Dr. Akhil Deshmukh, Consultant – Hepatology and Liver Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru The liver is among the most underrated but busiest organs in your body. It’s a built-in detox system that removes toxins, metabolizes food and synthesizes vital proteins that sustain life. Although the liver has a special capacity for healing and regenerating itself, […]
With sudden shifts in weather cool mornings giving way to scorching afternoons doctors across the city are witnessing a rise in urinary tract infection (UTI) cases. The primary culprit is Dehydration. Doctors are seeing around 50 cases a week and 20% increase over recent weeks. Explaining the cause behind the spike, she said: “UTIs can […]
In recent months, Bengaluru has observed a notable increase in cases of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections, commonly referred to as “walking pneumonia.” This trend has raised concerns among doctors and the public. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a bacterial strain implicated in respiratory infections, which mainly attack the lungs. Contrary to typical pneumonia, which can have severe life-threatening […]