Liver & Digestive Health

A Senior Consultant in the Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine at Medanta, Gurgaon, Dr. Prashant Bhangui has over 16 years of rich professional experience in the field of …

Cirrhosis of the liver, also known as hepatic cirrhosis, is a condition in which the liver starts forming scar tissues as a result of some liver diseases and conditions, such …

Liver transplantation is a process of replacing a healthy liver in place of a diseased one. However, it is not as simple as Doctor Google makes it sound. To have …

A few decades ago, the idea of organ transplants was merely an idea. Medical science has advanced to the point where organs, like the heart, kidney, and liver can be …

We got in touch with Dr Sanjiv Saigal (Director, Transplant Hepatology, Medanta The Medicity) to help us inform you about the organ – Liver. Here’s everything you need to know …

Running late for an important presentation and these incessant hiccups are just not going. If you have ever come across such a silly situation you would realize the enormity of …

Liver transplant is a critical surgery that brings a lot of changes in life after liver transplant. Recovery itself is a slow and gradual process that can take from 3-6 …

Despite all the achievements of modern medicine, liver diseases are sometimes not treatable. Sometimes, with serious pathologies, the liver simply ceases to function, and it is impossible to reverse this …

Jaundice is a condition which involves yellowish discoloration of the skin, the eyes, and the mucous. Many refer to jaundice as a disease, however, it is actually a condition which …

It is a commonly known fact that hemorrhoids and piles are analogous. Hemorrhoids or Piles are a class of vascular structure inside the anal canal. The muscles contract or expand …

At almost the size of an average football, the liver sits just below the rib cage. The prime function of the liver is to help digest the food while also …

Yes! we are all aware of the myriad benefits of honey and milk and the crucial role they play in our overall growth and development to ensure a healthy you! …

Certain medical studies have suggested that acupressure is very effective in situations when we are suffering from nausea, vomiting, body pain, many other problems. Another area for which acupressure is …

Liver is the largest organ of the human body and encompasses a wide array of tasks which include detoxification, energy production, storage, etc. The food which you eat, after digestion …

1. What is Alcoholic Liver Disease? Prolonged drinking can lead to an inflammation of the liver, leading to alcoholic liver disease. Those who have been drinking heavily and consuming a large …

Liver cysts, which are also referred to as hepatic cysts are solitary fluid-filled nonparasitic sacs.  They are usually asymptomatic and benign in nature and are also called as simple cysts. …

We all have witnessed a change in our lifestyle: sedentary lifestyle, lack of sleep, increased stress, consumption of high-fat diet, & of course the magnanimous rise in alcohol consumption and …

Liver transplant is a major surgery and post-surgery care is equally important for ensuring that liver transplant lasts for long. All the patient needs to do is follow strict compliance …

Gallstones are solid particles created in the gallbladder, a small organ located under the liver responsible for storing bile. Bile is a digestive fluid produced in the lever and its …

What is Hepatitis? It is a liver disease that makes the liver swell and prevents it from functioning correctly. Hepatitis A: virus contracted through fecal – oral contact Hepatitis B: virus contracted …