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Fatty liver or steatosis refers to the condition in which excess fat gets accumulated in the liver causing the liver to dysfunction. Some percentage of fat in the liver is normal but if it gets beyond the figure of 5 to 10 percent, then it is surely a cause of concern. Such a condition warrants treatment and if fatty liver is not treated on time, it can lead to liver cirrhosis or cancer. Therefore, the signs and symptoms of fatty liver should be taken seriously.

Some of the common sympt...more

Liver is a organ that takes the maximum responsibility of practically every metabolic process in the body. It is the largest organ to handle every metabolism and work until the last. Thus making us being able to survive with even just one third of it.

So let s take care of our liver and treat it with respect.
Eat plenty of fruits, green vegetables, sprouts, whole grains, decoctions with herbs and fresh air are all liver-friendly. Regular excercise and kalbhojan are the most importan...more

Social distancing is the key when you live with the virus. Reverse quarantine children and old age. Practice social distancing. Use online consultations.
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Recently, there has been a great push for organ donation. It can save and transform lives. That is why more and more people are being urged to sign up for this noble cause.

You may have heard of liver donation. But many people do not know that you can be part of liver donation while you are alive. You will be called a living liver donor . This is a fascinating concept. Read on to know all about liver donation which should also convince you to consider helping out a person with liver fa...more

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Cirrhosis is a severe problem of the liver, wherein the liver stops functioning properly due to long-term damage caused by its exposure to toxic substances like alcohol or viral infections. Every time the liver gets affected, it tries to repair itself through the body s natural healing process. Now, due to this continuous healing process, scar tissue gets formed. With the progress of cirrhosis, resulting in the formation of more and more scar tissue, the liver becomes unable to function properly...more

Improvements in medical technology and surgery techniques have made so much possible. With organ transplants becoming relatively simpler and less risky, many critical health conditions can now be resolved. Liver transplants are one of the most common and patients going through the agony of life-threatening liver diseases now have hope.

What is a Liver Transplant?

When the patient s liver is damaged to the extent that functioning is severely impaired and regeneration is not poss...more

Who is at risk?
All patients having cirrhosis.
It happens in non cirrhotics too.

What causes of cirrhosis commonly lead to hcc?
Hepatitis b related cirrhosis (most likely), hepatitis c, alcoholic cirrhosis, nash.

Is liver cancer curable?
Yes if diagnosed at an early stage.

Is there any treatment option for advanced hcc?
Yes there are options which can prolong the survival.

How to screen?
All cirrhotics need to get and ultrasound once a ...more

Liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) most commonly affects patients with cirrhosis.

Can even occur in non cirrhotics.

More common in males.

Most commonly occurs in cirrhosis due to hepatitis b virus.

Other causes of cirrhosis that commonly lead to hepatocellular carcinoma (hcc)- hepatitis c virus, alcohol associated, non alcoholic fatty liver.

Is hcc curable?
Yes if detected at at early stage treatment options do exist.

If a patient i...more

Is your child behaving differently?

Traumatized, distressed, depressed, troublesome . It could be that children are witnessing or experiencing some boring episodes, being bullied online or continuously negative thoughts coming in their minds.

Remember, all emotions are valid emotions, and you need to be empathetic and speak to them openly, politly and without any violence.