Cholangiocarcinoma Health Feed

The bile duct is a thin tube which collects bile from the liver, stores it in the gall bladder and carries it to the intestine. Cancer of the bile duct is also known as cholangiocarcinoma. It can either involve the upper part or lower part of the bile duct and is called intrahepatic, hilar or distal cholangiocarcinoma.

Anything causing inflammation in the bile duct increases the risk of this cancer. Examples include

smoking.
choledochal cyst.
infection with liver flukes...more

Sometimes, when it comes to problems in the abdominal area, an ultrasound is not clear enough for a diagnosis. In such cases, an Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) may be performed. This procedure gives the doctor a clear view of the duodenum, bile duct, pancreatic ducts, gallbladder and papilla of Vater.

This procedure is usually performed under intravenous sedation without general anesthesia. This procedure involves the use of a duodenoscope, which can be described ...more

Sometimes, when it comes to problems in the abdominal area, an ultrasound is not clear enough for a diagnosis. In such cases, an Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) may be performed. This procedure gives the doctor a clear view of the duodenum, bile duct, pancreatic ducts, gallbladder and papilla of Vater.

This procedure is usually performed under intravenous sedation without general anesthesia. This procedure involves the use of a duodenoscope, which can be described ...more

What is farsightedness (hyperopia)?

Farsightedness (hyperopia), sometimes referred to as long-sightedness, is a vision problem where the eye is unable to properly focus close objects on the retina. This condition can occur naturally, but it can also be acquired due to ageing, increased axial length of the eyes, or damage to the lens or cornea.

People with farsightedness may experience difficulty focusing on things up close, such as reading and writing. Some people wi...more

Polysomnography, a type of sleep study, is a multi-parametric test used in the study of sleep and as a diagnostic tool in sleep medicine. The test result is called a polysomnogram, also abbreviated psg. The name is derived from greek and latin roots: but why you want to know..

Kindly take healthy diet. Like milk or dairy products and green vegetable, beetroot, carrot juice.

Hello lybrate-user
I understand your concern.
Eye sight is very crucial for our routine.
I guess you have tried different medicines.
Homeopathy can really help in weak eye sight.
Homeopathic medicines act on cellular level and benefit deeper issues.
Along with medicine
add retinol and vitamin c and e in your diet.

Aspergillosis antibodies that you are taking about, are indicative of acute (igm) chronic (igg) and allergies (ige. Clinical correlations and other investigations are needed. Fungal culture is the best to diagnose it.
Can consult me on Lybrate for proper understanding.

It depends upon a number of factor like technique you opt for, area you live in, clinic/ surgeon you choose etc. It can be any thing starting from about 20k to more than a lakh.

No other option in such cases since its a structural deformity i would sugvest you for corrective surgery only!

Medicines cannot correct eyesight but to maintain your vision as it is, have healthy and nutritious diet. Maintaining a well-balanced, healthy diet is key to keeping your eyes healthy. Fish
carrots
sweet potato
papaya
leafy greens- spinach, broccoli, peas and avocados
eggs
citrus fruits and berries- oranges, grapefruits, lemons and berries
nuts & legumes- pistachios, walnuts, almonds, brazil nuts, peanuts, cashews, kidney beans, black-eyed peas and lentils
fish oi...more

Ascariasis is a disease caused by the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides. But we have to look into the details of the problem. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and medication plan.

When you frequently strain your eyes to see better, this can lead to headaches. If your eyeglass prescription is too strong, this can also cause eye strain and headaches. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and medication plan.