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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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Recently, a senior citizen of around 70 years came for a medical consultation. The gentleman was diabetic but otherwise seemed fit. Upon clinical examination and prescribed tests, he was diagnosed with both liver cirrhosis and a liver tumour. Upon hearing his medical diagnosis, the patient was in a state of shock. Enquiries during the ensuing …

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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 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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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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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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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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🍃💪🌈🍎🚴‍♀🥦🌞🌟 Welcome to International NASH Day, a day dedicated to shedding light on fatty liver disease and empowering you to embrace a healthier liver for a happier, vibrant life! 🌍💚✨ In this blog, we will delve into the world of fatty liver disease, exploring its symptoms, treatment options, and the crucial role of FibroScan in …

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Vitamin A is an essential nutrient which helps improve your health, especially vision and immunity. It also has anti-oxidative properties that keep inflammation under check, especially on your skin. However, excess vitamin A could lead to vitamin A toxicity or hypervitaminosis A and could seriously affect your liver. Experts point out that you should always …

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