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Did You Know? How is newborn jaundice treated...

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 How is newborn jaundice treated? Mild jaundice will usually resolve on its own as a baby's liver begins to mature. Get more details about Neonatal Jaundice Symptoms Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes — the main symptom of infant jaundice — normally occurs between the second and fourth day after birth. To search for infant jaundice, press softly on your baby's forehead or nose. If the skin looks yellow where you squeezed, it's possible your baby has mild jaundice. If your baby doesn't have jaundice, the skin color should simply look slightly lighter than its normal color for a moment. Examine your baby in good lighting conditions, preferably in natural daylight. When to see a doctor Most hospitals have a policy of examining babies for jaundice before discharge Your baby's skin becomes more yellow The skin on your baby's abdomen, arms or legs looks yellow The whites of your baby's eyes look yellow Your baby seems listless or sick or is difficult...

Are you at Risk for NAFLD?

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  Are you at Risk for  Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? Fatty liver disease is a common condition caused by having too much fat build-up in your liver.  A healthy liver contains a small amount of fat. It becomes a problem when fat reaches 5% to 10% of your liver’s weight. NAFLD is extra fat built up in liver cells that are not caused by alcohol NAFLD can lead to NASH, Cirrhosis, OR Liver cancer if  left untreated You are at Risk? If you have high cholesterol or high triglycerides.If you have poor eating habits or an unbalanced diet. If you overweight or obese. If you have diabetes. If you have rapid weight loss. If you have any signs or symptoms Consult Dr. Sachin Palnitkar he is one of the best  Gastroenterologist & Liver specialists in Pune . He has more than the experience of 18 years. He is a skilled doctor in his field of specialization. Dr.Sachin Palnitkar has been awarded Gold Medal in MD Medicine – MUHS. He worked at Armed Forces (Army Medi...

Consequences of Alcohol Drinking on GI Health of Women

  Women are known to have a greater risk as related than men due to drinking alcohol. According to various studies women after drinking gain a higher concentration of alcohol in the blood and become more debilitated as compared to men when both are taking an equivalent concentration of alcohol. Women after drinking are extra sensitive than men for organ injuries and other traumas. It is also seen that women who are prone to alcohol have higher death rates than men because of some incidents like suicide, accidents, or other health troubles. The greater risks of drinking may be due to gender varieties such as differences in brain chemistry or metabolism. Why do women like drinking alcohol? Women of different cultures love drinking alcohol because of several reasons: For relaxing For gaining confidence in a social situation For gaining sleep For relieving stress and tension Many women drink responsibly keeping in mind all the harmful effects. But alcohol usage poses unique risks among...

India Diet Plan (Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease)

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  (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) It remains established without any doubt that diet is central to maintaining the well-being of the human body. A healthy and nutritious diet is one that has the right proportion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats (the macronutrients), and vitamins and minerals (the micronutrients). Just as an unhealthy and imbalanced diet can lead to the development of a fatty liver, giving up on unhealthy dietary habits can help reverse the condition, experts believe. BREAKFAST (7am – 9am) 2 egg whites omelet with lots of colorful capsicum. (or) Daliya pulav with lots of carrots and capsicum (1cup /or) Poha/Upma with vegetables.(1cup / or) Vegetable and oats cutlets with carrots and peas. (2 nos. / or) Multigrain Idlis (0ats/Ragi/Jowar/Rice) (2nos. / with) Milk/Buttermilk/Rasam. (1cup) MIDMORNING (10am – 11am) Fruit (100-150 gms) (any red / yellow / green fruit). (1 no., with) (4 hales) LUNCH (12:30pm – 1:30 pm) Salad (diced carrots, green capsicum, red...

Pancreas-Kidney Transplant Gives New Life to Diabetic

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  A team of doctors successfully performed a combined pancreas-kidney transplant on a 36-year old diabetic man eat a city hospital on June 15 after the family members of a brain-dead teenager consented to donate his vital organs. The 11-hour long complex surgery was carried out at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital (DMH), which was also the first health center in the state to carry out such a transplant in November 2016 The donor, a 19-year-old boy was riding pillion on his father’s two-wheeler when the vehicle was involved in a head-on collision with a state transport bus on June 9. While the teenager’s father died on the spot, the boy suffered grievous head injuries and was later declared brain dead. On June 14, the family members of the boy agreed to donate his vital organs. The recipient suffered from type 1 diabetes since childhood and his condition further deteriorated after he developed kidney failure a couple of years ago. “After the transplant, the patient is recovering well an...

Disbalancing Your Digestive System..

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  Gastroenterology is one of the major specialties in the medical sciences. Gastroenterology is one of the major specialties in the medical sciences which focuses on the health of the digestive system or the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Similarly, a  gastroenterologist   is a professional who are specialized in treating a wide range of diseases like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hepatitis C, etc. Here, most perform the  endoscopic  method in which they involve the use of specialized instruments to view the GI tract thus, helping in properly diagnosing the treatment. Gastrointestinal disorders are of several types such as constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, etc. Their symptoms can be watered down by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, practicing good bowel habits, and submitting to cancer screening. These disorders can result in worsening the situation so, it is imperative to consult the best gastroenterologist in Pune.   ...

What is Probiotics ?

  Your digestive system is the home of your microbiome. Your microbiome is a collection of microorganisms that offers many health benefits for your neurological, immune, and gastrointestinal systems. Keeping the microbiome in your colon and other parts of your digestive system healthful is an important responsibility that is greatly influenced by what you eat and drink. One thing in particular that can enhance your digestive fitness and the good bacteria in your body is probiotics. Benefits of Probiotics Gut flora or microbiota plays a key role in the digestive process. It has also been proven to provide the following health benefits.   Nutrient Synthesis  – Your microbiome’s bacteria can synthesize the nutrients that your body needs, but can’t produce on its own. Vitamins B12 and K are a couple of examples. Immune System Enhancement  – While it’s common for your immune system to use inflammation as a defense mechanism, it can be overwhelming and cause other health p...