Do you know? About 6,00000 People Dies From Liver Cancer in Every Year

Liver cancer is an uncommon type of cancer, constituting to less than 2 % of all cancer cases.  Although there are many types of cancers that affects the liver, only those that originates in the liver cells are considered as liver cancer. The other types are of cancer are those that spreads to the liver from other organs. They are named as metastatic or secondary cancer.

Liver is a significant organ in our body contributing to the breaking down of food and absorption of nutrients with the production of bile. It also helps in cleaning up of toxins, metabolism and the production of blood clotting proteins.
Cancer, irrespective of its form is considered with a lot of fear, given its vicious death rate. However, with proper and early detection and treatment from a qualified and skilled doctor, it is treatable. Dr.NP Kamalesh, who is the best gastrointestinal and laparoscopic surgeon in cochin has a proven track record in identifying and treatment of wide range of gastrointestinal disorders, including liver cancer.

Symptoms of Liver Cancer
Liver cancer does not usually manifest any symptoms in its initial stages. However some of the symptoms associated with liver cancer are as follows: -

• Loss of appetite
• Unintentional and unexplained weightloss
• Nausea or vomiting
• Pain in the upper abdomen
• Abdominal swelling
• Increased tiredness and fatigue
• Jaundice like discoloration and appearance in eyes and skin
• Chalky, white stools

Causes of Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is known to develop when the liver cells undergo changes in their DNA. This causes them to multiply uncontrollably leading to tumour formation. Conditions such as chronic HBV or HBC infections, cirrhosis, excessive alcohol consumption and so on are known to increase the risk or probability for liver cancer.

Diagnosis and Treatment
Liver cancer can be diagnosed with the help of blood tests, imaging tests and biopsy tests. These help in detecting abnormalities in liver functions, presence of tumours and also for confirming the presence of cancer cells.
The treatment of liver cancer is mainly dependent on its stage, age and overall health of the patient and other preferences. Surgery is adopted usually in cases where the cancerous growth is small. In cases where the cancer is coupled with other diseases that deteriorate the liver condition, liver transplant is preferred. 

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Severe Stomach Pain?? You May Have Ulcerative Colitis..

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Inflammatory bowel disease is a cluster of disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcerative colitis developed when the lining of large intestine and rectum becomes inflamed. Tiny sores, known as ulcers are developed on the lining of the colon due to this inflammation.

This inflammation starts in the rectum and then spreads upwards. The entire colon can effect by the inflammation.  The ulcers may discharge pus and mucus and sometimes causes bleeding. Ulcerative colitis affects people of all ages but mostly diagnosed in the people aged 15 to 35.  Causes of Ulcerative Colitis includes abnormal immune system, environmental impact etc.

Symptoms

• Stomach pain
• Bloody stools
• Rectal pain
• Increased abdominal sounds
• Diarrhea
• Weight loss
• Fever
• Mal-nutrition or low appetite
• Joint pain
• Sore mouth
• Skin problems

Ulcerative colitis may increases the risk of colon cancer. The longer person has the disease, the higher the risk of cancer. If a person suffered with Ulcerative colitis then regular screening can help to reduce the risk of colon cancer. 

Risk factors of Ulcerative colitis

• Blood infection or sepsis
• Thickening of the intestine wall
• Severe dehydration
• Liver disease
• Rapidly swelling colon 
• Kidney stones
• Intestinal bleeding
• Rupture of colon

Diagnosis

• Stool test
• Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Biopsy
• CT scan

Blood test is highly recommended and useful test for Ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition and its treatment involves drug therapy or surgery. The doctor prescribes medication for reducing swelling and inflammation. Apart that, a person should follow these guidelines to stay fit.

• Drink small portion of the water whole day
• Eating mini meals whole day
• Avoid fatty or oily food
• Permit the intake of high fiber food
• Avoid milk if suffered with lactose intolerance

Dr. N. P. Kamalesh, Laparoscopic Gastro Surgeon in Kochi is a well-known  for the treatment of Ulcerative colitis and other urination infections. The clinic prefers medical therapy over surgery. 

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Lose Your Weight Fast With Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is a group of surgical procedures for those of us who had our heart broken by seeing numerals on the weight machine. Obesity not only hurts our aesthetic sentiments, it invites a horde of other diseases as well. The procedures in bariatric surgery helps in long term weight loss while relieving related disorders like blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis and so on.

Bariatric surgery is done laparoscopically and hence is simpler and painless, when compared to conventional surgeries. The recovery period is shorter as well. They are known to bring about a loss of about 70-90% of excess weight, though the results are not instantaneous.

Bariatric Surgery Procedures

The several types of bariatric surgery are as follows.

