Liver Transplant for Living Long Life!

The human body is like a super computer created by God himself. The whole human body is still a mystery to the most renowned doctors. Our complicated body is made up of so many muscles and bones and organs also. When all these go hand in hand our body functions like anything. Such a big body can not tolerate even a pierce of a needle hence sometimes it breaks down badly. Digestion is a vital system of our body as it directly involves with our intake of food.


Liver looms large in the digestive system which weighs about 1.36kg.It is seen or felt on the right side of the abdomen just below diaphragm. The main functionality of liver is to digest the food and sending it to the different parts of the body. Other functions of liver are, breaking down fats, turning glucose into glycogen and also producing urea. It acts as a store house for vitamin A, D, and K also known for producing cholesterol. So Liver has got lions share in the importance of our body.

The most alarming about this organ is it is very unpredictable. Nobody knows when it goes out of track. When liver stops functioning due to any sort of damage, it causes serious problem, the treatment also won’t help sometimes. As we have been seeing, liver treatments hardly are successful to put us back on track. Only way is to go for Dialysis, when it gets severe.

Nowadays there is a hope for the person who is suffering from liver ailments. Statistics show that one million people suffer from liver failure around the world. Every year many of succumb to death as they can not get timely treatment. In the US itself 1700 people die as they can not get the liver donors on time. This has become the major concern in the medical society especially when they treat liver failure patient.

Liver transplant depends on the availability of the donor. There are innumerable precautions to betaken before the treatment starts. The liver transplant is a complicated surgery hence a highly skilled surgeon is needed to do this. Donor cannot just donate his liver; it has to qualify medically before the donation. Any way Liver donor will be given huge sum of money.

According to medical fraternity donors are preferable from the family within, some how this is not a hard and fast rule. It may vary also. And the donor should be above 18 and below 50 years. The donor also has to undergo various tests. Once he is through then only the transplant takes place. The donor and the patient have to fall in the same category.

The sizes of liver should match perfectly. The donor must be healthy and his liver also should be in great condition .He should not have any infectious diseases. The donor should under go tests like ECG, X-ray, CT Scan and lastly liver biopsy even! It is a tough procedure but saving somebody’s life.

There are so many patients from the west flocking to India for the liver plant transplantation. Highly skilled medical doctors, wonderful infrastructure, and excellent ambience make the patients happy. There are many hospitals in Ahmedabad also for offering this medical assistance. Happy liver transplant for those who are in need!

By Geeta Rao

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Medical Miracle-Knee Replacement

Somewhere I read ‘Even the person who is on the deathbed would not like to die.’ How true it is! Life is so precious. Every person likes to stand on his own feet, walk by himself without any pain. Here medical science plays miracle. Nowadays knee replacement surgery has become the most common phenomena.


As we age our joints demand strong medical attentions. Knee replacement is one of them, very much in demand. Knee will be replaced by a synthetic implant reducing the severe pain. Different implant designs are available, but the Drs will decide which one the patient needs the most. Each one of them offers stable movement after the implant.

Main benefits of these implants are 1) no pain 2) improved and stable movement. This has been a medical gift for the better life of human beings. And the whole process has high rate of success. Firstly you need to make up your mind believing in medical science Knee replacement will surely bring back your lost smile on the face! The knee joint basically consists of three bones, the femur, the tibia, and the patella. All these are equally important for the movement.

Degeneration of the joint can occur as a result of trauma or from wear and tear over time. Whatever the cause of the degeneration, it ultimately means that the patient’s knee will wear down to the point that it causes substantial pain and limits meaningful motion.

This joint is worn out over the time gradually. Whatever may be the reason the patient will have unbearable pain at the knee joint. Flat metal plate and stem will be implanted in the tibial bone while replacing the lower part of the knee joint.

Sometimes patients may need specialized implant because of their knee size. Such knees are made to order and fixed by surgeons. Customization is most welcome here.

Knee replacement could be done with cement or without cement. It entirely depends on the patient and the surgeon. Mostly they are done with cement. After this, the patient gets back all his movements.

If a patient has pain in only one knee then there is a medical process called partial knee surfacing. Surgeons target the damaged portion and isolate it. They also resurface without damaging healthy tissues or bone. Here sometimes surgeons need the help of robotics.

