An awareness meeting on liver protection was held by Apollo Hospital doctors at a private hotel near Trichy Airport. Apollo Hospital doctors who spoke in this meeting said,
Liver is the largest organ in our body. Eliminates toxins from the body, Digestion, The liver is an organ that performs the most important functions of protecting the immune system. But the recent increase in liver diseases emphasizes the need for immediate attention and treatment.
Severely affected liver disease, Chronic damage can be divided into two main categories. Serious liver damage can occur suddenly. While the chronic effects are obesity, Alcohol addiction, Can be caused by viral infections. These may take months or even years to occur. Although chronic liver damage may take time to manifest, After the damage has occurred, their impact is evident, It can also affect daily life.
Fatigue for those affected, Body, Yellowing of the eyes, Skin itching, Swelling in legs and abdomen, Unexplained weight loss, Easily injured, Dark urine, Symptoms include pale stools. These symptoms appear because the liver has difficulty in removing toxins from the blood. Such symptoms also indicate liver damage, Because they also express the inability to act, Kumaraguruparan, a liver disease and liver transplant specialist at Trichy Apollo Hospital, said that it is very important to consult a doctor and get treatment immediately.
Apollo Hospital Liver Transplantation Tamilnadu President Ilangumaran said; ”Liver transplantation is recommended for people with end-stage liver disease. Depending on the organ donor, there are two types of transplantation. Organ of the deceased Liver is obtained in two ways: (cadaveric) or from a living person. How urgent is the need for replacement therapy?, Is the donor willing?? and depending on the patient’s other circumstances You can choose which treatment method to follow” said.
”Liver, Pancreas, Pitdhanal awareness programs were started a year and a half ago. So far, 10 patients, including 2 children, have undergone successful liver surgery and are in good health, according to Gastroenterologist at Apollo Hospitals., Liver transplant specialist Vijay Ganesan said.
Earlier, Trichy Apollo Hospital Additional Vice President, Section President Jayaraman welcomed everyone. Shivam, Medical Administrative Officer thanked.
