A fatty liver diagnosis can sound frightening, especially when it appears unexpectedly on an ultrasound or routine health check. One of the first questions many patients ask is: can fatty liver be reversed? In many cases, the answer is yes – particularly when excess liver fat is identified before advanced scarring develops. The liver has…
A fatty liver diet does not require expensive imported foods, extreme fasting or a short-term detox. The most useful approach is a sustainable eating pattern that improves food quality, supports blood sugar and cholesterol control and helps the patient reach or maintain a healthy weight. For many people in Karachi, the challenge is applying general…
Fatty liver disease is often described as a silent condition because many people have no noticeable symptoms in its early stages. This is also true for women. Searches for fatty liver symptoms in females often suggest that women experience a separate set of warning signs, but the symptoms are generally similar in women and men….
Many people first hear the words “fatty liver” after a scan arranged through radiology services or a blood test. They may feel well and have no clear warning signs, which makes the result confusing. Understanding what causes fatty liver is the first step towards deciding whether further assessment, lifestyle changes, or specialist care may be…
A prescription is often the final document you receive after a hospital consultation, but it is only the beginning of treatment. You may leave the doctor’s room with unfamiliar medicine names, a changed dose or several instructions that are difficult to remember. This is where OPD pharmacy services become part of the care journey. A…
Two medicine boxes can look almost identical while containing different strengths. A familiar brand may come in several formulations. A liquid prescribed for a child may require a precise millilitre dose rather than an ordinary household spoon. Patients usually see the final medicine pack. They do not see the checks that should happen before it…
Dr. Aqsa known as 1st female fellow of Sindh who has completed her college of physicians and Surgeons (CPSP) accredited training of Pain Medicine from The Aga Khan University Karachi Sindh in 2025. Her proficiency is multidisciplinary pain management of Acute, Chronic, palliative and complex cancer pain which also include: Invited speaker talks at national…
Joint pain is often dismissed as a normal part of life. People blame age. A busy schedule. Long working hours. An old sports injury. Poor posture. Many continue living with pain for months or even years before seeking help. The problem is that persistent pain is not always normal. Whether it affects your knees, back,…
Many people live with urinary symptoms for months or even years before seeking help. A little burning during urination. A weaker urine stream. Occasional lower abdominal discomfort. Waking up multiple times at night to use the bathroom. Blood in the urine that appears once and never returns. These symptoms are often dismissed as temporary problems….
Chest discomfort can make anyone anxious. Sometimes it feels like pressure. Sometimes it feels like breathlessness, heaviness, palpitations, or unusual fatigue. For many people, the worry is the same: Is this my heart? That is where the right test matters. Two heart tests patients commonly hear about are an echocardiogram and CT angiography. Both are…
