Dr Tanuja Mallik 
Introduction In India, rat poison—particularly that which contains yellow phosphorus—is one of the leading causes of acute liver failure. It is affordable, available, and deadly. The medical emergency known as Acute Liver Failure (ALF) is characterised by a fast decline in liver function in individuals who have never had liver illness before. Because of its … Read more
Introduction: Viral Hepatitis – A Silent Epidemic Affecting Millions Worldwide. Numerous viruses can cause viral hepatitis, a common liver infection that has serious health repercussions. Even though it is common, little is known about it, which causes catastrophic liver damage and delayed diagnosis. Having worked as a liver transplant anaesthetist and critical care specialist for … Read more
Introduction The chronic, progressive disease known as liver cirrhosis is characterised by fibrosis, or widespread liver tissue scarring. As this scarring worsens, the natural architecture and function of the liver get disrupted. Over time, the liver becomes hardened and shrunken, impairing its ability to perform vital tasks like detoxification, protein synthesis, and fat digestion. Cirrhosis … Read more
Liver transplantation is a life-saving procedure, but it also marks the beginning of a new chapter—one filled with recovery, resilience, and adjustment to a ‘new normal.’ While the transplant offers a second chance at life, it comes with its own set of post-liver transplant complications that patients and caregivers must be prepared for. From managing … Read more
🛠️ Trusted Tools for Liver Transplant Recovery Recovering from a liver transplant is a profound journey, filled with hope, challenges, and new beginnings. To support you every step of the way, we have created this comprehensive guide as the best Liver Transplant Recovery Resources available today. Your recuperation process will be easier, safer, and more … Read more
Liver Transplant Support Videos gallery is designed to simplify complex transplant-related topics by offering a range of visual and interactive content. Through engaging voice-over carousels, short videos, and podcasts, difficult concepts like post-transplant depression or medications are broken down into easy-to-understand segments. These formats provide a more personal and relatable approach, making vital information feel … Read more
We frequently see ACLF — Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure — in our emergency rooms. Patients with known or sometimes undiagnosed chronic liver disease arrive in a critically decompensated state. They’re not just jaundiced or confused — they often present with multi-organ failure. Altered mental status, kidney shutdown, fluid overload, haemodynamic instability, or respiratory distress are common … Read more
Acute Liver Failure (ALF) is a sudden, life-threatening medical emergency. It can strike without warning — in someone who seemed perfectly healthy just a few days ago. One moment they’re fine, and the next, they’re confused, jaundiced, or even unconscious. It’s that quick, that dangerous. Unlike chronic liver diseases, ALF doesn’t give you months or … Read more
Children who have acute liver failure or end-stage liver disease may benefit from a liver transplant. However, paediatric liver transplant is not simply a smaller version of adult surgery. The child’s size, physiology, and developmental demands a special, multidisciplinary approach. The causes of liver failure in children and adults are very different. Biliary atresia, metabolic … Read more
Congratulations on making it through your liver transplant surgery. That was the hardest part—right?Not always. Many people survive the procedure but struggle deeply afterward, emotionally, mentally, and physically. This is exactly why I offer liver transplant recovery support that goes beyond the discharge file. I’m Dr. Tanuja, a liver transplant anesthesia and critical care expert … Read more
