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Best Hospitals in Kolkata

যাতনা কাহারে বলে !

হেপাটাইটিস বি এক রক্তবাহিত জীবাণু এবং সারা বিশ্বব্যাপী লিভার রোগের অন্যতম প্রধান কারণ| পৃথিবী জুড়ে প্রায় 30 কোটি মানুষ আক্রান্ত এবং এ সংখ্যা ক্রমবর্ধমান| ভারতবর্ষে গড়ে শতকরা 4 জন এই ভাইরাস বহন করে চলেছেন; অনেকে নিজের অজান্তেই | অতিরিক্ত সংক্রমণ প্রবণতা দেখা যায় তাদের যারা ইনজেকশন ড্রাগ এড্ডিক্ট, যাদের বহু যৌনসঙ্গী আছে আর যারা চিকিৎসা পরিষেবার সাথে যুক্ত|

2016 সালে বিশ্ব স্বাস্থ্য সংস্থা অঙ্গীকার করে সারা বিশ্ব থেকে 2030 সালের মধ্যে হেপাটাইটিস বি কে নির্মূল করার| আজ বিশ্বের অধিকাংশ দেশেই জাতীয় হেপাটাইটিস বি দূরীকরণ প্রোগ্রাম চালু আছে| আক্রান্ত জনগোষ্ঠীর যেহুতু মাত্র শতকরা দশ ভাগ তাদের সংক্রমণ সম্বন্ধে অবহিত, তাই আরো অধিক সংখ্যায় টেস্ট করার ওপর সর্বাধিক গুরুত্ব দেওয়া হচ্ছে| এছাড়াও হেপাটাইটিস বি দূরীকরণ এর জন্য সর্ব স্তরের মানুষের ভ্যাকসিনেশন, চিকিৎসা পরিকাঠামোর উন্নয়ন, চিকিৎসার সর্বজনীক অধিকার এবং সরলীকৃত নির্দেশাবলী জরুরি পদক্ষেপ|

হেপাটাইটিস বি দূরীকরণের উদ্দেশ্যে কাজ করে চলেছেন অগণিত স্বাস্থ্যকর্মী, গবেষক ও জনস্বাস্থ্য বিশেষজ্ঞ| কিন্তু দুঃখের বিষয়, যাদের কথা ভেবে এতো কিছু সেই আক্রান্ত মানুষগুলো পড়ে আছেন বহু দূরে| তাদের আশা, আকাঙ্খা আর অধিকারের নিঃশব্দ বাণী পৌঁছচ্ছে না কারো কানে| এই অসহায়তা আর বঞ্চনার গুরুত্ব শুধু রুগীর সংখ্যা আর মৃতের হিসাব দিয়ে মাপা যাবে না| প্রতিটি মানুষের অভিজ্ঞতা ভিন্ন ও তাঁর নিজস্ব| আজ তাই সময় এসেছে এই আক্রান্ত মানুষগুলোর কথা শোনার|

সমাজবিদেরা আজ প্রধানত তিন ধরণের সমস্যার কথা উপলদ্ধি করছেন :

1. প্রাথমিক সমস্যা : যা আক্রান্ত ব্যক্তির মনোসামাজিক সমস্যা
2. আনুষঙ্গিক সমস্যা : যা আক্রান্ত ব্যক্তির প্রতি সামাজিক প্রতিক্রিয়ার ফলস্বরূপ
3. সুদূরপ্রসারী সমস্যা : এই সামাজিক প্রতিক্রয়া যে ক্ষতি বয়ে আনে

