“Conditions like fatty liver, liver cancer, alcoholic liver disease explained simply.”
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 “My mother’s scan says the liver is cirrhotic.”“There’s fluid in the abdomen—what does it mean?”“Is cirrhosis curable? Can we reverse it?” These are the kinds of messages I receive every week from patients and caregivers. Behind each one is anxiety, confusion—and often, a race against time. Cirrhosis of the liver is a chronic and … Read more
He had already survived one transplant.But this time, the odds were stacked higher. Sadam — a man with polycystic kidney disease, diabetes, and hypertension — had a kidney transplant years ago. Later, Hepatitis C led to liver failure. He arrived in ICU with ACLF: unconscious, with multi-organ failure. His son Arif stood by him. A … 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
Liver cancer, especially hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is the sixth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related death globally. This article explores why liver transplant is a powerful option for treating liver cancer, with updated guidelines and recent research from AASLD, EASL, Liver Transplantation and PubMed. Understanding Liver Cancer Types and Treatment … Read more
“He came to us in complete organ failure — liver, kidneys, all shutting down. We stabilized him, gave him hope… but no one in the family came forward. Behind closed doors, they had already given up on him. Weeks later, we heard he passed away, waiting. Alcoholic Liver Disease had taken another life — not … Read more
I was on a solo trek through the stunning Tarsar Marsar trail in Kashmir — the kind of journey that makes you feel alive again. That’s where I met Mayank — fit, cheerful, and in his 30s. Over cups of chai by the lakeside, our conversation took an unexpected turn. “Tanuja, my ultrasound says I … Read more
