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5 Myths And Facts About Liver Disease

Post author By Varanasi Hospital
Post date August 24, 2018

“A myth is an image in terms of which we try to make sense of the world.”- Alan Watts

Liver diseases are very prevalent these days, that so many people are getting liver operation. An untreated or prolonged liver disease can result in cancer or cirrhosis.

However, liver disease doesn’t mean it can’t be treated or people won’t get better. There are some myths about liver diseases that have plagued so many people’s mind. Here we present the 5 facts about the colloquial myths regarding liver diseases for everyone’s convenience.

Read more about a healthy liver and its metabolism here: A Healthy Liver is a Sign of Healthy Metabolism.

Alcoholics get affected by the liver disease:

Facts– Liver diseases are not circulated among alcohol drinkers. There are several other reasons to get affected by a liver disease. The non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is one of them. It doesn’t affect a person for alcohol drinking, a completely non-drinker can have this. It can onset in people who are suffering from diabetes, obesity and having an increased level of triglycerides in the blood.

A regular blood test can detect liver disease:

Facts– Normal blood tests that are prescribed by doctors aren’t the ones that can detect any liver disease. This requires different blood tests like ASAT and ALAT. These are the tests that can detect the underlying damage of the liver. It can detect if the liver cells are getting destroyed or the bile secretion.

Yellow skin can show up for liver disease:

Facts– There are so many liver diseases that don’t even show any signs of it. Cirrhosis, hepatitis a, b or c might show after so many years. Normal pain or ache in the stomach might have seen which can happen for a bad diet.

Coffee is good:

Facts– It’s definitely good if no sugar is added and not taken more than 3 times a day. Limited intake of coffee will keep the liver healthy, as it has proven for cirrhosis.

Myths will be there so will be the facts. However, setting a blind eye to the myths might be harmful, so it’s better to know the facts behind every myth. It will not only keep the darkness away and also keep one away from getting a liver operation.

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5 Foods To Avoid After Pancreatitis

Post author By Varanasi Hospital
Post date August 20, 2018

“There is no such thing as an ‘incurable’ disease.” -Dan Brule

Pancreatitis is the swollen and inflamed state of the pancreas where the organ cannot function properly, and certainly, it can be cured. As we know pancreas is one of the crucial organs in our body, which balances the blood sugar level and helps in digestion. So any medical condition regarding pancreas should be diagnosed and treated thoroughly, and in severe cases, a pancreatic surgery is needed too.

Read more about the common disorders of pancreas: Know the most common disorders of the pancreas

If you’re suffering from pancreatitis for a long time, your doctor might recommend you to get a pancreatic surgery to get a cure for it, but after the surgery, you need to follow a diet and avoid some foods to achieve full recovery.

Here, we list 5 foods that you should avoid after pancreatitis.

Refined carbs:

Avoid refined carbs at any cost. These do not have any healthy nutrients in it like whole wheat has. It will only complicate your digestive system and worsen your situation. Go for whole wheat as much as you can.

High-fat foods:

Don’t go for fried foods. No matter how much you salivate over, french fries and burgers, avoid them like plague. Your pancreas is recovering, you must give it the time it requires to digest fat. Stick to skim milk instead of whole.

Red meat:

It’s delicious, but not for your health because it contains saturated fat and has a high cholesterol level. It’s better to get used to chicken, which is lean meat and will not harm your health. You can add fish to your diet too.

Alcohol:

Alcohol creates damage than any other things. Avoid it at any cost, because pancreas enzymes will not digest it properly, thus the problems might come back. Alcohol not only will affect your pancreas, but will do severe damage.

Sugary treats:

Refrain from eating foods with high sugar. The pancreas is recovering and might not adjust to the new level of sugar in the blood. Stay away from sugary treats if offered by anyone, and try consuming less sugar while you recover.

Follow your diet and avoid the above-mentioned foods to recover quickly.

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7 Important Tips To Avoid Colorectal Disease

Post author By Varanasi Hospital
Post date August 17, 2018

“Your lifestyle- how you live, eat, emote and think- determines your health. To prevent disease you may have to change how you live.”- Brian Carter

A colorectal disease is not a thing to ignore and sit with it for days. It definitely needs a doctor’s attention and lifestyle changes to get a permanent cure for it. A colorectal surgery might become necessary in cases of prolonged suffering.

