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What you need to know more on Liver Cirrhosis?

Cirrhosis is a slowly progressing disease in which healthy liver tissue is replaced with a scar tissue, eventually preventing the liver from functioning properly. The scar tissue blocks the flow of blood through the liver and slows the processing of nutrients, hormones, drugs, and naturally produced toxins. It also slows the production of proteins and other substances made by the liver. According to the National Institutes of Health, cirrhosis is the 12th leading cause of death by disease. How Cirrhos

Dr. (Col) V K Gupta In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Jun 13 , 2016 | 2 min read

Celiac disease - The not so silent epidemic

Not many people had heard of Celiac disease in India 15-20 years ago but since then it has become common – particularly North India. Estimates suggest that Celiac disease – popularly and wrongly known as wheat allergy affects almost 1% of the Indian population. That means that in every 2 sections in any one large school there will be a child with celiac disease. "Celiac disease is a permanent disorder in which the body reacts in abnormally to the protein called gluten found in wheat, rye, barley and oats

Max Team In Paediatrics (Ped) Paediatric (Ped) Gastroenterology Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Jun 27 , 2016 | 1 min read

5 Healthy habits for a healthy life

Sweet potato dipped in masala and lemon from a roadside stall or chewy rice ball with spicy sauce — the adventurous food in Delhi is one of the things everyone looks forward to on a street platter. But Beware! Consuming too much of junk food can cause acute gastroenteritis . However, conclusive research has shown that a few simple measures may help you prevent from getting sick and bad health. Indulging too much into drinking alcohol, not exercising, less consumption of fruits and vegetables can decrease

Max Team In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Jul 04 , 2016 | 2 min read

What is Jaundice and How to Self Care in Jaundice?

What is Jaundice? Jaundice is primarily an excessive accumulation of a pigment called bilirubin. This pigment is formed due to disintegration of dead red blood cells. Normally, this pigment is excreted in our intestines; however, if you are suffering from liver diseases or obstruction to passage of bile, bilirubin accumulates in the blood and causes Jaundice. One vulnerable symptom of Jaundice that creates panic in the mind of several patients is yellowing of eyes and skin. Causes There can be many

Dr. Deepak Lahoti In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Aug 19 , 2016 | 3 min read

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Stop Loose Motions With These 3 Simple Homemade Remedies

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 3 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 3 min read

7 Ways to Slow Down Your Metabolism!

Having weight issues may sound similar to having obesity. However, that is only one end of the scale, so to speak. Being extremely thin is also a weight issue, to which we do give enough importance.

Max Team In Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 08 , 2020 | 3 min read

PCOD and PCOS - Symptoms, Causes, Differences & Treatment

Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer

Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology

Jun 30 , 2016 | 3 min read

Are you Hepatitis Free?

Hepatitis is also known as silent epidemic because people might be infected for more than 30 years yet they are not aware about it. What is Hepatitis? Hepatitis refers to the inflammation of the liver. According to Dr. Kunal Das , "The liver viruses are the most common causes of the hepatitis. These liver viruses are named after the alphabets namely, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, Hepatitis D and Hepatitis E". Know more on Different types of Hepatitis HEPATITIS A It is short term live

Max Team In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Oct 05 , 2016 | 3 min read

How to Care For Your Liver?

Do you know that our liver performs more than 500 functions in our body? Not only it helps in digestion but also metabolizes several inadvertent toxins. Liver infections like Hepatitis A, B, C, and E, obesity, excessive alcohol consumption are responsible for causing damage to the liver. Treat your liver right so that it stays healthy and performs its function effectively. How to ensure a healthier Liver? Alcohol : No amount of alcohol is ideally safe. But 1 unit (1 unit = 8 g or 10 ml of pure alco

Dr. Vibhu Mittal In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Dec 16 , 2016 | 2 min read

Can Colonoscopy be Painful? If I have no Symptoms, do I Still Need it?

A colonoscopy is the gold standard when it comes to screening for colorectal cancer, pre-cancerous polyps, or tumours in the colon. A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that involves using a long, flexible tube or scope to look for abnormalities, polyps, and growths in the rectum and colon (large intestine).

Max Team In Surgical Oncology Cancer Care / Oncology Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

May 24 , 2017 | 5 min read

Making Patient Diagnosis Fast and Simple, with Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

The health and well-being of our patients are what we strive for. At Max Healthcare , we are equipped with the latest technologies to help you get back home faster. EUS is one such machine that allows our experts to help you with the easy, accurate and swift diagnosis. What is Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)? Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) is a minimally invasive ultrasound procedure to assess digestive and lung diseases from inside of your body.EUS produces detailed images of the digestive tract, chest and

Dr. Deepak Lahoti In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Jul 11 , 2017 | 1 min read

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