প্রাথমিক সমস্যার মধ্যে প্রথমেই পরে লিভার ক্যান্সার ও লিভার সিরোসিস এর ভয়| হেপাটাইটিস বি রোগ নির্ণয় এক অজানা আশংকায় ভাবিয়ে তোলে; আছে রোগের ক্রমবর্ধমানতা আর অকাল মৃত্যুর ভয়| গুগল ইউনিভার্সিটি তে রুগী হাতড়ে চলেন হেপাটাইটিস বি র তথ্যভান্ডার| আর যত বিদ্যে বাড়ে ততই বাড়ে ভয় ও আতঙ্ক| তথ্য আছে কিন্তু নেই এমন কোনো সার্চ ইঞ্জিন যা দেবে ভরসা| তাই আসে একাকিত্ব, হতাশা আর বাস্তব কে অস্বীকার করবার জেদ| দুশ্চিন্তা ও হতাশা আরো ডালপালা মেলে যখন একদিন সত্যিই রোগের লক্ষন দেখা দেয়|
এর সাথে যোগ হয় আর্থিক চিন্তা| নিয়মিত চিকিৎসা, ঘন ঘন কাজ কামাই, ব্যয়বহুল পরীক্ষা নিরীক্ষা; এসবের দাবি যে অন্তহীন| তার উপর পরিবারের বাকি সদস্যদের পরীক্ষা, তাদের ভ্যাকসিন দেওয়ার ব্যবস্থ্যা – সব তো আর ইন্সুরেন্স দেবে না| আর ভাইরাস ছড়ানোর ভয়| নিজের ই টানা লক্ষ্মণরেখায় গুমরে মরে| বিয়ে নয় সন্তান নয় | শুধুই তুমুল একাকিত্ব |

আনুষঙ্গিক সমস্যা গুলির দিকে এবার দৃষ্টিপাত করা যাক| এতো ঢাক পেটানো প্রচারের আলো তাও মানুষ এখনো ভেবে চলেছেন একসাথে খাবার খেলে, এক চেয়ার এ বসলে, হাত মেলালে, এক গাড়িতে চাপলে সংক্রমণ ছড়াবে| কেউ কেউ আবার ভাবছেন এ ব্যাটা বংশগত রোগে ভুগছে| মানুষের জ্ঞানের পরিধি বাড়লে তো এসব অবৈজ্ঞানিক চিন্তা থাকার কথা নয়| দুঃখের ব্যাপার হলো এ ব্যাপারে চীন এর হাইমেন শহরে এক সমীক্ষায় দেখা গেলো সম্পূর্ণ উল্টো ফল – যত জ্ঞান বাড়ছে তত বাড়ছে ছুৎমার্গতা| তাই শুধু তথ্য নয়, ভরসাটাও জরুরি| এ ব্যাপারে এগিয়ে আসতে পারতেন চিকিৎসক ও স্বাস্থ্যকর্মীরা| কিন্তু তারা নিজেরাই ভাইরাস এ আতংকিত হওয়ায় তাদের সদিচ্ছা রূপ পাচ্ছে না| সংক্রামিতর পরিবারের সকল সদস্যকেই ক্যারিয়ার ভেবে নিলে ভুল হচ্ছে|
কর্মস্থলে দিনরাত চলছে চাপা গুঞ্জন| আইন আছে অনেক কিন্তু তা ঠুঁটো জগন্নাথ| কোনো কোনো দেশ তো দেয় না প্রবেশের অধিকার |
আর তাই দিনের শেষে আসে নীরবতা, আসে একাকিত্ব | বৃহত্তর সমাজথেকে দূরে সরে যাওয়া | মাদুলি তাবিজ, তুক তাক আর জড়িবুটির অন্ধগলির খোঁজ চলতে থাকে | ধেয়ে আসে অপরাধবোধ|পাপের ভোগ না কর্মফল| নিস্তেজ মন ভাবে এ জীবন মূল্যহীন|
আজ 28শে জুলাই ওয়ার্ল্ড হেপাটাইটিস ডে তে আমরা যখন আলোকিত আলোচনাসভায় বসেছি, তখন আমাদের চেতনায় থাকুক এই মানুষ গুলোর না বলা কথা আর অজানা উপলদ্ধি| ওষুধ, পরীক্ষা আর ভ্যাকসিন এর সাথে প্রেসক্রিপশন এ জায়গা করে নিক ভালোবাসা, মমত্ব আর সহানুভূতি | গবেষকরা ফাঙ্কশনাল কিওর এর সাথে আবিষ্কার করুন ফাঙ্কশনালি প্রোডাকটিভ লাইফ কিভাবে বজায় রাখা যায়| সমাজকর্মীরা এগিয়ে আসুন সৎ পরামর্শ দিতে যাতে হেপাটাইটিস বি আক্রান্তরা বিষাদ কাটিয়ে যোগ দেন জীবনের মূলস্রোতে| সমাজবিদেরা আলোকপাত করুন মনোজগতের গহীন বনে; যে আলোর ছটায় দূর হয়ে যায় ভয় অস্থিরতা অনিশ্চয়তা| সর্বোপরি দেশচালকেরা নিয়ে আসুন বিশ্বাসের বাতাবরণ|
সবাইকে নিয়ে শুরু হোক নতুন ভোর!

