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Not just bladder cancer, Vinod Khanna also battled lung cancer, reveals wife: ‘He’d smoke 40 to 80 cigarettes a day’

Not just bladder cancer, Vinod Khanna also battled lung cancer, reveals wife: ‘He’d smoke 40 to 80 cigarettes a day’

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Legendary actor and politician Vinod Khanna passed away in 2017 after battling bladder cancer. Now, his second wife Kavita Khanna has shared some lesser-known details about his cancer journey, revealing that he was first diagnosed with lung cancer in 2001 due to his heavy smoking habit. She also disclosed that after being diagnosed with bladder cancer, he was strictly advised to give up alcohol. Vinod Khanna died in 2017 at the age of 70. Vinod Khanna’s battle with cancer Vinod Khanna’s second wife, Kavita Khanna, looked back at her late husband’s battle with cancer in a video posted on her YouTube channel. “It was 2001 when Vinod had a diagnosis of lung cancer. He’d gone for his annual checkup, and they saw patches in the lungs. He’d smoke 40 to 80 cigarettes a day. We went to the leading MRI specialists of Mumbai, and they all said it was lung cancer,” said Kavita, mentioning that the doctors told them they would have to remove half of his lung. Kavita and Vinod Khanna chose to keep …

Bengal State-run hospital conducts 175 gall bladder surgeries in five days

Bengal State-run hospital conducts 175 gall bladder surgeries in five days

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In a recent post on social media, West Bengal Chief Minister lauded a State-run hospital’s doctors for conducting 175 successful gall bladder surgeries in five days. But it also raised questions about the rising number of cases. Experts suggest lifestyle change and obesity are major causes behind this trend.  Dr. Dilip Todi, a Gastroenterology consultant at Narayana Hospital, Howrah, told The Hindu that even though gall bladder surgeries are one of the most common in India, the rising numbers are majorly due to major lifestyle change and obesity issues in the population. He added, “There is no abnormal surge in the cases, but we must understand that our food habits are changing, there is more fat in our food now. Hence, cholesterol and gall stones are increasing.”  Dr. Todi added that in Western countries, medical books say if a gallstone is asymptomatic then no intervention is required, but the same theory is not applicable in India. “The main reason for this is that gall bladder cancer is rare in Western countries, but it is one …

Man Unknowingly Consumes Fish Gall Bladder, Spends A Week In Indore Hospital

Man Unknowingly Consumes Fish Gall Bladder, Spends A Week In Indore Hospital

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Indore: A 42-year-old man’s condition deteriorated so much that he had to be hospitalised for a week after unknowingly consuming fish gall bladder in Indore, a doctor said on Wednesday. Dr Jai Singh Arora, a nephrologist at a private hospital here, told PTI that the man started throwing up and suffered from diarrhoea after he ate fish gall bladder without realising that he had ingested the organ that stores bile produced by the liver. His family thought it was a case of food poisoning until investigations pointed to something serious. Along with his serum creatinine, an indicator of kidney functions, the levels of two liver enzymes – SGOT and SGPT – had shot up dangerously, the doctor said. “The patient came to us in a critical condition. He was admitted to the hospital for a week. Even after this, his treatment continued. At present, he is healthy,” Arora said. The fish gall bladder contains a poisonous chemical called sodium cyprinol sulfate, which can rapidly damage the liver and kidneys if ingested by humans, he added. …

Art against Cancer, an initiative to raise awareness about bladder cancer

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Art against cancer exhibition inaugurated by Dr Shekhar Patil, Dr Ravi T, Dr Satheesh CT and Dr. Mohammed Naseer, with renowned oncologists and medical professionals in attendance. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRAGEMENT A two-day exhibition titled ‘Art against Cancer’ to shed light on bladder cancer and its impact on individuals and families that concluded on Saturday featured a diverse collection of artworks created by artists from leading art schools across India. Organised as part of Bladder Cancer Awareness month by HCG Foundation in association with Swasti Gallery and HCG Cancer Hospitals, the exhibition was a unique initiative aimed at spreading awareness about bladder cancer. Each  artwork at the exhibition shared the artists’ interpretation of the theme and their support for the fight against bladder cancer.  Bladder cancer remains one of the most prevalent and challenging cancers globally, affecting millions of lives every year.   Symptoms Inaugurating the exhibition, oncologist Shekar Patil from HCG Cancer Hospitals, said bladder cancer has various symptoms, but key indicators such as changes in urine colour – including red, pink, orange, or brown …

Yoga for bladder health: 6 exercises for strengthening and supporting urinary organs

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Published on Mar 11, 2024 07:00 AM IST Bladder issues can be uncomfortable and disruptive. Add these 6 Yoga asanas to your fitness routine to alleviate symptoms and improve bladder function over time …read more / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Mar 11, 2024 07:00 AM IST Yoga offers a holistic approach to health and bladder health is no exception since through targeted Yoga poses and practices, you can strengthen and support your urinary organs, promoting overall bladder health. In an interview with Zarafshan Shiraz of HT Lifestyle, Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa, claimed that bladder issues can be uncomfortable and disruptive but incorporating the following Yoga asanas into your routine can help alleviate symptoms and improve bladder function over time. (File Photo) / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Mar 11, 2024 07:00 AM IST 1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana): This foundational pose may seem simple, but it’s great for improving posture and alignment, which can indirectly benefit bladder health. Stand tall with your feet hip-width …