• Banded sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass – an add-on to standard procedure for long term result by adding a silicon band which limits food intake
• Sleeve gastrectomy – stomach is vertically stapled to limit food intake capacity.
• Gastric balloon – a deflated balloon is placed in the stomach and then inflated. This makes about two third of the stomach full effectively reducing its food intake capacity.
• Adjustable gastric band – silicon band placed on stomach, dividing it into two parts.

Should I get a bariatric surgery?

Bariatric surgery would be suit your needs of weight loss if you are

• committed to a lifestyle change
• morbidly obese (BMI -32.5 to 37.5)
• free of endocrine or metabolic disorders

In case of women, who have planned for a pregnancy in near future, this surgery is not advisable.

Benefits of Bariatric Surgery

In addition to weight loss, bariatric surgery has the following benefits: -

• Relief from diseases like sleep apnoea, arthritis and so on
• Cholesterol and blood pressure is lowered    
• Blood sugar brought under control
• Regains self-esteem and confidence

Dr. N. P. Kamalesh is one of the eminent Bariatric Surgeon  In Kerala. At PVS Memorial Hospital, he provides long term solutions for weight loss at an affordable cost.

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Ulcers Treatment Kochi

Ulceration which occurs within the duodenum is one of the most common surgical complaints with a wide spectrum of types and severity of presentation.  Many ulcers are usually caused by a bacterial infection or by particular types of painkilling drugs which change the nature and condition of the ulcer.
What causes Duodenal Ulcers?
Helicobacter Pylori Infection: A bacterium found in the stomach has been shown to have a role in the development of duodenal ulcers.
Too much secretion of the stomach acid: This is found in some cases of duodenal ulceration.
Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID): Widely recognized to cause ulceration in very few patients.
Smoking:  It may cause and help the development of duodenal ulcers. Although, Alcohol and Caffeine do not have any effect.

Symptoms of Duodenal Ulcers

• Abdominal pain which is usually in the upper abdomen
• Anemia
• Indigestion
• Vomiting
• Vomiting blood
• Black colored stools
• Collapse and shock
• Sever gastric

Diagnosis and Treatment for Duodenal Ulcers:
Ulcers may be diagnosed in a variety of ways but the most accurate and useful is an OGD.
The vast majority of duodenal ulcers will heal with a maximum of six week course of acid suppression therapy using a proton pump inhibiting drug. The eradication of Helicobacter Pylori can be done with a week long course of two antibiotics in combination. Clearly the treatment should also address other stimulants of ulcer formation, smoking and NSAID use.
However duodenal ulcers that present as an emergency to hospital with either bleeding or perforation do require aggressive treatment.
Bleeding may be controlled at endoscopy but in some cases, it requires surgery when unsuccessful. Perforation is always treated with urgent operation and patch repair of the hole created by the ulcer.

Dr. N.P. Kamalesh is one of the eminent surgeons in Kerala. He has a vast experience and expertise in the field of Gastroenterology. At PVS Memorial Hospital, he provide the best treatment for all types of gastrointestinal problems in a cost effective manner.

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Spot Cancer Early and Save Your Life

A gallbladder is located beneath the liver on the right side of the upper abdomen. The liver secretes a dark green fluid called bile that is stored in the gall bladder.  Bile is important to break down the food components into nutrients which are absorbed by the intestines. 

Gallbladder Cancer is rare cancer that occurs in the tissue lining of the gall bladder. Though the causes for the GB cancer are unknown the risk factors for developing the hectic disease are detailed:

• Porcelain gallbladder: In this condition calcium forms in the gallbladder wall and people with such condition have an increased chance of developing gallbladder cancer.
• Gallstones and inflammation: Patients with the history of gallstones or gallbladder inflammation are prone to Gallbladder cancer.
• Abnormal bile ducts: People who have congenital abnormalities of the bile ducts
• Smoking: People who smoke frequent cigarettes
• Obesity: Obesity increases the risk
• Polyps: Presence of benign tumors in the gall bladder

Gall bladder cancer symptoms:

• Fever with shivering and chills
• Nausea and vomiting
• Loss of appetite and weight loss
• Pain in the upper abdomen
• Jaundice
• Lump in the abdomen
• Stomach bloating

How is Gall bladder cancer diagnosed?
 

Physical Examination: Through physical testing, physician can trace the abdominal lump
Blood Tests: Anemia, albumin levels are detected
Ultrasound: It helps to analyze the gall bladder status; any suspected mass within the organ
CT scan
 

Gall bladder cancer treatment:
 

Treatment depends on the stage of the disease, patient age, health and the time of diagnosis.
 

Surgery: Surgery is generally recommended in the early stage of gallbladder cancer. Removal of the gall bladder and the adjacent tissues, lymph node saves the patient from fatal. Sometimes liver surgery will be accompanied with gall bladder removal depends on the stage.
 