Written by : Dr. Sanjay Banerjee

Hernia Treatment in Kolkata

Is There Only One Type Of Hernia? What’s The Ideal Hernia Treatment? 

A hernia is an abnormal protrusion of tissue or an organ that generally occurs in the abdomen or groin region.

Many people have the misconception, that there is only one type of hernia – groin hernia. Today, ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala will let you know the different types of hernia and its ultimate medical treatment. So, let’s read further.

Different types of hernia

Inguinal hernia 

Often called groin hernia, inguinal hernia happens when tissue (part of the intestine) protrudes through a weak abdominal opening. Inguinal hernias can be painful when you cough or lift a heavy object.

Hiatal hernia

Hiatal hernia is a medical condition in which your stomach bulges up to your chest through hiatus (an opening in the diaphragm. Common symptoms associated with hiatal hernia include heartburn, chest pain, nausea and vomiting.

Incisional hernia

Incisional hernia can happen in case of an incompletely-healed surgical wound. Incisional hernias have symptoms, such as redness, pain, and swelling around the affected area.

Sports hernia

Sports hernia may occur in the groin due to sports injuries. It should not be confused with groin hernia.

Umbilical hernia

An umbilical hernia is a hernia of the belly button. It mostly happens in infants, pregnant women, and the ones who are overweight.

Treatment for hernia 

The only effective treatment for a hernia is hernia repair surgery. Of course, you’ll find hernia truss or belts in the market but keep in mind that they are no permanent cure. If you have a hernia, you need to get surgical hernia treatment as sooner as possible. The hernia repair surgery could be either general or minimally-invasive (laparoscopic) depending upon your current condition.

You can come to ILS Hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala for getting permanent hernia treatment.

Psychiatry

Are You Stressed Or Depressed? Let’s Dive Deeper

Stress is often mistaken as depression and depression is often thought to be stress. In today’s fast-paced world, more and more people are getting diagnosed with stress and depression.

As per psychiatrists practising in best hospitals in Kolkata, depression is a loss of interest in things and a feeling of constant sadness. Stress can either be emotional or mental and can be triggered by multiple factors. For instance, students becoming stressed out before their final exams and being cheery once the exams get over is a perfect example of stress.

Depression is another concept that requires our undivided attention. Chronic stress can become depression. There are many people with signs of clinical depression but unfortunately, they do not get the help they need due to various reasons. There’s a stigma attached to depression which we must remove from our society. It’s because of this stigma many patients do not seek therapy or get professional help in spite of showing signs of depression.

So how do signs of stress and depression differ?

Signs of stress

  • Problems in concentration
  • Poor memory
  • Overeating
  • Anxiety Anger issues
  • Difficulty doing daily activities.

Signs of depression

  • Constant feeling of sadness and hopelessness
  • Lack of motivation in doing anything
  • Undereating or overeating
  • Sleeping more or less than normal
  • Memory problem
  • Frustration and anger
  • Demotivation
  • Disinterest in everything
  • Suicidal thoughts.

If you are stressed out, take a break and try to relax a bit. In the case of depression, seek professional help. Visit a good psychiatrist and get medical therapy. Depression is not something to be taken lightly or ignored. Your mental health is equally important as your physical health. Yes, life is possible after depression. ILS Hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala will help you in every way possible when you’re on the journey to overcome depression.

Health

Do You Have Gastritis? Abstain From These Foods

In simple words, gastritis is inflammation that happens near the lining of the stomach. Living with gastritis is not easy. When you’re diagnosed with gastritis by a gastroenterologist, you will have to make a lot of changes in your life style. The biggest mandatory transformation you make is in your diet. If you have gastritis, you need to follow a specific diet for a healthy digestive system.

