Wednesday, 22 January 2020

Complication After Plastic Surgery


Scientific advancements have lead to modern techniques that proved plastic surgery very successful. Yet patients sometimes feel scared and doubtful about the results after the surgery. It is thus essential to understand the common complications that might occur post plastic surgery.
Here are the complications that one must know about.
Hematoma
This is a condition that occurs after plastic surgery in which the pocket of blood forms with pain. But the occurrence of hematoma is very rare and less than 1 percent of people get them after plastic surgery. His condition may occur after facelift procedures mostly in males. It is better to consult with an experienced plastic surgeon before you go for plastic surgery in India.
Blood Loss 
Plastic surgery involves loss of blood. But this does not account for complications unless the blood loss is uncontrollable. The doctor always diagnoses the medical conditions of a client before doing plastic surgery to avoid any such complications.
Seroma
In this condition, the sterile body fluid starts flowing beneath the skin surface resulting in swelling and pain. This is a common complication and about 15 to 30 percent of people suffer from this condition after plastic surgery.
Infection
Post-surgery patients are given medications to prevent infections from happening. The doctor also suggests following certain restrictions to reduce infection.
Nerve Cell Damage
This condition depends on the type of plastic surgery done. Nerve damage is rare and few potential signs are numbness and tingling sensation after the surgery. This condition is generally temporary. Even if it is a permanent condition, the right treatment can cure it.
Final Verdict
Overall, the complication rate is very less in plastic surgery. But there are chances of complications after plastic surgery in aged people, obese and smokers. More than anything, it is important that the treatment is done is a well-known hospital under a reputed doctor. 

Tuesday, 14 January 2020

Liver Failure: Symptoms And Causes


Liver failure is a critical condition that needs urgent medical attention. In this condition, the liver stops functioning gradually. In acute failure, the liver stops functioning fast and is a life-threatening disease.

Types Of Liver Failure

Liver failure is of two types and they are acute liver failure and chronic liver failure. The acute condition happens within a short time and people with this condition do not get any liver disease generally. Whereas, in chronic liver failure, the damage is done over time due to a particular disease

Symptoms Of Liver Failure Causes

Some of the early signs and symptoms of this condition are as follows:
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of appetite

As the liver conditions get worse the symptoms become more serious and prominent.

Causes Of Liver Failure

There could be several reasons that may lead to liver failure. These are:
  • Overdose of acetaminophen may damage your liver over time that leads to liver failure.
  • Hepatitis A, B and E virus if left untreated cause liver failure.
  • Some people get a liver failure from reactions to certain medicines. Chemical compositions of certain medicines may damage the liver functions and kill cells in your liver. 
  • Autoimmune hepatitis is another condition that attacks the liver system and leads to acute liver failure rapidly. 
  • Wilson’s disease is a type of genetic disease that resisted the body to remove copper. This coper gets deposited in the liver and eventually damages it.
  • Nonalcoholic fatty liver may cause liver failure that happens if the person becomes obese or has high cholesterol and triglyceride.
  • Prolonged alcohol addiction leads to liver damage. 

Early diagnosis is the best way to prevent liver failure. Along with that, one must lead a healthy lifestyle to maintain healthy liver functions.