When people picture vital organs in the body, the first names that pop into the mind are often the heart, the brain, or even the skin. What about the liver, though? It’s truly one of the unsung heroes of our…
The liver performs many essential functions of the body. It is responsible for breaking down waste, producing necessary enzymes, regulating blood levels for amino acids, processing hemoglobin, clearing the blood of poison and alcohol, resisting infections, and so many more.…
LIVER FUNCTION TESTS Liver function tests (LFTs) measure various chemicals in the blood made by the liver. An abnormal result indicates a problem with the liver and may help to identify the cause. Further tests may be needed to clarify…
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF LIVER DISEASE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF LIVER DISEASE The following are the most common symptoms of liver disease Jaundice Dark Urine Itching Lethargy Increasing tiredness Altered sleep pattern Vomiting of Blood Confusion or talking irrelevantly Drowsiness Abdominal distension…
FUNCTIONS OF THE LIVER The liver performs a host of functions (well over 500) but the basic ones are: Production of plasma proteins: Factor 1 and 2: Clotting proteins that are responsible for ensuring that the blood can clot following…
The liver is the largest organ in the body (weighing about1.2 to 1.5kg). It is located on the right side of the abdomen, directly beneath the right lung, and is protected by the lower half of the rib cage. It…
From India’s first Liver Transplant to the biggest Liver Awareness Drive. Liver transplantation for end-stage liver disease has gained acceptance in India over the last 10 years but it was not the case in the 1990s. The first liver transplant…
The muscles in the human body work on a simple principle, if you don’t use them, you lose them. Unless you’re blessed with a powerhouse of metabolism, eating well and staying trim is going to need some effort from your…
With the entire world under the spell of a viral pandemic, people across the social diaspora got a rude wake-up call in terms of personal health. Staying informed on safety measures and healthcare protocols is the need of the hour,…