Amey Sonavane, MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine),DNB (Gastroenterology), MRCP (UK) (SCE- Gastroenterology) Fellow (Clinical and Transplant Hepatology)
Fellow in Clinical and Transplant Hepatology, is an consultant in the department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Liver transplantation at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai.
Dr Amey Sonavane
MBBS, DNB (General Medicine), DNB (Gastroenterology), MRCP (SCE-Gastroenterology)
Dr. Amey Sonavane, MBBS, DNB (General Medicine), DNB (Gastroenterology), MRCP (SCE-Gastroenterology), Fellow in Clinical and Transplant Hepatology, is an consultant in the department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Liver transplantation at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai.
He accomplished his qualification of DNB in General Medicine from P.D. Hinduja National Hospital, Mumbai and qualified in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Bombay Hospital and Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai under the guidance of Dr. Deepak Amarapurkar. He worked as a senior fellow in Clinical and Transplant Hepatology at Medanta-the Medicity, Gurugram. He successfully qualified the European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology conducted by the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom, the British Society of Gastroenterology and the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He is also certified by the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, USA.
Senior Fellow in Liver Transplantation and Clinical Hepatology
European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Diplomate of National Board in Gastroenterology (DNB Gastroenterology)
Diplomate of National Board in General Medicine (DNB Internal Medicine)
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Liver Disorders
The liver is an organ about the size of a football. It sits just under your rib cage on the right side of your abdomen.
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Your stomach is an organ between your esophagus and small intestine. It is where digestion of protein begins.
View MorePancreatic disorders
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) and pancreatitis are both serious disorders of the pancreas.
View MoreIntestinal Disorders
Gastrointestinal conditions are disorders of the digestive system, an extensive and complex system that breaks down food.
View MoreConstipation – Lifestyle management and dietary instructions
Meeting recommended fluid intake requirements
- Fluid should be taken with and between meals.
- Drink a glass of water right after you wake up.
- Consume atleast 2 litres of fluid intake should be encouraged daily. Individuals with kidney failure, heart failure and liver failure should consume fluids as advised by their doctor.
- Keep a water bottle with you always.
Encouraging regular meals
- Individuals should be encouraged to eat three times a day, at regular intervals to establish a regular pattern.
Achieving an adequate dietary fibre intake
Any increase in dietary fibre should be done gradually to prevent discomfort due to wind. Gradually add more fibre to your diet. The following foods are high in dietary fibre:
- Whole wheat bread/Porridge/ Cereals/Bran flakes for breakfast
- Fruits as a snack (berries, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, figs, and prunes)
- Salad – tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, lettuce
- Vegetables – green leafy vegetables, broccoli, spinach, sweet potatoes, squash, avocado, peas, lady fingers
- Beans, Lentils
- Oatmeal, Flaxseeds, Nuts
Exercise
- Often lack of mobility is a contributing factor.
- Yoga and relaxation techniques can inculcate healthy living.
- Do some light exercise such as walking after breakfast.
- Take a 30-minute walk after your lunch or dinner.
- Try taking a class at a gym on a regular basis.
Lifestyle modification
- Get enough sleep
- When you have the urge to have a bowel movement, use the bathroom right away. Don’t “hold it.”
- Schedule in some uninterrupted time each day for a bowel movement. ⦁ Research has shown that people with a regular bowel pattern empty their bowels at approximately the same time every day.
Avoid foodstuffs that cause/trigger heartburn:
- Alcohol, particularly red wine
- Spices – black pepper, garlic, raw onions
- Chocolate
- Citrus fruits – lemons, oranges and orange juice
- Coffee and caffeinated drinks, tea, soda/aerated drinks
- Peppermint
Home care for chronic liver disease
- Alcohol
- Diet
- Salt restriction
- Medicines, supplements, and vaccines
- Follow-up care
- Constipation
- Exercise
When to meet your doctor
Meet your doctor immediately if you have any of the following
- Fever of 100.4˚F (38.0˚C) or higher
- Extreme tiredness (fatigue), weakness, or lack of appetite
- Vomiting (with or without blood – coffee coloured)
- Black or tarry stools
- Yellowing of your skin or eyes (jaundice)
- Itching
- Redness over legs/hands