Early diagnosis reduces risk of long-term liver complications: Max Hospital
On World Hepatitis Day on Tuesday, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, highlighted the importance of hepatitis awareness, timely screening, and vaccination to reduce the burden of liver disease. The hospital experts emphasised that early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can prevent serious complications such as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.
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Jul 28, 2026 08:43
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Chandigarh, July 28, 2026: On World Hepatitis Day on Tuesday, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, highlighted the importance of hepatitis awareness, timely screening, and vaccination to reduce the burden of liver disease. The hospital experts emphasised that early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can prevent serious complications such as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Dr. Mukesh Rathore, associate director-gastroenterology, hepatology & endoscopy, said that Hepatitis is often called a 'silent disease' because many individuals remain unaware of the infection until significant liver damage has already occurred.
Regular screening for at-risk individuals, timely vaccination against Hepatitis B, maintaining good hygiene, and avoiding unsafe injections or exposure to infected blood are essential preventive measures, he explained.
Early diagnosis allows timely treatment and significantly reduces the risk of long-term liver complications such as cirrhosis and liver cancer, he advised.
Excessive alcohol consumption, fatty liver disease, certain medications, and autoimmune conditions can also damage the liver, he cautioned.
Adopting a healthy lifestyle, maintaining a balanced diet, limiting alcohol intake, practising safe food and water hygiene, and seeking medical advice for persistent symptoms can go a long way in protecting liver health, he elaborated.
