What are some of the common ailments that Urologists treat
The Urologists provide diagnosis and treatment for diseases of the urinary tract, that include incontinence or loss of bladder control, including urologic cancers, male sexual dysfunction, urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, urinary stone disease, male infertility, impotence or erectile dysfunction and prostate disease, as well as specialist treatments for urinary tract reconstruction, Bladder Cancer, Erectile Dysfunction, Genitourinary Tract Injuries, Kidney Cancer, Peyronie's Disease, Priapism, Testicular Cancer and Urethral Injuries
What is the difference between a Urologist and a Nephrologist
Urologists help diagnose and treat disorders related to the male reproductive system as well as conditions and diseases of the urinary and genital tract in men, women, and children. Nephrologists, on the other hand, help take care of patients with kidney diseases. They are the only specialists trained to provide dialysis for kidney failure treatment. Nephrologists are also part of the kidney transplant teams though they don't operate, they are called as kidney doctors
Why should I come to Aster CMI hospital for treatment of liver problems
Aster CMI Hospital has the best liver specialists and liver transplant surgeons in Bangalore. The ILC centre also treats a wide range of liver problems using the latest technology. The team here is one of the most experienced in Karnataka and has performed the largest number of Liver transplants in the state
Who is a Hepatologist
A hepatologist is a specialist in the branch of medicine called Hepatology, which includes the study of body parts such as the liver, biliary tree, gallbladder and pancreas. A hepatologist manages disorders in these areas
When does one require a liver transplant?
Liver transplantation surgically replaces a failing or diseased liver with one that is normal and healthy. At this time, transplantation is the only cure for liver insufficiency or liver failure because no device or machine may perform all the functions of the liver. People who require liver transplants typically have acute liver failure and chronic liver failure. They have to consult a liver transplant surgeon on priority.
What are the different types of viruses which affect the liver?
The most common types of liver infection are hepatitis viruses, including - Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. Liver specialists will offer the best advice on the different diseases
What are the most common chronic liver diseases?
There are more than 100 different liver diseases. The most common chronic liver diseases are Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Alcoholic Liver Disease (Laennec’s cirrhosis), and Autoimmune diseases (Autoimmune hepatitis, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis)
What are some of the symptoms of liver disease?
The most common symptoms are very non-specific and they include fatigue, loss of weight and muscle mass or excessive tiredness, lack of drive, and occasionally itching. Signs of liver disease that are more prominent are jaundice, or yellowing of the eyes and skin, dark urine, very pale or light coloured stool or bowel movements, bleeding from the GI tract, mental confusion, and retention of fluids in the abdomen or belly. Consult a liver expert and specialist to be sure about your condition
What causes liver disease?
There are many causes, such as drug and alcohol abuse, viruses, hereditary defects, reactions to drugs and chemicals, and hygiene to name a few
What are the indications of liver transplant?
Liver transplantation may be required for the patient suffering from acute & chronic liver failure due to Hepatitis Virus, cholestatic forms of cirrhosis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis), alcoholic cirrhosis and rarely due to metabolic disease