Today, ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala will brief you about the foods that you must refrain from if you are suffering from gastritis.

Fried and fatty foods

Fried and fatty foods causes bloating and can even worsen your gastritis. Instead of deep-fry, opt for other healthier cooking mediums – stir-fry, air fry, roasting, steaming, and baking.

Spicy foods

Foods with a lot of chillies and spices are strictly prohibited in a gastritis diet as they worsen yours symptoms. If you have gastritis, ensure that your meals have fewer spices with low use of chillies.

Acidic foods 

If you are a food lover which tends to be acidic in nature, then stop doing so. While suffering from gastritis, these foods will cause more harm than good.

Dairy products

Dairy products are beneficial for one’s health. But someone with gastritis should rather avoid the consumption of milk and its by-products as they can aggravate the gastritis symptoms.

Carbonated beverages

Carbonated drinks are not good, more so for gastritis patients. Avoid drinking soda and carbonated beverages.

Caffeinated beverages

Caffeinated beverages, like tea and coffee, should rather be avoided. If you can’t avoid them, then try to cut down the consumption. Switch to healthier alternatives, like green or matcha tea.

Alcoholic beverages

Consumption of excess alcohol or addiction of the same is not good for your health. It would be best if you stop consumption of alcohol completely.

If you face any gastritis related issue, visit ILS Hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala to consult our renowned gastroenterologists.

Health

Want To Be Healthy? Sip A Cup Of Green Tea

After healthy drink of fruit and vegetable juices, another healthy beverage that must become a part of your life has to be green tea.

Green tea has many advantages to the health and it has been observed that the ones who regularly consume green tea are far healthier than the ones who do not. Everyone wants to be healthy. Today, ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala will tell you some superb health benefits of green tea.

Helps in losing extra pounds 

Green tea has been proven to burn fat which further aids in weight loss. If you’re planning to shed extra pounds, drink a cup of green tea twice a day.

Boosts the immune system

A strong immune system ensures that you do not fall sick often. The polyphenols in green tea help in building the immune system.

Good for the heart       

Drinking green tea regularly will lower your blood cholesterol and keep the blood pressure under control. If you have hypertension, then consuming green tea is definitely recommended.

Might prevent cancer

Antioxidants destroy free radicals checking oxidative stress. Due to the high content of antioxidants, green tea might help in preventing some types of cancer.

Great for diabetic patients 

Green tea has polyphenols and polysaccharides. Both of them aid in lowering the blood sugar levels. Consumption of green tea is beneficial for the ones suffering from diabetes.

Can relieve stress and anxiety

Any herbal tea can reduce stress and anxiety. But still, green tea is highly preferred because of its high l-theanine (amino acid) which helps in alleviating stress and anxiety.

Green tea even helps in detoxifying your body. Make the most of green tea by brewing it the right way. It’s very easy to prepare a cup of refreshing green tea. All you need is boiled water and fresh green tea leaves or tea bags and a good strainer. You can even flavour your green tea with a teaspoon of honey or a few drops of lemon juice.

For any health-related consultations, visit ILS Hospital.

Health

Various Medical Services Offered By ILS Hospitals – Kolkata & Agartala 

ILS Group of Hospitals is known for providing affordable medical care to the masses. Our expert healthcare professionals are available round the clock to deliver quality medical consultation, diagnosis, and treatment.

Here’s an insight into some of the essential medical services available at ILS Hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala.

Best Hospitals In Kolkata

Hernia Treatment 

Hernia can be difficult to deal with if not taken care. We provide hernia treatment at our several hospital units – Dum Dum, Salt Lake, Howrah, and Agartala.

Minimally-Invasive/Laparoscopic Surgery

Our healthcare institute stands for laparoscopic surgery. Minimally-invasive surgical procedures have various advantages over traditional general surgeries. A laparoscopic surgery allows you to have minimal surgical incisions, low blood loss, less chance of infections, and an early discharge and recovery.

Weight Loss Surgery

Obesity is a serious problem in our country. So, if the patient fails to lose weight through diet and exercise, there’s an option for weight loss through surgery or bariatric surgery .Our Salt Lake unit is the pioneer of the same.

