Dr Rakesh Tondon is a well-known and well-respected Gastroenterologist. With over 51 years of experience, his area of interest lies in Therapeutic Endoscopy, Chronic liver disease, Acute and chronic pancreatitis. He has been honoured with the title Master of World Gastroenterology by the World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO) and also received Dr B.C. Roy award for being an eminent teacher and researcher in gastrointestinal diseases. He has currently associated with Paras Hospitals, Gurgaon.
Dr RakeshTondon has done his MBBS and MD degrees from Lucknow's reputed KG Medical College. In addition, he has also received an Honorary Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association and Royal College of Physicians, Edinburg. He is having work experience as HOD at All India Institute of Medical Science and Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute, New Delhi, 2021
He is an active member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the Asia Pacific Association of Gastroenterology, the Indian Society of Gastroenterology, the International Association of Pancreatology, the India Pancreas Club, and the Indian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.
SPECIALIZATION
- Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Gastritis Treatment
- Steatosis
- Therapeutic Endoscopy
- Chronic Liver Disease
- Acute Pancreatitis Treatment
What Does a Gastroenterologist Do?
Gastroenterologists are doctors who specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) and liver disorders. These doctors also do common procedures like colonoscopies, which allow them to examine the inside of your intestine. Gastroenterologists may conduct a variety of procedures. Short-term or long-term medication is generally used to treat the condition. If surgery is necessary, gastroenterologists may send the patient to a gastrointestinal surgeon. Endoscopy is one of the most common procedures performed by gastroenterologists. It involves the inserting of thin flexible tubes with a built-in video camera into the gastrointestinal system. This helps the doctor visualise the inside of the track and effectively diagnose intestinal disorders.
What is hepatic steatosis or fatty liver?
Hepatic steatosis is another name for fatty liver. It happens when fat builds up in the liver. Small amounts of fat in the liver are normal, but too much can be harmful to your health. The liver is the second largest organ of our body which help in digestion ( absorption of nutrients from food and drink ) and filters harmful substances from our blood. This is mainly of two types
- alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD)
- non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
When fatty liver develops in someone who drinks too much alcohol, Over time, too much alcohol leads to a buildup of fat inside your liver cells. This makes it harder for your liver to work, It may develop into alcoholic cirrhosis over time, this is commonly known as alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD), in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) Fatty liver develops in someone who doesn’t drink too much alcohol.
Symptoms of Fatty Liver Disease
There are usually no symptoms for fatty liver, but some people develop complications, including liver scarring, it is commonly known as liver fibrosis and when liver fibrosis becomes severe it’s known as cirrhosis. Cirrhosis cause symptoms such as:
- Swollen belly
- Red palms
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Yellow skin and eyes
- Breast enlargement in man
- weakness
Causes and Risk Factors
- Drinking too much alcohol may cause fatty liver
- Having obesity
- Have high blood sugar levels
- have metabolic syndrome
- Pregnancy in some cases
- have a history of hepatitis C or other diseases
- Have high cholesterol levels may also cause
- Age -- the older you are, the more likely it becomes.
- Family history of fatty liver disease is also one of the common cause
Prevention and reversal of the fatty liver disease
This is a situation that may easily be avoided. Because the disease may not show any obvious symptoms, prevention is essential. The following are some helpful hints for preventing it:
- Choose a healthy diet: Choose a plant-based diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. Eat a nutrient-dense, low-saturated-fat, trans-fat, and refined-carbohydrate diet. Take efforts to keep your blood sugar, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels under control and follow your doctor’s recommended treatment plan for diabetes, if you have it.
- Weight management with regular physical exercise: Reduce your daily calorie intake and increase your physical activity if you are overweight or obese. If you're at a healthy weight, keep it up by eating a healthy diet regularly and exercise. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.
- get regular check-ups from a doctor who specialises in liver care.
- avoid alcohol
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