As medical science has advanced so much, Orthopedic surgeons prefer computer based robotic surgery to reach more than excellencies and accuracy!3-D surely gives greater visibility. Isn’t it wonderful synthesis of medicine and technology?

Categories of Knee Replacement

There are four basic types of knee replacement categories:

- Non-constrained

- Semi-constrained

- Constrained or hinged

- Unicondylar

This knee replacement process may take at least two hours. You may require 15 days in the hospital. Post operation care is much concerned fact

Medical Tourism

Many patients need immediate treatment for their knees throughout the world. But expenses become a big question mark. They have to cross this hurdle. Or they can easily opt for India, Bankok, Malaysia and many other eastern countries. Patients get excellent treatment, no language barrier, and post operational care in a very cordial way. Usually such knee replacement will last for fifteen to twenty years.

Author:-

Geeta Rao

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What is hip joint?

The hip joint is a ball consisting of two bones and they are the head of the femur and the socket. Our body is such a wonderful machine created with extraordinary craftsmanship. These bones have head at the joint having cavity inside. This is very useful while walking and all other activities. Hip is the second largest weight bearing joint. Ball and socket join the leg and the pelvis. Our ligaments connecting ball to the socket offer excellent stability for the joint. The hip joint is usually very strong to hold the body’s weight and movement. All these bones and ligament help in the mechanism of hip joint. In this scenario, if hip joint is damaged then it has to be replaced with medical surgery.

Well advanced medical surgeries are done to replace the hip joint. Patients who are super rich can afford the operation in USA and UK. Others can flock to the eastern countries for the treatment. When the patient is young it is healed quickly, but the older ones bones being brittle, if fractured then it is difficult to manage without the operation. One more worry always eats up the patient’s head is the expense. If it bearable then the patient will go ahead happily. If it is unaffordable then these have to look for the alternate which is equally good.

Patients can go to AIIMS for the hip replacement. Medical faculty, good infrastructure with latest medical equipment and English speaking staff make it easy and convenient for the needy ones. Here the treatment is given with harmony and medical efficiency. Moreover it is affordable here. Onlookers can never ever imagine the pain; the patient only knows what it is! These surgeons bring back the lost smile on faces of patients. What a noble profession! I bow my head with utter respect!

By Geeta Rao

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Hip replacement-A medical miracle!

A salute to medical advancement for bringing smile back on patients lips. Elderly persons when have a fall causing this hip replacement need not worry too much. As we know any type of surgery is quite painful. But the only solace is there is medical solution for most of the fractures. It is the most common thing especially among the elderly gentry to have a fall and go for the hip replacement operation. The renewed energy you gain by this operation is tremendously hi-tech and stable. Every one in ten has this hip replacement operation nowadays. This hip replacement has proved an extraordinary medical alternate. It brings back your usual walking and other activities. Doctors are the final word in such cases. If they recommend surgery then, exercise, medicines and physical therapy won’t help you.

Hip replacement has become common news in modern society. Every year 300,000 hip replacement operations are being done in USA. Surgeon, using his wonderful medical skill, removes damaged part and replaces them with prosthetics. This definitely ensures painless mobility. Hip replacement surgery has a very high rate of success bringing those patients their life back. The patients could be informed about the mechanics of the hip joint and the available options.

Nowadays hip replacement could be done with less pain.But the pleasure of this replacement is you get back those movements.When you can't afford the medical expense then you can turn to eastern countries for the same.Excellent medical talent,skilled surgeons,no language barrier,good infrastructure all you get at very affordableprice.When health is priority,money takes backseat!

By Geeta Rao

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Cosmetic Surgery a Charisma of Knife to Beautify You!

Readers,
This time I would love to share thoughts on plastic or cosmetic surgery. May be in older days people suffered a lot for the lapse of these facilities. Nowadays cosmetic energy will get back your shape size and look! Cosmetic surgery is a beautiful gift from medical field. As such cosmetic surgery is a bit expensive affair. US, UK and other European countries you can afford only if you are a super rich! But for common people this expense may be a burden. For such patients also there is way to get cosmetic surgery. Thailand/Bangkok is the destination for all such treatment. Medical Tourism in Thailand  in the ultimate happening in health industry.


Accidents are accidents! Nobody plans or foresees these accidents. But when you meet with it then you had it! You feel worries from all directions devouring you mercilessly! First plastic surgery comes to your mind. Plastic surgery is the only way to bring your shape and beauty back!

