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If you have thalassemia and your partner carries the trait for thalassemia, there is a chance that your baby may inherit the disease. A genetic counsellor can explain the risks to you and your partner, and offer you testing options to determine if the unborn baby has been affected. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and healthy lifestyle.
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Surgical Gastroenterologist•Delhi
The bile duct is a thin tube which collects bile from the liver, stores it in the gall bladder and carries it to the intestine. Cancer of the bile duct is also known as cholangiocarcinoma. It can either involve the upper part or lower part of the bile duct and is called intrahepatic, hilar or distal cholangiocarcinoma.
Anything causing inflammation in the bile duct increases the risk of this cancer. Examples include
smoking.
choledochal cyst.
infection with liver flukes...more
Anything causing inflammation in the bile duct increases the risk of this cancer. Examples include
smoking.
choledochal cyst.
infection with liver flukes...more
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A lack of beta-globin leads to a reduced amount of functional hemoglobin. Without sufficient hemoglobin, red blood cells do not develop normally, causing a shortage of mature red blood cells. The low number of mature red blood cells leads to anemia and other associated health problems. Let's discuss your concern in detail for better advice and medication plan.
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Gambheer maamalon ke lie sabase aam upachaar lakshanon ko raahat dene ke lie niyamit roop se rakt sankraman hai, jo jeevan ke lie jaaree rahata hai aur isake dushprabhaav hote hain. thaileseemiya ke lie vartamaan mein upalabdh ekamaatr ilaaj ek asthi majja pratyaaropan hai, jo keval rogiyon ke ek chhote se anupaat ke lie sambhav hai. behatar salaah aur dava yojana ke lie apanee samasya par vistaar se charcha karen.
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Hello and welcome to Lybrate. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The surgery will be successful and your son will be able to lead a normal life. You should talk to your surgeon regarding this.
I suggest telephonic counselling and online psychotherapy for you.
You can contact me for further advice and treatment options. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.
I suggest telephonic counselling and online psychotherapy for you.
You can contact me for further advice and treatment options. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.
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Nephrotic syndrome is a type of kidney disorder wherein, the body passes out excess amount of proteins through urine, owing to the damage caused to the tiny clusters of blood vessels in the kidneys. The symptoms include putting on excessive weight as a result of fluid retention, foamy urine and severe swelling around the region of the feet, ankles and eyes.
Common causes behind it:
Minimal change disease (also known as nil disease) leads to the abnormal functioning of the kidne...more
Common causes behind it:
Minimal change disease (also known as nil disease) leads to the abnormal functioning of the kidne...more
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What is Diabetic Nephropathy?
Diabetic nephropathy (Diabetic Kidney Disease) is defined as the progressive damage to the kidneys caused by diabetes. It is characterised by the scarring of the glomeruli in the kidneys due to prolonged diabetes mellitus.
What Causes Diabetic Nephropathy?
Diabetes is a condition characterized by high concentration of blood sugar. Although the cause of Diabetes Nephropathy is not yet well defined, it is likely that the high sugar levels in...more
Diabetic nephropathy (Diabetic Kidney Disease) is defined as the progressive damage to the kidneys caused by diabetes. It is characterised by the scarring of the glomeruli in the kidneys due to prolonged diabetes mellitus.
What Causes Diabetic Nephropathy?
Diabetes is a condition characterized by high concentration of blood sugar. Although the cause of Diabetes Nephropathy is not yet well defined, it is likely that the high sugar levels in...more
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Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a serious complication that may arise during angiographic procedures and is elaborated as the impairment of renal function. It is estimated as either a 25% increase in the serum creatinine (SCr) from baseline or a 0.5 mg/dL (44 mol/L) increase in absolute creatinine value within two to three days after intravenous contrast administration of intravascular radiographic contrast material that is not attributable to other causes.
To simplify, contrast-...more
To simplify, contrast-...more
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