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Role of Liver Biopsy in Managing Fatty Liver Disease

What is fatty liver disease? The clinical term for fatty liver disease is hepatic steatosis and it means that you have extra fat in your liver. Fatty liver disease is

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Pregnancy and Kidney Diseases

Table of Content Hypertension Disorders Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Pregnancy’s effect on Renal disease Renal disease’s effect on pregnancy Preparation and Precautions for Pregnancy A woman’s body goes through enormous

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Lactose intolerance in babies and ways to handle it

What is lactose intolerance? Lactose is the main sugar that is present in cow’s milk and common dairy products. The enzyme, lactase, helps the body in digesting lactose. When the

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Humidity and Rise in Allergies

The year 2019 has seen one of the worst summers. The scorching heat wave that prevailed throughout the country is proof of that. In the coastal regions, a heat wave

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How does one know if one has a blocked artery?

Table of Content How do arteries get blocked? What are the signs of a blocked artery? Tests for clogged arteries How do arteries get blocked? Blood vessels that carry oxygen

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Does Stress cause ulcers?

In recent years, stress is the order of the day, and stress dominates discussions across personal, professional and medical forums. Stress is known to trigger various ailments and we have

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Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography for children

An Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography or ERCP for short, is a minimally invasive procedure that allows doctors to treat problems in the bile ducts and pancreatic duct. “Endoscopic” refers to

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Obesity and Heart Disease

Table of Content Obesity in Asia: The Silent Killer The Deadly Combination: Unhealthy Diet and Lack of Exercise The Long-Term Effects of Obesity on Heart Health Managing Obesity: The Importance

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Know the Signs of Kidney Failure

The kidneys are one of the most vital organs of the body. This pair of organs located above the waist and at the back of the body has 3 primary

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Identifying Deafness in Infants

Across the world, 1 to 3 out of every 1000 children has a hearing defect. While some are congenital or present at birth, some are acquired after birth. That is

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