Here we list 7 tips to avoid colorectal disease for your convenience.

Read about colon cancer here: 10 Risk factors of colon Cancer

Get a diagnosis:

If you’re suffering from any rectal discomfort for some days, it’s best to consult a doctor and get a diagnosis first. Your doctor will prescribe your medical treatment.

Exercise daily:

Don’t miss out on your daily exercise. It will not only keep you energetic, but your organs running properly and will reduce the risk of colorectal disease.

Eat fruits and green vegetables:

Try to avoid fast food as much as possible and stick to fresh fruits and green vegetables. Add lean meat, seafood to your diet, it will reduce the risk of rectal diseases.

Take vitamin D and calcium:

These will save you from the risk of colorectal diseases. Consult with your doctor about this and take the supplements daily without a miss.

Stop smoking:

Smoking can affect you with many diseases. It’s not recommended for any situation. So stop smoking immediately to reduce the chances of rectal disease.

Check your weight:

If you’re suffering from obesity, you might get affected by a colorectal disease. Follow a diet and exercise regularly to not become obese and dodge the risks of rectal disorders.

Follow these 7 guidelines to reduce the risk of colorectal disease, and if you’re still suffering from any rectal condition, consult your doctor and get a colorectal surgery.

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Watch out for your liver with these steps

Post author By Varanasi Hospital
Post date August 13, 2018

“Is life worth living? It all depends on the liver.”- William James

Liver is an important organ of the body and a healthy life does depend on this one, as its first task is highly connected with the digestive system. Thus, you need to watch out for what you eat or drink, because regular imbalances in your diet can prove fatal for your liver and a liver surgery might become inevitable.

Keeping the well-being of your liver in mind, here we present 5 tips that will help you avoid liver damage and will lead you towards a healthy life.

To know further about a healthy liver read more: A healthy liver sign healthy metabolism

1. Follow a healthy diet.

Add more green vegetables and fruits into your diet and avoid street food. Eat fish that is low in mercury and lean meat is recommendable.

2. Limit alcohol :

Putting a limit on your drinking behaviour will be good for your liver. We are not stopping you from drinking, but making it occasional will save you from getting a liver surgery.

3. Exercise daily :

Do not miss your daily exercise, as it will keep your body energized and healthy. Even if you have cheated on your diet for one day, exercise will help you get over the guilt.

4. Skip fad diet :

Eating less will not make you thin, but it can be perilous for your liver. So eat in exact proportion, better to follow a doctor prescribed diet.

5. Stop smoking :

Smoking is not good for your health from any side. Smoking damages the liver severely, so say no to smoking if you’re approached by your friends.

As mentioned above, liver is a crucial organ in our body. It’s your duty to make your life worth of living by taking care of it. Follow these above-mentioned tips and enjoy a healthy and long life.

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Prevalance of Laparoscopic surgery in India

Post author By Varanasi Hospital
Post date July 26, 2018

Treatment through diet and medication has been a common practice in India for ages. Often people mistakenly assume surgery to be a new thing in the realm of healthcare. However, it is just an understatement, especially for us. In India, the surgical cure has been a remedy since the age of Sushrut. Today, we witness an extreme revolution of surgery, i.e the laparoscopic surgery. Let’s understand why it is becoming so prevalent these days.

The laparoscopic surgery, unlike the open surgery, is carried out through a few minor incisions made near the site of the damage. Needless to say, it has fewer surgical and post-surgical complications. At first, when the laparoscopic surgery made its entrance, many orthodox institutes shared their concern over it. Even though its viability is yet to be established in several specialties, its statistics speak for itself, within this short duration of 4-5 decades.

Statistically, it has been found that most of the leading healthcare providers are offering laparoscopic surgery to as high as 80-90 percent of the patients. It is predominantly true for surgeries operated int he abdominal region. Moreover, procedures like colectomy, gastrectomy, rectal resection, solid organ surgery are exclusively being carried out through this advanced surgical method.

The statistics are overwhelming particularly in case of the obesity surgery. As obesity surgery itself is a quite modern surgical approach to resolve obesity, approximate 99 percent of the cases are executed laparoscopically. In fact, the open surgery is done only for the high-risk patients.

