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By Dr Maran Gallstone, Gastro

Do you have weight loss after gallbladder removal?

Surgical removal of gallbladder also called Cholecystectomy is a common surgical procedure performed when gallbladder has gallstones in them. If the gallstones have started giving ongoing episodes of pain and has furthered to cause inflammation which can proceed to become infection, Cholecystectomy is recommended immediately. Weight loss after gallbladder removal is common. Like any other surgery there will be minimal weight loss and this will be temporary only. What to do if there is such a weight loss?

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By Dr Maran Obesity, Obesity treatment , , , ,

Tips to tackle Weight Gain after Menopause

It is common knowledge that people gain weight as they age. Weight gain after puberty, pregnancy, and menopause for women and weight gain for aging men is a common phenomenon. Changes caused by hormones, decreased muscle mass, and fewer exercises are all contributing factors to eventual weight gain.

Women as they age, especially after menopause, are more likely to have fat deposited in their abdominal region. These fatty deposits in the abdominal region are known as metabolically active or visceral fat. Visceral fat is quite dangerous and can increase your risk of getting hypertension, high blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Although the weight gain after menopause is inevitable, you can reverse its course by making some diet and lifestyle changes. Here are a few tips that can help you tackle weight gain after menopause.

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By Dr Maran Diet, Food, Piles , ,

7 Foods to eat if you have Piles

The Piles is a condition that causes pain, irritation, and discomfort while passing stools. It is caused due to inflammation of the blood vessels around the anal region. A few of the main reasons that cause piles are chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea, weight lifting, obesity and sometimes pregnancy.

Internal piles mostly cannot be seen and felt as it occurs in the anal canal. The internal piles protrude out of the anal canal as the disease progresses. One of the differentiating symptoms of internal piles is bloody stools. This happens if the constipation is chronic. External piles are when the swelling is present externally outside the anus. Here is an account of 7 types of foods to eat if you have piles.

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By Dr Maran Gallstone , , , , ,

பித்தப்பையை தாக்கும் பிற 6 நோய்கள்

பித்தப்பையில் கற்கள் எப்படி உருவாகின்றன என்று நமக்கெல்லாம் தெரியும். ஆனால் பித்தப்பையில் கற்கள் மட்டுமன்றி அதனை வேறு பல நோய்களும் தாக்கலாம். இதில் சில நோய்கள் உயிருக்கு அச்சுறுத்தல் ஆனவை. சில நோய்களை குணப்படுத்த இயலும் ஆனால் சில நோய்களை குணப்படுத்த இயலாது. அப்படி பித்தப்பையை தாக்கும் சில நோய்களை இங்கே பார்ப்போம்.

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By Dr Maran Exercises

6 tips to maintain Healthy Body Weight

Obesity is defined as excess body fat in a person. There are several factors that contribute to being obese. Some of the main factors include a diet rich in sugar and junk food, sedentary lifestyle, genetic factors, hormonal factors in some cases, etc. Dieting isn’t the solution to tackle obesity. Dieting only creates temporary eating patterns that provide the most temporary results. Most people who diet tend to regain their weight once they return to their old eating habits. Successful weight loss is achieved only when the old unhealthy habits are replaced with new healthy habits. Here are 5 tips to maintain a healthy body weight.

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By Dr Maran Dr Maran, Food, Gastro ,

6 Tips to Maintain a Healthy Colon

The colon, which is more commonly known as the large intestine is an integral part of the digestive system. After the food that we eat is broken down, the nutrients from the food are absorbed by the small intestine. The colon then absorbs the remaining water, bile, and other digestive juices from the liquid stool. The bacteria in the colon break down the remaining food materials and can produce certain vitamins which are also absorbed by the body. A healthy colon may help to prevent certain diseases like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), diverticulosis, and colon cancer from happening. Here are some tips to maintain a healthy colon.

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By Dr Maran Bariatric surgery , ,

Why weight-loss apps can be Misguiding you!

Tracking and monitoring weight loss have become easier than ever with a wide variety of weight loss apps found online. Exercise and diet can be monitored and using a specialized tracker or your smartphone just at the press of a button.

While there are over dozens of weight loss apps and digital exercise trackers, are they all reliable? Is the convenience of losing weight through these weight loss apps too good to be true?

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By Dr Maran Piles , ,

Tips to avoid Piles flare up this Summer

Piles or hemorrhoids are the swellings of the blood vessels around the anal area. Piles develop due to increased pressure that is applied to the blood vessels due to reasons like constipation, straining too much during bowel moments, sitting too long or other reasons. Piles can aggravate or ‘flare up’ due to several reasons and this flaring up is found to be higher during summer months. Here are some tips to avoid pile flare-ups this summer.

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By Dr Maran Uncategorized

How good is Bariatric Surgery for Thyroid problems?

Bariatric surgery is a type of surgery that helps severely and very severely obese individuals to lose weight. Bariatric surgery comprises of different surgical procedures like gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, mini gastric bypass, etc. Many studies point to the fact that Bariatric surgery greatly reduces comorbid conditions. One comorbid condition that has been reported due to severe obesity is hypothyroidism or thyroid function being affected. Does bariatric surgery affect thyroid functions in a positive way? Let us find out.

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By Dr Maran Piles , ,

Piles or Colon Cancer? Does Piles cause Colon Cancer

Piles or Haemorrhoids are inflamed or bulged blood vessels in the anus region. Their appearance resembles a bag of worms. These blood vessels get bulged or inflamed due to the increased pressure on them caused due to numerous reasons like constipation, bad food habits, sedentary lifestyle, etc. One of the most common symptoms of piles is rectal bleeding. Another disease that is associated with rectal bleeding is colon cancer. Since both these diseases are characterized by rectal bleeding, many people only think of piles and never see the angle of Colon Cancer.

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