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The Best Friendship Day Gift Ever- He Fought the Odds to Donate His Liver to Her Best Friend

True friends are no less than blood relatives. Prasanna Gopinath proved that, by bringing a new lease of life to his friend. Recently, a man hailing from Chennai gave his friend the most unusual gift one can ever think of – a new lease of life. In a heroic act, Prasanna Gopinath donated a part of his liver to his friend after her organ failed due to cirrhosis. Once the legal procedures and other formalities were through, the surgery was successfully conducted at the Max Super Speciality Hospital in De

Max Team In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Dec 30 , 2025 | 3 min read

Understanding the Types of Hernia: How They Affect the Body

Hernias are far more common than most people realise, yet many people only associate them with a bulge in the abdomen. They can develop in several areas of the body, appear gradually or suddenly, and affect people of different age groups for different reasons. What makes hernias more complicated is that each type behaves differently. Some remain stable for years, while others become painful very quickly. Knowing these differences helps people recognise symptoms early and seek timely care.

Dr. Ajitabh Srivastava In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Dec 15 , 2025 | 7 min read

Fatty Liver To Liver Failure: How It Progresses & When To Act

The liver is one of the body’s most resilient organs, quietly carrying out hundreds of functions that keep you healthy. It filters toxins, regulates nutrients, supports immunity, and keeps your metabolism in balance. Yet this vital organ can slowly become damaged without producing noticeable symptoms. Many people discover changes in their liver only when complications begin to appear. A simple fatty liver may seem harmless at first, but over time, it can trigger a series of changes that lead to serious conditions.

Dr. Ajitabh Srivastava In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Dec 15 , 2025 | 7 min read

Liver Transplant Rejection: Signs, Prevention, and Treatment

A liver transplant is often a life-saving procedure for people with advanced liver disease or failure. However, even after a successful surgery, one of the most important concerns in recovery is liver transplant rejection. This condition occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly recognises the new liver as foreign and begins to attack it.

Dr. Waliullah Siddiqui In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Oncology Gastrointestinal Surgery Robotic Surgery

Dec 04 , 2025 | 6 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 6 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 6 min read

What to Eat in Loose Motion - Do's and Dont's

When you have loose motions, the most effective way to return to full health is by changing your diet. There are many foods which can help you to soothe your stomach, but there are some foods that can irritate your stomach. We'll proceed by listing out some of the things that you should and shouldn't do when you have loose motions.

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Mar 21 , 2018 | 6 min read

How Can Squint be Corrected?

Many people think that squint is a permanent condition and cannot be corrected. But the truth is that eyes can be straightened at any age. Commonly known as “Strabismus”, where the eyes are not aligned in the same direction, this can be present only part of the time, in one or alternating between two eyes. The squinting may turn in (converge), turn out (diverge) or sometimes turn up or down.

Max Team In Ophthalmology Eye Care / Ophthalmology

Nov 13 , 2020 | 6 min read

Essential Post-Liver Transplant Care: Diet, Medication, and Follow-Up

A liver transplant is a life-saving procedure, but the journey doesn’t end once the surgery is complete. Proper post-transplant care is essential to ensure your new liver functions well and remains healthy for years to come. A disciplined lifestyle, medication adherence, and regular medical checkups prevent complications and ensure long-term success.

Dr. Amardeep Yadav In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Aug 27 , 2025 | 4 min read

Hepatitis: Prevention, and Treatment for a Silent Epidemic

Hepatitis, which means inflammation of the liver, remains one of the most under-recognised public health challenges of our time. Millions of people worldwide, including in India, are living with chronic hepatitis B or C without knowing it. By the time they are diagnosed, the disease has often already caused significant liver damage.

Dr. Vipul Gautam In Paediatrics (Ped) Paediatric (Ped) Gastroenterology Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Aug 25 , 2025 | 2 min read

What is cirrhosis?

Cirrhosis is a condition of the liver where the normal and healthy tissues are replaced by scar tissues. This replacement of healthy tissues reduces the functioning of the liver. It is a progressive disease that develops slowly over the years. As an irreversible and severe condition, if cirrhosis is left untreated it can stop the liver function permanently.

Dr. Nivedita Pandey In Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Aug 13 , 2025 | 2 min read

Hepatomegaly (Enlarged Liver): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

The liver is one of the largest and most active organs in the body, responsible for filtering blood, supporting digestion, and processing nutrients. In some cases, the liver can grow beyond its normal size, a condition known as hepatomegaly. This enlargement is not always obvious at first but may slowly lead to discomfort or other signs including discomfort in the upper abdomen. These signs often appear gradually and may be linked to problems such as fat build-up in the liver, heart-related conditions, or even chronic liver damage. Since the causes can differ widely, it often leaves people confused or unsure about what to expect next. This blog helps make sense of the condition including its causes, symptoms, and treatment. But first, let’s have a closer look at what an enlarged liver actually means.

Dr. K R Vasudevan In Liver Transplant and Biliary Sciences

Jul 10 , 2025 | 13 min read

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