This state-of-the-art technology overcomes multiple drawbacks that are associated with traditional, open surgery. It is becoming the preferred surgical approach for both patients and the doctors. In fact, the reason for not operation through a laparoscopic approach is due to the medical institute’s own shortcoming. These factors often include insufficient knowledge or training, lack of resources, ignorance, not acknowledging the learning curve etc.

Even though the open surgery technique has an immense contribution towards our healthcare till date, we are particularly thankful for the laparoscopic surgical approach. Clearly, it is the present and the future of surgery of medical treatment.

At Varanasi Hospital, we offer and recommend laparoscopic surgery for many surgical departments. Even though we do offer open surgery for the high-risk cases, we do recommend the laparoscopic surgery procedure to most of our patients.

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Watch Out For These 5 Signs Of Appendix Burst

Post author By Varanasi Hospital
Post date July 23, 2018

The condition of inflammation of the appendix due to pathogen infection is called appendicitis. It is a 4-inch long tube-like organ that elongates from the large intestine. The inflammation of the appendix is indeed a medical emergency and it needs an appendix surgery to address it by removing the organ.

Normally in cases of appendicitis, the organ doesn’t burst in the primary stages. However, in case this condition is ignored over time, it can definitely burst out of the blue. Thus it’s always recommended to get an appendix surgery well before this emergency arises.

Here we list some warning signs that you might have to admit yourself into the ER due to untreated appendicitis.

Your stomach hurts more:

The pain of appendicitis spreads from the belly to the right abdominal side. If you feel pain while walking, going over a bump in a vehicle or while coughing, your appendix might be on the verge of bursting.

You’re feeling nauseous, vomiting with no appetite:

The inflammation can sometimes lead to feeling nauseous and vomiting. Thus, if you’re feeling the same accompanied by loss of appetite for a while, things might not be going well with you inflamed appendix.

Your bathroom breaks are more frequent than usual:

Appendix in some people is located near the pelvic floor, making it add pressure to the bladder.

So when the bladder come into contact with the inflamed appendix. Often the bladder does not empty in one go and thereby it causes irritation too. It makes you feel you have to go pee frequently.

You have a fever:

Whenever there is any inflammation in the body, the autoimmune system responds by sending a chemical signal to the brain. As a result, we experience fever or even chill. So, if you feel chill and fever, without any other apparent cause, it’s possible it is because of the severe inflammation in the appendix.

You’re feeling disoriented:

In case you’re experiencing two or more of the above-mentioned symptoms along with feeling disoriented, it could indicate severe appendix infection. There is also a chance that infection might have entered the bloodstream. This will lead to affecting the oxygen level in the blood eventually.

Although the symptoms vary from one person to other. If you’re experiencing at least two to three of these above-mentioned symptoms, go for a screening to be on the safe side.

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7 Common Signs Of Rectal Conditions

Post author By Varanasi Hospital
Post date July 20, 2018

Almost everyone has suffered from some or the other rectal condition at least once in their life. Say it can be as simple as constipation and diarrhea or mildly severe piles and fistula. In primary stages, it can be resolved by simple medications, and healthy diet, but if left untreated for long, it often needs a colorectal surgery.

Rectal diseases mostly comprise of some general, common symptoms. These are the signs, one should be aware of and take notice before it is too late. Here we list the symptoms that call out to consult a doctor.

Rectal Pain:

Pain is the first and foremost thing in any rectal disease. Moderate to severe pain will be felt from time to time at the affected area. It might go away with over-the-counter drugs, but the pain will keep on recurring unless the underlying reason is addressed.

Difficulty in passing stool:

Passing stool in normal cases is usually effortless. An unexplainable difficulty in passing stool can be a sign of a rectal disorder.

Persistent Diarrhoea or constipation:

Diarrhoea and constipation are common from time to time. It can be resolved with a healthy diet and common medicines. However, in the case of any rectal disease, it is often persistent over weeks or even months.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS:

IBS is often a red flag for some of the other rectal condition. In case it is persistent for two weeks or more, it can be due to some underlying rectal disorder. In case if it persists for this for a long time, it is important to consult a doctor as soon as possible.