Joint Replacement

Our hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala provide knee joint replacement to the patients suffering from arthritis and other joint problems.

Diabetes Treatment 

Diabetes is a chronic disease and unfortunately, many Indians suffer from diabetes mellitus. If uncontrolled and ignored it becomes fatal. Hence, ILS Hospitals has facilitated diabetes treatment to everyone living in Kolkata and Agartala.

Liver Treatment

Bad Liver conditions have become quite common due to our unhealthy modern lifestyle. If you are suffering from any liver conditions, get proper liver treatment from our renowned liver specialists.

Medical Emergency Services 

Medical emergency can happen at any moment. ILS Hospitals is always there to help you during such crisis. Our 24X7 emergency services ensure that you receive prompt and accurate emergency treatment.

Visit ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Kolkata in Agartala for accurate and effective medical treatment.

Best Heart Hospital Kolkata

ILS Hospitals’ Guide On A Heart-Friendly Lifestyle 

Cardiovascular diseases are on the rise in our country. It’s of paramount importance to keep your heart fit and healthy.

ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala cares for your heart and would like to guide you on having a heart-friendly lifestyle.

Consume a highly nutritious diet

Eating a nutritious diet is not only good for your heart but also for your entire body. Consume lots of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, lentils, seafood, poultry, dairy, nuts, seeds, and so on.

Avoid unhealthy foods

Some foods are not good for your heart – salty, sugary, fried, and fatty foods. Either avoid or limit their consumption. White flour or maida is strictly not recommended for a healthy heart.

Be physically active 

Major reason for heart ailment is due tounhealthy lifestyle. Shun your sedentary lifestyle and involve yourself in favourite physical activities. Get into some sports, dance, do aerobics or swimming.

Stay away from stress

We live in a stressful world and it is needless to say that stress causes you more harm than you can imagine. Alleviate stress by practising stress-busting techniques, like listening to music, singing, painting, reading, creative writing, spending time with your pet, do yoga and meditation.

Quit unhealthy habits

In the long run, your unhealthy habits can prove detrimental to your heart. Some unhealthy habits like smoking, excess alcohol consumption, taking drugs, sleeping late at night, getting angry on trivial issues, etc.

Get regular medical check-ups

You need to keep your blood sugar and blood pressure levels at check. For that, you must get medical check-up on a regular basis. Visit a cardiologist annually to ensure that your heart remains healthy.

For any cardiac or medical emergency, visit ILS Hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala.

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6 Best Ways To Manage Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

With pregnancy comes various other health issues, many a time leading to complications as well. One such common health issue associated with pregnancy is morning sickness or nausea and vomiting. Majority of pregnant women deal with morning sickness during the first trimester of their pregnancy.

According to gynaecologists from the best maternity hospital in Kolkata, morning sickness comes to an end during the 12-14 weeks of pregnancy (onset of the second trimester). Although the name is morning sickness, nausea and vomiting can happen at any time of the day. Morning sickness is very difficult to manage, therefore ILS Hospitals, one of the best hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala will show you 6 best ways through which you can easily manage morning sickness during pregnancy.

Eat small and frequent meals 

Instead of eating big 2-3 meals a day, opt for small and frequent 5-6 meals a day. This will help a lot to curb nausea.

Snack healthily 

Do not stay empty stomach for a long time. Because an empty stomach can make your morning sickness worse. Eat healthy snacks, like makhana or fox nuts, poha, upma, oats, sandwiches, soups, healthy cold fruit and vegetable juices, nutrition bars, etc.

Skip nausea-triggering foods 

Avoid foods that trigger your nausea. In general, foods that amplify morning sickness are fried and fatty foods, acidic foods, odorous foods (onions), and spicy foods.

Try ginger 

Ginger has helped a good percent of pregnant women during their morning sickness. If ginger works for you, try drinking ginger black tea, ginger ale, and ginger lozenges.

Avoid strong fragrances

Strong smells might aggravate nausea in some women. Do not wear perfumes with a strong scent. Avoid using room fresheners with high fragrance and stay away from cigarette smoke.

Take plenty of rest 

Get 8-9 hours of sleep every night. If possible, sleep for a few hours during noon.