Medical expenses take a giant shape. You will spend the least in the world on healthcare treatment in Bangkok. In return you expect highly qualified treatment from licensed, experienced, good doctors at a large, clean, hygienic hospital or clinic with English speaking staff. Cosmetic surgery always costs more and the cosmetic surgeon are well known for their artistic and creative job clubbed with the latest technology. Their fee for rhinoplasty or SRS will be more.

Thailand cosmetic surgeons whatever high they may charge, but still it is less compared to the western countries. Even if you add the cost of your airfare and accommodations in Thailand, Plastic surgery in Thailand and other types of surgery are high quality and inexpensive. Overseas lap band surgery is great value for money — US$3,000 less than the very best "special offer" discount prices in the USA. The surgeries in Thailand include hospital room, nursing care and meals. A meal is carefully   supervised by dietitians. Excluding any sort of complications. Most of the times these charge are excluding medical prescriptions.

The price of the cosmetic operation is bit high. On top of that it also depends on the prestige, reputation, expertise and experience of the physician for that particular plastic surgery procedure. Top plastic surgeons tend to charge more but sometimes the most experienced also have the most affordable fees.

Hospital Room Fee for procedures with no package price
(room rates INCLUDES food & nursing care cost)

A Superior Room costs US$135/day.
Food and nursing care is included in the room rate. It has air-conditioning, phone, couch, cable TV with news, movies and sports in English, refrigerator, table, and a locker. Phone calls are not included in the price.


A Suite costs US$215/day.
Food and nursing care is included in the room rate and it has everything found in a Superior Room with the addition of a small living room separated from the patient's room by a door which can be left open or closed, it is larger, has separate cable TV in both the patient's room and living room and has a microwave oven. The primary advantage of a Suite is the ability for patient or significant other to have privacy.

Thailand/Bangkok
St Carlos Cosmetic Surgery Clinic is part of a group of health related outlets covering areas such as medical spas and alternative medicine. The Surgery Clinic specializes in cosmetic surgery. The clinic’s dedicated surgical staff provides specialist treatments such as rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, face lifts, liposuction, breast augmentation or reduction (mammoplasty) and hair transplant treatments. The clinic utilises a range of technologies including laser to produce world-class results. Accommodation is available for people who need to recuperate after treatment.

St Carlos Cosmetic Surgery Clinic
Address: 5/84 Moo 2, Tiwanon Road,   Banklang  Amper Muang  Pathumthani  Bangkok  12000
Tel: 0-2975-6700  Fax: 0-2975-6737

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Heart and Knee Surgery in Bangkok-A Health Solution

Open Heart Surgery in Thailand by Vejthani Hospital…You are in the safest hands in the world. Highly competent doctors play wonders on your heart.

 You can expect the wonderful results of heart surgery from Vejthani Hospital. The motto of this hospital is to ensure patients and their kiths and kins a safe and secure heart operation! Bangkok offers a value based medical health treatment   and tourism. The medical expertises are renowned in the world of surgeons worldwide. So you also don’t have to worry as you are in the safe hands
        



Vejthan Hospital
Vejthan Hospital has the latest medical equipments to operate upon. OT’s are highly clinical and comfort inclined. Post operation treatment is very special and imparted with care. There is special staff trained for the post operation treatment.

Enjoy a new and better life sensation to your heart's content now that you have a better condition of the heart. Consult specialists at Vejthani TJR Center and receive the finest treatment.

   
Vejthani Hospital - Coronary Angiogram (CAG) Package at 37,000 Baht

Inclusion     Exclusion     Primary consideration
1. One night accommodation in the cardiac ward including food and nursing charge     1. All expenses incurred if the hospitalization is more than 1 night     Reserve only for elective case , Patients with complications or risks to the cardiac angiography are not considered to enroll in this package, those are as follows:
2. Medication and all medical supplies in the cath lab for coronary angiography     2. Diagnostic procedures in the out patient department before admission, Other diagnostic procedures i.e. EST, Echocardiography, DCG/Holter monitoring    
3. Catheterization Laboratory Charge     3. Any pre-procedural medication and medical supplies     Acute myocardial infarction/ Emergency case (service hour 07:00-16:00 hrs.)
4. Doctors' fee, nursing and technician charges in the cath lab     4. All other expenses not related to the cardiac angiography     Abnormality in blood clotting
5. Necessary medication and medical supplies in the ward     5. Emergency equipment charge i.e. balloon pump& Emergency heart surgery     Aortic dissection or aneurysm
    6. Balloons & Stents are not included in the package. The additional charge is based on the specific stents and the number of balloons & stents used     HIV positive
    Stroke symptom during the last 6 weeks    
    7. Miscellaneous expenses i.e. telephone, additional food & beverage     Chronic renal failure of which creatinine level is above 2 mg/dl
    8. Take home medication and medical supplies     Over 70 years of age
        History of graft study