Burning sensation:

Spicy foods make often leads to a burning sensation. However, if it mostly affects the rectal area, its best to get an opinion from a doctor.

Rectal bleeding:

Bleeding itself should be addressed cautiously. Bleeding from the rectal region is undoubtedly an alarming sign of a severe rectal disease. If this is encountered at a point in time, an immediate and thorough check-up becomes inevitable.

Pus formation:

Formation of pus near the rectal area is often a sign of rectal disease. It should be addressed as soon as possible.

These are some of the signs that shouldn’t be ignored. Most of the patient seeking colorectal surgery often ends up consulting much later than ideally should. An immediate consultation will ensure a speedy treatment and recovery.

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All about Hernia in a nutshell- part 1

Post author By Varanasi Hospital
Post date July 18, 2018

Hernia is a common medical condition that can be seen becoming more and more prevalent these days. Statistically, it is most prevalent in males, but it also can be seen in women, particularly after childbirth. Hernia certainly requires a surgery to resolve it permanently. It is always better to get a laparoscopic hernia surgery as compared to an open surgery. Here we will list out some of the most questions about hernia, along with their factual answers.

What is a hernia?

Hernia occurs when an organ or a tissue pushes through a weak spot and holds it in the place.

How many types of hernia are in there?

Commonly there are four types of hernia- Inguinal, Hiatal, umbilical and Incisional.

Who are prone to have hernia?

Hernia can happen to anyone, but mostly seen in the-

People involving in routine heavy lifting, including those who workout heavily and blue collar workers.

People who are suffering from persistent constipation or diarrhea.

People who are overweight or obese.

People who had previous abdominal surgery.

People who are suffering from consistent sneezing and coughing.

People who had a previous abdominal injury.

People who lead a sedentary lifestyle, involving excessive smoking, malnutrition etc.

Women who had cesarian delivery in the past.

What are the symptoms of hernia?

The common symptoms of hernia is a bulge that protrudes from either the abdomen, chest or groin. You will most certainly feel it when you are bending over, standing or coughing. It can also be accompanied by pain, discomfort and burning sensation in the affected area.

In kids, it’s prominently visible when they are crying.

How can a hernia be diagnosed?

A hernia can be diagnosed through physical examination by the doctor, as coughing makes the hernia bulge more visible. In some cases, an endoscopy or ultrasound scan is required to be certain.

What is the treatment of hernia?

Hernia can be managed by medications only for the time being, but a surgery is the best option to resolve this once for all. Surgery make sure hernia doesn’t recur in the future. Moreover, a laparoscopic hernia surgery ensures a speedy recovery as compared to an open surgery.

How to prevent hernia?

Hernia can be prevented if taken some careful measures like:

Avoiding heavy lifting routinely

Consulting a doctor if coughing becomes persistent

Quitting bad habits like smoking

Maintaining a healthy and normal body weight.

It’s crucial to identify the symptoms of hernia. If it’s not treated, it will certainly not dissolve on its own. An untreated hernia can create many complications later. A surgery is most required to resolve this medical condition. Seek help, if the symptoms become prominent or persistent.

We will be back soon with a few more aspects regarding the hernia surgery. Stay healthy and fit!

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Varanasi Hospital Provides Guide To The Diet After Hernia Surgery

Post author By Varanasi Hospital
Post date June 22, 2018

A hernia occurs when your inner abdominal muscles weaken, causing the abdominal wall in that spot to bulge out. Hernia surgery at Varanasi Hospital is a rather common procedure. The fact is you don’t necessarily need to follow a special diet after your surgery, you may simply need to make some modifications to your usual intake.

It’s best to stick with liquids after surgery. Just after your hernia surgery, you may feel sick to your stomach and need to follow a clear liquid diet. This diet chart provided by experts at Varanasi Hospital consists of transparent liquids and includes apple juice, tea, broth, fruit ice, and gelatin. The clear liquid diet can help you stay hydrated after surgery but offers very little nutritional value and is low in calories. It should only be followed for a short period of time.

Constipation is a common occurrence after the surgery. The pain medications and lack of exercise may lead to the problem after your hernia surgery. You may be able to improve bowel function by making sure you drink plenty of fluids and eat fiber-rich foods. While fluid needs vary depending on your activity and climate, you should aim for at least 8 cups a day. Water, fruit juice, unsweetened decaf tea or coffee and low-sodium broth make good fluid choices. High-fiber food choices to help alleviate constipation include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans.

