Our Gastrointestinal & Liver Expertise
At Myra Liver and Gastro Care, we bring together a multidisciplinary team of leading gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and specialists dedicated to providing comprehensive care for all digestive health needs.
From diagnosing complex gastrointestinal disorders to managing advanced liver conditions, our expertise encompasses a wide spectrum of services. We utilize cutting-edge diagnostics, innovative treatments, and personalized care plans tailored to each patient, ensuring the highest standards of medical excellence.
With a patient-centric approach, we prioritize education, support, and collaboration, empowering individuals on their journey to optimal digestive health. Explore our expertise, where compassion meets advanced medical care, to embark on a path toward wellness and improved quality of life.
A condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption, leading to liver damage ranging from fatty liver to more severe conditions like alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis. It encompasses a spectrum of liver-related issues due to alcohol’s toxic effects, emphasizing the importance of abstinence and medical intervention for management and potential reversal of early-stage damage.
NAFLD involves the accumulation of fat in the liver, commonly linked to obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, potentially progressing to inflammation (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, NASH) and liver damage. It’s a prevalent condition globally, highlighting the significance of lifestyle changes, including diet modifications and exercise, in managing and preventing its progression to more severe liver complications.
Viral hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E are distinct viruses causing liver inflammation, with transmission varying from contaminated food/water (A, E) to blood or bodily fluids (B, C, D). Each strain presents unique risks and treatments; while vaccines exist for hepatitis A and B, management of chronic hepatitis B and C involves antiviral medications, emphasizing the importance of prevention and early detection for optimal care.
A liver abscess is a localized collection of pus within the liver, often resulting from bacterial infection or, less commonly, from parasitic sources. Symptoms include abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice; treatment typically involves antibiotics, drainage procedures, and sometimes surgery, highlighting the need for prompt medical attention.
A chronic liver condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the liver cells, leading to inflammation and potential scarring. Treatment involves immunosuppressants to control the immune response, emphasizing long-term management and regular monitoring to prevent liver damage and complications.
A rare, chronic liver disease affecting the bile ducts, leading to inflammation, scarring, and eventual narrowing or blockage. While there’s no cure, management involves symptom relief, addressing complications, and close monitoring due to the increased risk of liver cancer and the potential need for liver transplantation in advanced cases.
A chronic autoimmune liver disease, primarily affecting the small bile ducts, leading to inflammation and damage.
Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and halting disease progression using medications to slow liver damage and, in some cases, liver transplantation for end-stage cases.
A rare inherited disorder causing copper buildup in the body, primarily affecting the liver and brain, leading to liver damage and neurological symptoms. Treatment involves lifelong management with medications to reduce copper accumulation and, in severe cases, liver transplantation may be necessary for those unresponsive to medical therapy.
Also known as Budd-Chiari syndrome, it involves blockage of hepatic veins, leading to liver congestion and potential liver failure, often requiring medical interventions like anticoagulation or surgical procedures.
Hepatocellular carcinoma arises from liver cells, while cholangiocarcinoma originates in the bile ducts, both requiring distinct treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, or targeted therapies, emphasizing the importance of early detection for improved outcomes.
Cirrhosis represents advanced liver scarring due to various causes, leading to complications such as ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, and portal hypertension, necessitating meticulous management through lifestyle changes, medications, and potential liver transplantation.
Conditions like intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy or HELLP syndrome can affect the liver during pregnancy, requiring careful monitoring and management to safeguard both maternal and fetal health.
Medications or substances can lead to liver damage, necessitating vigilance in prescribing and monitoring drugs to prevent adverse effects on liver function.
It results from blocked bile ducts due to gallstones, tumors, or other obstructions, leading to yellowing of the skin and eyes, often requiring interventions like surgery or endoscopic procedures to restore bile flow and alleviate symptoms.
Gastritis involves stomach lining inflammation, while GERD causes acid reflux from the stomach into the esophagus, both managed through lifestyle changes, medications, and, in severe cases, surgical intervention to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications like ulcers or Barrett’s esophagus.
Ulcers in the stomach or small intestine, often caused by Helicobacter pylori infection or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), requiring treatments like antibiotics, acid-suppressing medications, and lifestyle modifications for healing and prevention of recurrence.
Characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habits, IBS is managed through dietary modifications, stress management, and medications to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
Pancreatitis involves inflammation of the pancreas, while pancreatic malignancies, like pancreatic cancer, may present with similar symptoms, requiring distinct treatments such as pain management, dietary changes, chemotherapy, or surgery depending on the condition’s severity and stage.
An increase in frequency or fluidity of bowel movements, managed by identifying and treating the underlying cause, including infections, dietary factors, medications, or chronic conditions, focusing on hydration, dietary adjustments, and, if needed, medications to alleviate symptoms and restore bowel function.
Transplant hepatology is a specialized field within gastroenterology and hepatology focused on the comprehensive care of patients before and after liver transplantation. Our specialists possess expertise in managing advanced liver diseases that may require transplantation.
Our role involves evaluating potential transplant candidates, determining the suitability and urgency for transplantation, and providing ongoing care for patients on the transplant waiting list. Additionally, we oversee the management of patients post-transplantation, ensuring they receive appropriate immunosuppressive medications, monitoring for organ rejection, managing complications, and promoting long-term health and function of the transplanted liver.