepatitis. Each time the liver gets injured, it tries to repair itself, resulting in the formation of the scar tissue. With the progression of cirrhosis, a number of tissues generate making the task of liver difficult. Since the liver is an important organ of the body due to its functionalities such as detoxification and nutrient generation, reduced function of liver poses a serious ...more

The liver, pancreas, bile ducts, and gallbladder forms the Hepatobiliary system. The disease in the Hepatobiliary system is complicated and it requires years of expertise to effectively attend people with such cases.
Generally, surgeries in Hepatobiliary system are performed with less invasive methods. Hepatobiliary Surgery is done with highly skilled surgeons. The complications during the surgery can be life-threatening and hence should be performed by expert doctors.

Some of the s...more

Thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland, which is present at the lower frontal region of the neck, right beneath the voice box. It produces hormones which regulate metabolism (the breakdown of food by the body to convert it into energy). It even plays a pivotal role in boosting organ functions as well as in helping the body to sustain heat. However, too much of hormone production by the thyroid gland might yield structural problems, for instance, growth of nodules (abnormal tissue growth) or c...more

Vitiligo or Leucoderma is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes (the cells that make pigment) in the skin are destroyed. As a result, white patches appear on the skin in different parts of the body. Similar patches also appear on both the mucous membranes (tissues that line the inside of the mouth and nose), and the retina (inner layer of the eyeball).

The hair that grows on areas affected by Vitiligo sometimes turns white. The most widely accepted view is that the depigmentation...more

Fatty liver is a condition where excess fat is deposited on this organ. Also called as steatosis, this condition happens when more than 5- 10 percent of the weight of the liver is made up of fat.

Fatty liver is a common condition among people. A study from coastal regions of India found ~ 25% of healthy persons had patients had fatty liver on ultrasound.

It can occur at all ages including childhood, highest prevalence is in 40 50 year age group. Prevalence more in patient who a...more

The butterfly gland in the neck is thyroid. It makes the hormones use the energy and make organ use the oxygen and proteins. The glands act as a guide for other hormones as to how much hormones to be produced in the blood. They determine how organs should perform and respond to other hormones. When the thyroid glands produce more hormones than necessary; it is called hyperthyroidism. In contrast to this, less thyroid hormone production is called hypothyroidism. These hormones are necessary for t...more