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Things You Should Know If Your Gallbladder Is Removed!

Things You Should Know If Your Gallbladder Is Removed!

Life without a gallbladder is absolutely possible. However, most of the lifestyle changes take place in the diet. Gall Bladder stores bile, a liquid that helps in digestion of fatty foods. You may need to cut down on fatty foods and limit dairy products that are difficult to digest and increase high fiber foods that are easily digestible. It is also recommended to eat smaller meals instead of large ones.

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Liver Cancer: Different Methods Of Treatment

Liver Cancer: Different Methods Of Treatment

The liver is a football-shaped large organ located on the upper right side of the stomach under ribs. The liver plays an important role in the digestion of food, storing and filtering of blood and controlling blood clotting. It is the only organ in the body that can renew itself. Liver cancer affects around 30 people per 1,00,000 and its major cause is diabetes, hepatitis, and consumption of alcohol. The most common type is hepatocellular carcinoma while others like hepatoblastoma and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma are uncommon. It is more common in males than females. The most common symptoms include abdominal pain, back pain, jaundice, itching, anemia, weight loss, and fever.

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Gastrointestinal Disorders: Causes And Types

Gastrointestinal Disorders: Causes And Types

Gastrointestinal disorders are very common. The main disease associated with the same are constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and fistulas, colitis, colon polyps, and cancer. Most of these can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle including regular exercise and walking and proper medications. However, advanced stages of these disorders might require a surgery.

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Hernia Faqs Part 2

Hernia Faqs Part 2

Misinformation often drives people away from seeking proper medical help. As already discussed, a hernia is an illness that requires prompt treatment to ensure safety. Here we bring another common frequently asked questions regarding a hernia along with its medically proven solution.

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Benefits Of Laparoscopic Gallstone Surgery

Benefits Of Laparoscopic Gallstone Surgery

From the history of Surgery, Professor Muhe of Boblingen, Germany, performed the first laparoscopic cholecystectomy on September 12, 1985. Laparoscopic Gallstone Surgery removes the gallstone or the gallbladder through several small holes or cuts on the abdomen. There is a basic difference between the traditional method and the laparoscopic method and they both have their merits and demerits. In this blog, we will have a look at the various benefits of laparoscopic gallstone surgery and who is not eligible to do a laparoscopic gallstone surgery.

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How Hiatal Hernia Is Related To Acid Reflux And GERD

How Hiatal Hernia Is Related To Acid Reflux And GERD

Acid reflux and Hiatal hernia may seem like two independent medical conditions, often they are interrelated. Let’s understand the reason behind it with the help of brief understanding.

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Dr. Manish Jindal, Head of Laparoscopic Surgery at Varanasi Hospital, Rewarded With the Prestigious ‘Health Icon’ Award

Dr. Manish Jindal, Head of Laparoscopic Surgery at Varanasi Hospital, Rewarded With the Prestigious ‘Health Icon’ Award

Recognition is the best motivation; especially when the receiver is fortunate enough to witness and live with it. We, at Varanasi Hospital, feel immense pride while disclosing that Dr. Manish Jindal, the in-charge and Head of Department (HoD) of laparoscopic surgery at Varanasi Hospital, has been facilitated with the prestigious award of being the ‘Health Icon’ for his tremendous contribution towards the healthcare facility in India, particularly in the laparoscopic domain.

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The Roots of Pancreatic Cancer

The Roots of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is caused by several health issues such as obesity, smoking, diabetes and genetics. The early signs of pancreatic cancer can ring the alarm bells!