The Constipation Cure: Symptoms and Solutions for Better Digestive Health

01/09/25 • 22 min

Constipation is a common digestive issue characterized by infrequent, difficult, or painful bowel movements. It can be caused by various factors such as a low-fiber diet, dehydration, lack of physical activity, stress, or certain medications. Symptoms include straining, abdominal discomfort, bloating, and a feeling of incomplete evacuation. Chronic constipation may lead to more serious complications like hemorrhoids.
Join us for an episode of the PACE Hospitals Podcast with Dr. Mysore Sudhir, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at PACE Hospitals, Hyderabad, as he provides an overview of constipation, its symptoms, and management.

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Liver Function Tests: The Crucial Role in Diagnosing Liver Disease

Liver function tests (LFTs) are a set of blood tests used to examine the health and functioning of your liver. These tests measure levels of various enzymes, proteins, and substances that indicate how well your liver works. Standard tests include ALT (alanine aminotransferase), AST (aspartate aminotransferase), ALP (alkaline phosphatase), bilirubin, and albumin.

Elevated levels of ALT and AST can signal liver damage, while high ALP levels may indicate a bile duct obstruction. Bilirubin, a waste product, helps determine if the liver is appropriately processing red blood cells. Abnormal results may suggest liver conditions, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, or liver cancer.

Join the PACE Hospitals Podcast with Dr Govind Verma - Interventional Gastroenterologist, Transplant Hepatologist and Endosonologist at PACE Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad, India, to understand the purpose of liver function tests, their key parameters, the role of bilirubin, and the potential causes of abnormal liver function.

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A Guide to Sarcoma Cancer: Understanding Its Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Sarcoma is a rare cancer that comes from in the bones, muscles, fat, blood vessels, or connective tissues. It makes up approximately 1% of all cancers in adults but is more common in children and young adults. Sarcomas are classified into two main categories: bone sarcomas (affecting bones) and soft tissue sarcomas (affecting muscles, fat, and other tissues).

Sarcoma's fundamental cause is frequently unclear, although environmental exposures, genetic factors, and some inherited disorders can raise the risk. Pain, swelling, and the development of a lump—typically in the belly or limbs—are typical signs.
Join the PACE Hospitals Podcast with Dr. Ramesh Parimi, Senior Consultant Surgical Oncologist at PACE Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad, India, to learn about sarcoma cancer, its early detection, and the importance of timely treatment.