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Feb-17-2014
Fatty food is dangerous for liver same as wine.
Dr. Hitesh Chavda
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Sept-26-2013
Technological advancement improves chances of curing gall bladder cancer patients thereby.
Dr. Hitesh Chavda
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Sept-23-2013

If gallbladder stone is big, Risk of gall bladder cancer rises six times : Dr. Hitesh Chavda.
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Liver update 2013
Cancer probability in gallbladder with stone.
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Liver update 2012
Conference held for the treatment of Liver Cancer Patient.
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Liver update 2011
Liver update 2011 third conference.
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Nov-06-2011
Interview on "Organ Donation" has been published.
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Oct-03-2011
After fast, sadbhavna organ donation gives life to three.
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July-28-2010
City docs perform risky surgery on 82-yr-old.
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July-28-2010
Successful Surgery of Liver Cancer.
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Sept-20-2010
25% liver ailment from liquor in dry Gujarat.
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Sept-20-2010
Even 50% of liver can be Donated.
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Sept-20-2010
Booze a bane in dry Gujarat - Alcohol biggest contributor to liver failure.
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What is hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver that is caused by the hepatitis B virus, or HBV.
Most hepatitis B infections are short-term, or acute, and do not cause lasting health problems. In 5% of adult cases, however, hepatitis B becomes a long-term (chronic) condition. Chronic hepatitis B can lead to more serious liver diseases, including cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer. 15 to 25% of chronically infected persons will die from chronic liver disease.
Hepatitis B can be transmitted from a mother to her child during birth. Infants and children are much more likely than adults to develop chronic infection. 90 percent of children infected at birth develop chronic infection. 30 percent of children infected at age 1-5 years develop chronic infection.
A very small percent of people with acute hepatitis B may develop acute liver failure, a life-threatening condition that demands immediate medical attention.
 
 
What are the symptoms of hepatitis B?
Many people with acute hepatitis B, and most people with chronic hepatitis B, have no symptoms. When symptoms do occur they are often mild and may include fatigue, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, headache, muscle soreness, pain near the liver and jaundice (a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes).
Children are less likely than adults to exhibit symptoms of hepatitis B.
Because hepatitis B may produce no symptoms, many infected people do not know that they are infected.
 
 
What causes hepatitis B?
The hepatitis B virus passes from one person to another through body fluids, such as blood, semen and vaginal secretions. The hepatitis B virus can be spread from a mother to her child during birth. Other common causes of transmission include:
  • Sexual contact
  • Sharing needles among intravenous drug users
  • Sharing razors, toothbrushes or nail clippers
  • Being exposed to wounds, blood, or secretions from infected persons
 
 
How is hepatitis B diagnosed?
Hepatitis B is diagnosed with a blood test. The test may include several markers of HBV infection that show whether you a) are immune to hepatitis B (protected), b) have never been exposed to hepatitis B, or c) are infected with hepatitis B. If the results are not conclusive, your doctor may choose to conduct additional tests.
The hepatitis B blood test is not included in routine blood tests. If you are at risk for hepatitis B, or if you are concerned about hepatitis B, don’t hesitate to talk to your doctor about testing and vaccination.
Some people learn they have the disease or have had it in the past when they volunteer to donate blood. All blood donation centers test for current and past hepatitis B infections and reject anyone who was ever infected.
 
 
How is hepatitis B treated?
Medicines are not used to treat acute hepatitis B because the disease usually goes away on its own.
If you have been diagnosed with acute hepatitis B you must see your doctor for follow-up blood tests to make sure your body clears the virus. After the virus has been cleared from your body, you will be protected for life and will never get hepatitis B again.
If you have acute hepatitis B, you should reduce the pace of your daily activities to match any loss of energy. A balanced diet with plenty of fluids is also helpful. Your liver’s ability to break down drugs is weakened while you have hepatitis B and alcohol can cause further damage to your liver. Therefore you should not take any drug or herbal supplement unless approved by your doctor, and avoid alcohol.
Some people with chronic hepatitis B may need antiviral medications to suppress the virus and prevent further damage to their liver. If you have chronic hepatitis B, you should see a doctor even if you have no symptoms. Your doctor will order blood tests to check if you have high or low levels of the virus and if you have mild or severe liver damage, which will help determine if you should take antiviral medications. FDA-approved treatments for hepatitis B include interferon alfa-2b and peginterferon alfa-2a which are given as injections, and lamivudine, adefovir dipivoxil, and entecavir which are given as pills.
Everyone with chronic hepatitis B should see a doctor and have blood tests regularly to monitor the level of the virus and severity of liver damage. Your doctor may also order tests to see if you have early-stage liver cancer.
 
 
If I have chronic hepatitis B, what can I do to help keep myself and others healthy?
It is recommended that anyone with hepatitis B should tell their doctors and dentist. You should also:
  • Be under the care of a doctor who specializes in the liver.
  • Stay on any prescribed medications and keep all your medical appointments.
  • Get the hepatitis A vaccination to protect yourself from another liver infection.
  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating nutritious meals, getting exercise, resting when you feel tired and avoiding alcohol and illegal drugs.
  • Use only drugs and supplements that your doctor has approved.
  • Take precautions to avoid spreading the disease through the exchange of body fluids with sexual partners.
  • Avoid spreading your blood to others. Don’t share razors, toothbrushes or nail clippers.
 
 
Who is at risk for hepatitis B?
Anyone who is exposed to the blood or body fluids of an infected person is at risk of getting hepatitis B
You may also be at risk of getting hepatitis B if you:
  • Are exposed to blood or bodily secretions on the job, as a first aid or emergency worker, firefighter, mortician, embalmer, police officer or health care worker
  • Have unprotected sex with an infected person or have more than one sexual partner
  • Inject illicit drugs
  • Have hemophilia
  • Work or are a patient in a health care or long-term care facility
  • Work or are incarcerated in a prison
  • Get a tattoo in unsterile conditions
  • Are a hemodialysis patient
 
 
What is the best way to prevent hepatitis B?
Vaccination is the best way to prevent hepatitis B because it gives you long term immunity. The hepatitis B vaccine is given in three doses. The first two doses are given a month apart; the final dose is given about six months later. Vaccination is recommended for:
  • All newborns, infants, children and teenagers
  • Health care and emergency workers
  • Hemodialysis patients
  • Patients with chronic liver disease
  • Military personnel
  • People with multiple sexual partners
  • Men who have sex with men
  • Injection drug users
  • Sexual partners and household members of people with hepatitis B