World Hepatitis Day | Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down More than 280 million people were living with chronic hepatitis B or C in 2024, and nearly 5,000 new infections happen every day. The good news: hepatitis can be prevented, managed, and treated.💉 Hepatitis B vaccination protects lives💊 Treatment helps manage hepatitis B✅ Hepatitis C can […]
Common Bile Duct Stones Treatment in Dubai Common bile duct stones, medically known as choledocholithiasis, occur when gallstones become lodged in the common bile duct. The common bile duct is the tube that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine to support digestion. When a stone blocks this duct, bile flow […]
Biliary Pain and Biliary Colic Biliary pain, also known as biliary colic, is a common symptom that occurs when the flow of bile is temporarily blocked within the gallbladder or bile ducts. This blockage is often caused by gallstones, but it may also be related to bile duct narrowing, inflammation, or other biliary system conditions. […]
Gallbladder Surgery in Dubai Gallbladder surgery, also known as cholecystectomy, is a surgical procedure performed to remove the gallbladder when it becomes inflamed, infected, or causes repeated pain due to gallstones or gallbladder dysfunction. It is commonly recommended for patients who suffer from gallstones, acute cholecystitis, recurrent biliary colic, or gallbladder-related complications. For patients looking […]
Symptoms of Gallbladder Inflammation: Acute Calculous and Acalculous Cholecystitis Gallbladder inflammation, medically known as acute cholecystitis, is a serious condition that occurs when the gallbladder becomes inflamed. It may develop due to gallstones blocking the bile duct, known as acute calculous cholecystitis, or without gallstones, known as acute acalculous cholecystitis. In people with symptomatic gallstones, […]
The Pancreas: Function, Location and Importance The pancreas is an important organ that plays a vital role in both digestion and blood sugar regulation. It produces digestive enzymes that help break down food and hormones that help maintain healthy blood glucose levels. The pancreas is located deep in the abdomen, beneath and behind the stomach, […]
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Meet Dr. Rakesh Rai, a renowned HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) and transplant surgeon at King’s College Hospital Dubai, as he shares insights into the highly specialized field of HPB surgery. This rapidly evolving specialty focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases affecting the liver, pancreas, bile ducts, and gallbladder. In this video, Dr. Rakesh discusses […]
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr Rakesh Rai (@liverandpancreashealth) Your liver could be under stress without you even realizing it! Fatty liver disease is one of the most common causes of liver damage worldwide, yet many people experience no symptoms in its early stages. That’s why it often goes unnoticed until […]
Best Liver Transplant Surgeon Dubai at King’s College Hospital When looking for the Best Liver Transplant Surgeon Dubai, experience, expertise, and access to advanced surgical care are essential factors. Dr. Rakesh Rai is a highly respected Senior Consultant Surgeon at King’s College Hospital London Dubai. With more than 20 years of experience in liver transplantation, […]