Dr. Pramod Kumar D A
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Apollo Hospitals
Bengaluru, India
About Doctor
| Liver cirrhosis and complication management; Alcohol-related liver disease care; Viral hepatitis (A, B, C & E) management; ABO compatible & incompatible transplant optimization; Liver cancer (HCC) management; Fatty liver disease treatment; Autoimmune & genetic liver disorders; Acute liver failure management; Pre- and post-liver transplant care |
Other Information
| Senior Consultant – Hepatology & Liver Transplant Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Bengaluru |
Services
Liver cirrhosis and complication management; Alcohol-related liver disease care; Viral hepatitis (A, B, C & E) management; ABO compatible & incompatible transplant optimization; Liver cancer (HCC) management; Fatty liver disease treatment; Autoimmune & genetic liver disorders; Acute liver failure management; Pre- and post-liver transplant care
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Pramod
01What are the common causes and early symptoms of liver cirrhosis?
What are the common causes and early symptoms of liver cirrhosis?
Common causes include chronic alcohol use, viral hepatitis (B and C), fatty liver disease. Early symptoms: fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, weight loss, and mild abdominal discomfort.
02How is viral hepatitis B and C managed long‑term?
How is viral hepatitis B and C managed long‑term?
Hepatitis B is managed with antiviral drugs (e.g., tenofovir, entecavir) and regular monitoring. Hepatitis C can often be cured with direct‑acting antivirals (DAAs) over 8‑12 weeks, followed by surveillance for liver damage.
03Can fatty liver disease be reversed with diet and exercise?
Can fatty liver disease be reversed with diet and exercise?
Yes, in most cases. Weight loss (7‑10% of body weight), a low‑sugar, low‑saturated‑fat diet, and regular exercise can significantly reduce liver fat and inflammation.
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