When hearing about biliary atresia, a condition in children characterized by the blockage or absence of bile flow from the liver, many parents want to understand why this happens and what can be done to help their child. In this…
Hepatitis is a serious medical condition that can affect your liver. Knowing how to protect yourself and manage your condition is the best way to stay healthy. This article will go over the different ways you can get hepatitis, from…
Bad metabolic health is related to an elevated risk of diabetes and heart disease. An individual with correct levels of blood sugar, triglycerides, HDL & LDL cholesterol, and blood pressure is said to have a healthy metabolism. One of the…
Does your child love to eat white bread, pasta, ice cream, fried food and sugar-laden treats regularly? Do they prefer breakfast cereal instead of healthy alternatives? Do you worry that your child chooses to stream their favourite video on TV…
Liver transplantation is a serious procedure, resorted to only when no other means of treatment would help the patient. The liver is a fantastic organ that metabolizes drugs, and toxins, clears ammonia and bilirubin and synthesizes many vital proteins and…
The liver is a vital organ in the human body, and cancer diagnosis in this organ can be life-threatening. Cancers are uncontrollable divisions of the cells in a body that can disrupt and impair the functionality of the infected organs.…
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Diabetes Mellitus are serious health ailments requiring immediate intervention and these diseases are found to exist mutually in many individuals. Time and again, it has been found through studies that NAFLD is more prevalent…
Cirrhosis is a progressive disease where healthy, soft liver tissues are replaced by scar tissues. In young children, the condition is often inherited from their parents. And in adolescents, chronic liver diseases such as Wilson disease or autoimmune hepatitis can…
Liver cysts, medically called Hepatic cysts, are sacs containing fluid that occur on or just inside the liver. They are rarely dangerous & infect only 5 to 10% of people worldwide. Liver cysts can be congenital (present from birth) or…
The liver is an irreplaceable organ in the human body. It aids digestion, fights infections, removes toxic substances, and is responsible for nutrient absorption from food. Unfortunately, liver diseases are often diagnosed late and are found incidentally during general medical…