Consult an expert gynaecologist

Consult an expert gynaecologist and ask him or her to prescribe you anti-nausea medicines.

You can get a medical consultation from our renowned gynaecologists by visiting our hospitals in Agartala and Kolkata.

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Signs Of Underlying Heart Disease By The Best Heart Hospital In Kolkata

Cardiovascular conditions are very common in India. We’ve discussed why in this blog: Why Are Indians So Vulnerable To Heart Diseases? Every underlying disease show tell-tale signs for the individual to observe. If the individual observes and takes prompt action then there’s a chance of an effective proper treatment.

The heart is a vital organ that helps in purifying the blood and supplies the body with oxygen and other nutrients. As per expert cardiologists, many patients ignore the body’s signals of underlying heart disease at the crucial initial levels. So, ILS Hospitals, one of the best heart hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala will enlighten you about the signs that indicate an underlying heart disease.

Chronic tiredness

Fatigue after any laborious activity is understandable but constant fatigue when you do not live an active lifestyle is a matter of concern. Chronic exhaustion can indicate towards an underlying cardiovascular condition.

Shortness of breath

Breathlessness can happen due to various reasons. Shortness of breath after climbing forty stairs makes sense, otherwise, breathlessness for no apparent cause is a medical emergency.

Chest pain and discomfort

Chest pain accompanied by shortness of breath can be a sign of serious cardiovascular condition. Immediately visit the medical emergency room of your nearest hospital.

Irregular heartbeat

Heart palpitations usually happen after a vigorous workout but that does not mean it is not associated with any medical condition. Observe your heartbeat and visit a cardiologist if you have frequent heart palpitations.

Unusual sweating

Cold sweats are not normal. They can hint at an underlying heart disease.

Swollen feet

If you have swollen feet and ankles, consult a medical professional for timely diagnosis and treatment.

Unexpected body aches

Body aches that are sudden and without any reason should not be overlooked. Unexpected body aches can be due to an insufficient supply of blood to the cardiac muscle.

If you encounter the aforementioned signs in your body, do not delay professional medical supervision. Visit ILS Hospitals, one of the best heart hospitals in Agartala and Kolkata to get proper diagnosis and treatment from our expert cardiologists.

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Signs Of A Liver That’s Damaged And Requires Liver Treatment 

The liver is our body’s most significant organ. The liver’s primary function is to filter the toxins in our body. A healthy liver is an ultimate way to a healthy body. If your liver is unable to filter your body’s toxins, then the build-up of toxins can get into your bloodstream and affect other organs.

When the liver gets damaged, it definitely requires prompt and accurate liver treatment. Your liver will always show you early signs of damage without fail. Today, ILS Hospitals, one of the best multispeciality hospitals in Kolkata and Agartala will discuss signs of a liver that’s damaged and requires prompt liver treatment.

1st Sign – Poor Appetite

If you have chronic loss of appetite then it can indicate serious liver disease, cirrhosis.

2nd Sign – Sudden change in weight 

The second sign of liver damage is the sudden and drastic change in body weight. Either you lose or gain weight unintentionally.

3rd Sign – Fatigue

If you find yourself tired for no reasonable reason, it might be due to any underlying liver condition. Fatigue is one of the most common and early signs of liver damage.

4th Sign – Yellow Skin Or Eyes 

Yellow skin or eyes is the primary symptom of jaundice. However, the skin can become yellow even due to hepatitis B infection or cirrhosis.

5th Sign – Dark Urine 

In case of liver damage, the urine becomes dark or brown-coloured.

6th Sign – Pale or Dark Stools 

The stool’s colour is given by liver enzymes, bilirubin and bile salts. If your stools are pale or dark then there’s something wrong with your liver.

7th Sign – Fluid Retention 

Fluid retention happens in almost all patients of cirrhosis. If you experience swelling or puffiness in your abdomen, ankles, and legs, visit a good liver specialist.

8th Sign – Red Palms 

Red palms usually happen due to NAFLD (Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease).

If you notice the above signs of liver damage in your body, get accurate liver treatment from expert liver specialists. At ILS Hospitals – Kolkata and Agartala, we provide economical liver treatment to our patients.