   
At the end of the first-phase trial, presumably by the end of May, the research team will submit the results for review by international peer-reviewed journals, including the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals. Then, the team plans to move forward to the second phase of trials that will be aimed at assessing the efficacy of the treatment with adult stem cells derived from the patient’s own blood.

Knee surgery
You should be ready to stay in the hospital for Knee surgery. Normally it takes 2-3 night stay in the hospital. 7 days are meant for post operation treatment.

ACL surgery needs a graft replaces the torn ligament. Doctor may take for graft from patient’s knee cap or any other areas. The whole procedure is called as Anthroscope performed with only small incisions. The graft is implanted into holes drilled in the tibia and femur, then secured to bone with screws or staples. No graft is needed afterwards. Surgeon’s sutures will do the rest of the job. The incision is closed with sutures, staples, or metal pins, and a bandage is applied.

Once the surgery is done you can use crutches in the beginning. Pain killers will remove pain. To reduce swelling, elevate leg and apply ice pack. Bathing or showering can be resumed 3 days after surgery and avoid exercise other than physical therapy until approved by your doctor. Physical rehabilitation after ACL surgery may take several months to a year. The length of time until you can return to normal activities or sports is different for every person; it may range from 6 to 12 weeks.

Author: Geeta Rao

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: Medical Tourism –Buzz word of medical industry!

All over the world patients are looking for the lowest health care expenses. Thailand hits the dart in this race! It is running ahead than the rest of the Asian countries in ‘Medical Tourism.’ Private hospitals in the west are just unaffordable. Hence these patients turn to Thailand for the health care treatment.  Even simple dental treatment cost them an arm. Wiser ones don’t want to drain their pockets! Many have found out that Thailand is the best place for health care treatment. ‘Medical Tourism’ has been the new buzz word in this industry.

Perhaps Thai medical profession is the most advanced as well as well known in the region. Three fraternities have joined their hands in this effort to make the ‘medical Tourism’ successful. One is medical group, travel agencies and the third one is insurance agencies. Thailand medical tourism has chalked out a plan very methodically. Good infrastructure, medical expertise, English speaking staff and the most attentive nursing staff make this medical tourism a hit!  Thailand’s all hospitals are having the latest medical equipments. Thailand government has invested huge money in this sector. The government has seen the high potentiality in this sector. Now Thailand is bursting with the best medical doctors, perfect infrastructure, medical equipments, and professional nursing staff. Most of them have received ISO 9001 standardization certificates.

Only surgery is not the treatment here, there are equally competent paths to treat patients. A variety of cosmetic surgery options are available, as is cosmetic dentistry (laser teeth whitening, etc.) and laser sight correction (LASIK, etc.).  Khon Kaen is the hub of commercial and political aspects of north-eastern Thailand. This region is highly regarded as the superior quality silk and materials it produces and it is an extremely important area from a historical perspective. Khon Kaen is a place to a number of civilizations and centre of archaeological digs which have unearthed innumerable treasures from past but now stored or on display at Khon Kaen’s museums. The highest number of dinosaur fossils found in Thailand in this area.

This hospital has 200 beds and in the operation since 1995. It has been offering health services like open heart surgery, and other treatment. The hospital is related to Khon Kaen medical school and is an active training hospital for doctors. The treatment of patients is the uttermost duty of all. This motto has been carried on by each and every body in the hospital.

Visiting Thailand for healthcare treatment is the best decision one can take. If you are a sea food lover then no other place is better than this in the world! The economy of Thailand has become robust through this medical tourism. The treatment Thailand offers is just unmatched with the rest of the world. Everything is coordinated so nicely that it has to click surely!

  Author-Geeta Rao

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