While you do not need to eat a special diet after your hernia surgery, it is important that you make healthy food choices so that your body gets the nutrients it needs to heal. A healthy, balanced diet that includes a variety of foods from all the food groups. Like, fruits, vegetables, grains, protein-rich foods and dairy is highly recommended. Additionally, you should limit your intake of junk food like, soda, chips, and sweets just to maximize the nutritional quality of every calorie you consume.

Even after your liquid and semi-liquid diet, you do need to make sure you eat enough protein to repair the tissue damaged by surgery. Adequate protein is definitely necessary for immune health and reducing inflammation. To promote healing, you’ll need 1 gram of protein for every 2 pounds of body weight. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds you need 75 grams of protein a day after surgery.

Good sources of protein include seafood, poultry, lean red meat, eggs, beans, tofu, eggs and low-fat dairy. If you are lactose intolerant, you can use alternatives to that. Soy milk, almond milk yogurt, and olive oil can be used instead of butter.

It is wise to follow a doctor recommended diet, after availing a hernia surgery. That way you will recover faster after your hernia surgery.

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A Brief Introduction To Liver Resection

Post author By Varanasi Hospital
Post date June 22, 2018

A liver resection is the surgical removal of all or a portion of the liver. It is also known as a hepatectomy, full or partial. A complete liver resection is performed in the setting of a transplant a diseased liver is removed from a deceased donor. A living donor may also provide a piece of liver tissue which is procured through a partial hepatectomy. This liver operation is performed in reputed hospitals mainly.

The liver is an important organ, meaning it is extremely challenging to live without it. The liver serves many critical functions including metabolism of drugs and toxins, removing degradation products of normal body metabolism and synthesis of many important proteins and enzymes. The liver is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity, is divided into eight segments reflecting the eight major divisions of the portal vein and the bile duct.

A liver operation is done for the treatment of hepatic neoplasms. There are two types, benign and malignant. Benign neoplasms include hepatocellular adenoma, hepatic hemangioma, and focal nodular hyperplasia. The most common malignant neoplasms of the liver are metastases; those arising from colorectal cancer are among the most common, and the most amenable to surgical resection. The most common primary malignant tumor of the liver is the hepatocellular carcinoma. Hepatectomy may also be the procedure of choice to treat intrahepatic gallstones or parasitic cysts of the liver.

Liver surgery is safe when performed by experienced surgeons with appropriate technological and institutional support. As with most major surgical procedures, there is a marked tendency towards optimal results at the hands of surgeons in selected centers.

The operation can take 2 to 5 hours. A blood transfusion is not usually needed for this operation. You may stay in the hospital for 5 to 7 days or as long as 2 weeks after surgery. Follow-up care is needed to ensure timely recovery, even if the surgery was successful. Treatment following liver resection may include chemotherapy or radiation treatments.

Generally, Liver resection increases a person’s chances of living longer. About 25% to 40% of people who have this surgery are still alive after 5 years. Although there are few risks. Possible complications after a liver resection include infection, bleeding, scar tissue from the surgery.

There are many types of liver operations, one of them is a liver resection. It may be a little risky choice if you have areas of metastatic colorectal cancer in both lobes of your liver or if you have metastatic disease in other parts of your body. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be needed after a liver resection. Sometimes chemotherapy may be given before surgery to shrink a tumor in the liver. If it becomes small enough, it can be removed with surgery.

Alcoholics get affected by the liver disease:

A regular blood test can detect liver disease:

Yellow skin can show up for liver disease:

Coffee is good:

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Refined carbs:

High-fat foods:

Red meat:

Alcohol:

Sugary treats:

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Exercise daily:

Eat fruits and green vegetables:

Take vitamin D and calcium:

Stop smoking:

Check your weight:

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Your bathroom breaks are more frequent than usual:

You have a fever:

You’re feeling disoriented:

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Rectal Pain:

Difficulty in passing stool:

Persistent Diarrhoea or constipation:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS:

Burning sensation:

Rectal bleeding:

Pus formation:

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How to prevent hernia?

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