The concept of donating an organ is still foreign to many in India because of the lack of awareness amongst the masses. Many are not even aware that they can donate a portion of their liver. Therefore, when asked to…
Considering the number of functions the liver performs, which is greater than 500, It would not be wrong to say that our survival revolves around the healthy functioning of the liver! Unlike the heart and other major organs, the liver…
Detecting any liver disease poses a challenge as most liver diseases do not show obvious symptoms until the condition has caused severe damage to the liver. Therefore, it is advisable to always take precautions to keep your liver healthy rather…
COVID-19 causes severe fatigue and reduced immunity to the host body it infects. These reduced immunity levels increase the person’s exposure to many other infections & diseases, further aggravating other underlying conditions. When the virus infects people with low immunities,…
Liver diseases are silent killers as they do not show any symptoms at the initial stages. Therefore, it is challenging to detect liver disease and treat it early. We only start noticing symptoms when the disease progresses to an advanced…
The liver is an organ that carries out approximately 500 tasks in your body. Hindrances caused to these tasks of the liver not only causes damage to the liver but also to the body and this results in liver damage…
The human body is a beautiful machine with more complex mechanisms than a high-end car. It comprises several systems that are vital for the sustenance of life. The digestive system is one of the most important ones among these systems.…
Alcohol consumption on a regular basis can affect your overall physical and mental well-being. Long-term consumption of alcohol can affect the liver, heart, cause cancers, and remains a leading cause of death in many parts of the world. The way…
Jaundice is a condition in which the whites of the eye, skin, and mucous membranes turn yellow in color. The coloration occurs due to the buildup of bilirubin. Bilirubin is a byproduct of old red blood cells. When hemoglobin of…
Reddish-brown in colour, the liver occupies the upper right portion of your abdominal cavity. An average liver weighs around three pounds and can handle 13% of your body’s blood supply at any given time. Some liver functions include: However, if…