The Liver is one of the most important organ in our body. Apart from its role in digestion, it has many other vital functions like removal of toxins and synthesis of proteins. Hepatitis is a disease that ... read more
Alcohol-related liver disease is a problem caused by drinking too much alcohol, but symptoms usually only show when the organ has been severely damaged. It’s important to recognize these signs as repeated ... read more
HCC arises from liver cells, generally in the background of cirrhosis (90% of cases). HBV or HCV infection is present in 80% of cases. The other causative factors are alcohol intake, cigarette smoking, ... read more
Liver cancer occurs in the background of Liver cirrhosis resulting from viral infections B, C, alcoholism and fatty liver disease. Unfortunately, the symptoms of liver cancer typically don’t show up until ... read more
International Hepatitis Day is observed to spread awareness on viral hepatitis every year on 28th of July. Hepatitis viruses are of two types: Hepatitis A & E – They spread via intake of unhygienic ... read more
Worldwide, around 300 million people are living with viral Hepatitis without even knowing that they are infected with the Hepatitis virus. Without finding the undiagnosed and linking them to care, millions ... read more
How common is Hepatitis B and C in India? In India, as per latest estimates, 40 million people are chronically infected with Hepatitis B and 6 to 12 million people are chronically infected with Hepatitis ... read more
Every year 28th July is celebrated as World Hepatitis Day by WHO. Today, by means of this blog, we will try to understand the nature of Hepatitis and measures to prevent it. What is Hepatitis? “Hepat” ... read more
What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is a fairly broad term which can be generalised as ‘inflammation of liver’. As per an estimate, nearly 4 crore people in India are suffering from hepatitis but almost 95% of ... read more
Liver is crucial to the healthy functioning of human body. It is involved in three major vital functions of the body including storage, cleansing and synthesis. A healthy liver helps improve digestion, ... read more
TIPSS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt) is a radiologically created internal vascular shunt between the portal vein and a hepatic vein by which blood bypasses the fibrotic liver and portal ... read more
