Manipal Hospital Delhi reaches out to public to raise awareness on Liver Health
Apr 19, 2023
New Delhi [India], April 19 (ANI/PRNewswire): The liver is an essential organ responsible for processing and filtering toxins, producing bile, and storing nutrients. However, excessive alcohol consumption can cause serious damage to the liver, leading to conditions such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, and fatty liver disease. In light of this, healthcare experts at HCMCT Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka are urging people to be aware of safe alcohol consumption limits and to take steps to protect their liver.
Dr. (Col). Avnish Seth, Head - Medical Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Manipal Organ Sharing & Transplant, HCMCT Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka stated, "The liver is one of the most important organs in the body, responsible for processing and filtering toxins, producing bile, and storing nutrients. Unfortunately, excessive alcohol consumption can cause serious damage to the liver, leading to conditions such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, and fatty liver disease. We spoke to people about liver health and found that many of them are aware of its importance, but struggle to take care of their liver due to their lifestyle."
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism suggests that men should not consume more than 14 standard drinks per week and women should not consume more than 7 standard drinks per week. It is also advised to have at least 2 alcohol-free days per week to allow the liver time to recover. However, recent studies show that no amount of alcohol is considered safe for liver health.
Emphasising the importance of liver health, Dr. Sarthak Malik, Consultant Gastroenterologist, HCMCT Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka said, "Liver health is very important. We have seen patients coming with liver disease in the form of fatty liver disease and alcoholic liver disease. It is important that one should keep their diabetes in control to control the fatty liver, and they should also get themselves checked for hepatitis B and C and if found negative, please get vaccinated for hepatitis B."
The liver is the largest internal organ in the body, responsible for filtering blood, producing bile for fat digestion, regulating blood sugar, and producing blood-clotting proteins. It is also the only organ capable of regenerating itself. Care must be taken to avoid harmful substances and alcohol, and healthcare providers should be consulted before taking new medications or supplements to maintain liver health.
As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 5 million patients annually. Its focus is to develop an affordable, high quality healthcare framework through its multispecialty and tertiary care delivery spectrum and further extend it to out of hospital care. With the completion of acquisition of 100% shareholding in Columbia Asia Hospitals Private Limited and Vikram Hospital (Bengaluru) Private Limited, the integrated network today has a Pan-India footprint of 29 hospitals across 16 cities with 8;300+ beds, and a talented pool of 4,000 doctors and an employee strength of over 12,000.
Manipal Hospitals provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is NABH, AAHRPP accredited and most of the hospitals in its network are NABL, ER, Blood Bank accredited and recognized for Nursing Excellence. Manipal Hospitals has also been recognized as the most respected and patient recommended hospital in India through various consumer surveys.
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