Surgical biliary bypass: During the surgery, if difficulty has been faced to remove the tumor entirely, then the surgeon will perform a bypass to relieve jaundice.
 

Endoscopy and Stent placement: This endoscopic procedure helps to drain the bile from the intestines. This will be performed at the end stage of cancer. With the help of endoscopy, a metallic expandable stent is placed into the bile duct.

Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy: These therapies are usually administered after the surgery.
 

PVS Memorial Hospital, Cochin offers excellent treatments for all Gastrointestinal Problems particularly Gallbladder cancer patients are well diagnosed and treated successfully.

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Liver Cancer Treatment in Kochi

The liver is one of the major organs of the body situated in the abdomen just beneath the ribs. It is responsible for production of bile which helps to break down the food particles into nutrients suitable for absorption. It is responsible for the conversion of absorbed nutrients into different forms of energy. It is also responsible for production hormones and other vital proteins which are essential for human body. Apart from these, it is responsible for metabolism control and production of required proteins necessary for blood clotting.

The liver is primarily affected by cancer which may arise in the liver or in other parts of the body which may spread to the liver. Most of the times liver cancer is metastatic which means the liver is affected by cancer caused in other body parts. Liver Cancer does not mean tumors formed in different parts of the liver. As the liver is made up of different types of cells, most of the tumors formed in the liver are benign. These types of tumors include cysts, fibroma, hemangioma, hepatic adenoma and focal nodular hyperplasia. All these tumors are easily curable by ultrasound and surgical treatments. Serious liver cancers include HCC (hepatocellular carcinoma) and cholangiocarcinoma. 

Symptoms of Liver Cancer 

It is difficult to detect liver cancer at an early stage as most of the liver cancers will not show symptoms at an early stage. As the tumor grows, following symptoms are visible in people:

• Abdomen swelling
• Weight lossLoss of appetite
• The color change of eyes and skin to yellow.
• Feeling pain on the right side of the abdomen.
• Weakness.

How to Detect Liver Cancer?

Liver cancer can be detected by proper diagnosis. One can detect liver cancer by undergoing a blood test, which detects abnormalities in the functioning of the liver. An imaging test is another best way to detect liver cancer. Imaging tests include MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and CT (computerized tomography) and ultrasound test. Another major test which can diagnose liver cancer is  biopsy. By undergoing liver biopsy test, one can detect liver cancer.

Treatments for Liver Cancer

Based on the age and severity of the disease, different types of treatments are offered to cure liver cancer. If the tumor is in an early stage, it can be removed by surgery. If the liver is adversely affected by cancer then liver transplantation is a suggestible treatment to cure liver cancer. Ablation therapy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy are some other treatments adopted based on the severity of the disease.

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Know About Cancer and Get Better Treatment

Other than destroying the physical health of a person, fear factor associated with cancer affects the mental condition of a person also. Pancreatic Cancer is categorized as dangerous by medical science. 

Pancreas is an organ in the abdominal cavity behind the stomach. This is associated with the production of hormones like insulin, somatostatin, and glucagon etc. Pancreatic cancer is characterized by the abnormal growth of cancerous cells in the organ which  spreads rapidly and damages surrounding organs too. This is difficult to diagnose at the early stage and factors like genetics, heavy smoking, age, eating highly processed food items, obesity, and chronic pancreatitis  acts as a catalyst in its swift growth.  

Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer are:

• Lack of appetite
• Jaundice
• Feeling of vomiting
• Fever
• Chills
• Intermittent pain in upper abdomen
• Weakness

Diagnosis and treatment:

It is very difficult to detect pancreatic cancer in its beginning. In most of the cases, people tend to consult doctors when symptoms will be visible. Blood test, Imaging tests, Endoscopic Ultrasound and Biopsy are the usual tests done to ascertain the presence of pancreatic cancer. The treatment procedure include:

Whipple’s procedure : This procedure is done when cancer affects the head of the pancreas. In the last stages, it may affect adjacent blood vessels too, in that case,  it is removed and reconstructed.

Distal pancreatectomy : This procedure is done to cure cancer in the body and tail of the pancreas.

Stent Placement of Surgical Bypass: In the situations like, the patient is aged, surgery may lead to his death. In that case doctor will place a stent or metallic tube to reduce jaundice or vomiting .

Chemotherapy: In this, a  single drug or a combination of drugs will be given orally or through injection to eliminate the cancer cells. It can be given before or after the surgery.

Radiation : It uses, high-intensity X-rays to burn out the cancer cells. It is given externally after the surgery according to the stage of the tumor.

PVM Hospital offers best Pancreatic Cancer Treatment in Cochin. The doctors and other staff ensure best possible treatment with the help of latest technology to patients.

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