Uterine fibroids is perhaps the most common tumor in women. Uterine fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyoma. They are benign smooth muscle tumors of the uterus. Most women have no symptoms while others may have painful or heavy periods. If large enough, they may push on the bladder causing ... Views: 444
The liver is the second largest organ in the body and plays a major role in bodily functions. It processes everything you drink and eat. The liver converts food and liquid into energy and nutrients for the body, filtering harmful food items. One such item is alcohol, which after moderate level ... Views: 440
Bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery) is performed on people who have obesity. It is performed by a specialised bariatric surgeon. Weight loss is achieved by reducing the size of the stomach with :
1. a gastric band
2. removal of a portion of the stomach (sleeve gastrectomy or ... Views: 434
PEDIATRIC LIVER TRANSPLANT What is liver transplant? Liver transplant is the replacement of the diseased liver with healthy liver from another individual. It is a valid treatment option for end stage liver disease and acute liver failure. In pediatric liver transplant there is replacement of ... Views: 429
A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure whereby the diseased knee joint is replaced with artificial components.
What happens in a Total Knee Replacement surgery?
The knee is a hinge joint (works like the hinge of a door). The thighbone abuts the large bone of the lower leg at the ... Views: 426
Osteoporosis, as the name suggests, is a medical condition in which the bones get porous and fragile. As a result, you become more prone to fractures, which are hard to repair. The worse part of the story is that there are no visible symptoms of osteoporosis and you are most likely to discover ... Views: 424
Bones are in a constant state of renewal; new bone is made and old bone is broken down. Osteoporosis occurs when the rate of creation of new bone tissue is slower than the rate of its removal. It is a disorder of the skeletal system wherein the bones become weak and brittle, so much so that even ... Views: 424
The liver is the heaviest part of our body. Not only heaviest, but also it is one of the most vital parts of our body. When someone suffers from the end-stage liver disease, liver transplant comes into the picture. But what is the difference between pediatric liver transplant and liver ... Views: 422
Exercising is a healthy lifestyle, but sometimes one can get injured in the very activity of playing sports or exercising. Accidents, poor training practices, or improper gear can result in them. Some people also get hurt because they are not in shape or are overweight. Additionally, not warming ... Views: 418
What is Bariatric Surgery?
It is a branch of medicine or surgery which encourages weight loss by adjusting or altering the anatomy of digestive system and thus restricting the amount of that is eaten and digested. In layman’s term it is commonly called as the “WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY”
What is ... Views: 418
A liver transplant is crucial in a condition where liver fails to carry out its functions normally. Also known as hepatic transplantation, where a surgery is carry out to remove the part of a liver or the entire liver. A donor living or deceased with the best match is tested and used for the ... Views: 416
Out of the hundred liver diseases that could affect children, each with its own array of complications, there are certain indicators that parents can watch out for and consult their pediatric liver specialist without delay. Commonly known symptoms are:
1.Pale stools
2.Passing of blood while ... Views: 415
Allograft quite simply put means replacing a diseased liver with a healthy one from a donor. It’s a complex procedure which requires precision and meticulous, systematic steps and impeccable care of the donor organ. TNo wonder then, the liver transplant surgeon should have a proven record, aand ... Views: 414
How to treat Cirrhosis : Medical Treatment-Surgery Options.
Nothing can back-pedal the liver damage caused due to cirrhosis not even the treatment.
However, it'll play a great deal in healing the disease and helping the problems arising due to it reduce to go to considerable extents which ... Views: 407
Bone marrow as the term somewhat explains is the spongy tissue inside few bones, such as the hip and thigh. It contains immature cells, called stem cells. The stem cells can develop into red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body, white blood cells, which fight infections, and ... Views: 397
Why Bariatric Surgery is different from Cosmetic surgery
One question that people ask us a lot is- What’s the major difference between bariatric or weight -loss surgery and cosmetic surgery for body re-shaping or liposuction?
Both of these procedures lead to inch loss and some improvement ... Views: 393
Breast Cancer is among the most common cancers affecting women in India. It can either be benign(harmless) or a malignant type. Most commonly arising autonomously out of the cells of the breast, it can also be secondary to any other form of cancer or the vice versa both having their own unique ... Views: 379