Rising liver disease cases resulting in a health crisis

Metro India News | Hyderabad

This year’s theme of  World Liver Day observed on April 19, “Solid Habits – Safe Liver” calls for the adoption of healthy lifestyle practices. In this context, doctors at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar, created awareness about liver health and emphasized the importance of preventive care. On this occasion, with the message “Love Your Liver Live Healthy!”, a special liver check-up package has been introduced to promote awareness among the public. 

The package includes essential tests such as Hepatitis B and C screening, HbA1c, Liver Function Test (LFT), thyroid profile, lipid profile, ultrasound abdomen (USG), along with consultations by a gastroenterologist and a dietitian. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. A.V. Krishna Chaitanya, Senior Consultant and Liver Transplant Specialist at Kamineni Hospitals explained that when liver diseases progress to advanced stages, complications like fluid accumulation in abdomen, internal bleeding and liver cancer may arise, yet effective treatments are available, including medications, endoscopic procedures, ICU care and liver transplantation. 

Dr. Tejaswini Tumma, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Therapeutic Endoscopist, emphasized that identifying these signs at an early stage is crucial. Timely diagnostic tests such as blood investigations, ultrasound and FibroScan can help detect liver problems early, she opined.