Month: July 2023

Contraceptive Pills Can Cause Liver Damage, Doctors Explain How

Liver is one of the most integral organs of the human body. It is because of its functions. The body digests and detoxes through the juices that the liver produces. And if we don’t monitor what we consume, the liver can be severely damaged due to toxins like drugs, alcohol, and unhealthy food. Other diseases …

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Ayurveda: Regulation of this alternate system of medicine is urgently needed on many fronts; here is why

Ayurveda’s popularity has arisen since the pandemic; but many still equate ‘natural’ and ‘traditional’ with ‘safe’ and ‘effective’ Sushmita (name changed) has been living with Type 2 diabetes mellitus for the past decade and hyperthyroidism for the past eight years now. To lead a normal life, she consumes Galvus, Gluconorm and Thyroxine for these ailments …

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What Is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver On The Rise Among Young Adults? How To Check It?

Food tech platforms Zomato and Swiggy typically clock over 1.5 million orders a day in India. Only the medical fraternity can decode the adverse effects of this frenetic pace of ordering food online in the country. Easy access to out-of-the-box food, lack of exercise and sedentary living are leading to an increasing number of young …

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Wilson’s disease: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention

Wilson’s Disease is a rare genetic disorder that causes copper to accumulate in various organs, including the liver, brain and eyes and the excess copper can cause significant damage to these organs, leading to a range of symptoms. According to health experts, Wilson’s disease is one of the main reasons of cirrhosis of liver beside …

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The link between long covid and severe liver injury and stiffness explained

The effects of long COVID on severe liver injury and liver stiffness are becoming increasingly apparent as more research is conducted. Recent study has shown that covid infection can cause increase in liver stiffness. The liver stiffness is a surrogate marker for liver fibrosis (scarring of the liver) and was measured by using shear wave …

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Donated everything from heart to bones… Spanish woman who died in Mumbai saved five lives

Spanish woman Teresa Maria Fernandez visited India, where she suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in Mumbai on January 5. He was admitted to the hospital for treatment. Donated everything from heart to bones… Spanish woman who died in Mumbai saved five lives Mumbai A dead Spanish woman saves five lives. here Jaslok Hospital I was under treatment of a …

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Halfway through 2023, gastro cases in city surpass 2022 numbers

Mumbai has surpassed last year’s number of gastroenteritis cases with 6,677 reported cases so far in 2023. The civic health department has advised against consuming street food to prevent the disease, which is primarily attributed to unhygienic food and water supply. Doctors have also seen a rise in leptospirosis cases and attribute the increase to …

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World Hepatitis Day 2022: 52 mn have disease; expert says infected blood, bodily fluids major contributors

Hepatitis E is generally self-limiting and, thus, no specific treatment is required. The treatment depends upon the type of hepatitis which includes taking rest, eat smaller nutritious diet, avoid oily food and maintain adequate hygiene. Exposure to various toxins, including industrial chemicals, and certain medicines may cause hepatitis. Hepatitis is a condition characterised by inflammation …

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Celebrating Guru Purnima: Nurturing Your Liver, Nurturing Your Soul!

On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, let us pay homage to our gurus and delve into the significance of nurturing both our souls and our liver. As a Hepatologist, I believe in the deep connection between liver health and overall well-being. Here’s what you need to know: 💚 The Guru Within: Just as a …

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