Thursday

17


December , 2020
“Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases.”
17:49 pm

B.E. Bureau


 

 

“Eat light and live moderately to ensure good health”- Dr. P.K Sethy

 

The guest of the tenth episode of TuriyaTalks, Season 6 was Dr. P.K. Sethy, the Head of Gastroenterology Department in Medica Superspecialty Hospital accompanied by host Sandhya Sutodia, the co-founder of Turiya Communications. The session was held on 10th December. The topic of the discussion was – “Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases”

Dr. Sethy explained his views on the idiom “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” He stated that to stop something before damaging is the ultimate prevention and the same goes with Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases. He enlightened our viewers with the fact that the main reasons for any liver diseases are excessive consumption of alcohol, unknown medicines, and fat stored in our bodies.

According to Dr. Sethy relationship between a doctor and patient should be of mutual respect. He also said that long term illnesses are not that harmful but can decrease the quality of life and make people disinterested in daily tasks. He tells the viewers that it is important to consult the right doctor at the right time when symptoms are at an alarming rate.

He mentioned that COVID-19 can also cause liver disorders because of the nature of its medication. Dr. Sethy stated that our whole body is one unit. He told that sometimes to cure Gastrointestinal and Liver diseases the doctors prescribe medications for mental illness as mental health can cause damage to lifestyle.

He concluded by saying that the most important aspects of not catching any diseases are having a healthy diet, watch over our body weight and exercise regularly.

 

Link for TuriyaTalks S6E10: https://youtu.be/2EY45FJF4VQ

 

 

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