The Growing Liver Health Concern in Urban India Most people associate jaundice only with yellowing of the eyes and skin. But in reality, jaundice is not a disease—it is a warning sign that something is wrong inside the body, particularly with the liver.   In cities like Kolkata, rising alcohol consumption, fatty liver cases, viral hepatitis infections, and self-medication are contributing to increasing adult jaundice cases. Many patients delay consultation assuming it will “s

The Modern Lifestyle Behind Rising Hemorrhoids Cases in Kolkata In today’s digital era, most professionals spend long hours seated—whether working on laptops, attending virtual meetings, driving, or scrolling on mobile phones. This sedentary lifestyle, combined with low fiber intake and irregular bowel habits, is quietly increasing cases of hemorrhoids (piles) across urban India.   In Kolkata, gastroenterology clinics are seeing younger patients in their late 20s and 30s pres

The Rising Concern Behind Colon Health in Urban India Across India, gastroenterologists are noticing a steady rise in colon-related disorders—not just in elderly patients, but increasingly in individuals above 40 and even younger adults with family history or lifestyle risks. In metropolitan cities like Kolkata, sedentary jobs, low-fiber diets, obesity, and rising stress levels are contributing to growing digestive health concerns.   One of the most overlooked yet preventable

The Hidden Lifestyle Shift Behind Rising Liver Damage Over the last few years, gastroenterology clinics across India have noticed a worrying pattern—more patients in their 30s and early 40s are being diagnosed with fatty liver and early liver damage linked to alcohol. In Kolkata, social drinking, weekend binge culture, corporate stress, and irregular meals are silently pushing the liver beyond its recovery capacity. Dr. Prateik Poddar, leading gastroenterologist in Kolkata, o

Why More People Are Struggling with Digestive Discomfort In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, stomach disorders have become one of the most common yet under-addressed health problems. From bloating, acidity, and constipation to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) — the reasons are changing with our food habits, stress levels, and sleep cycles. According to Dr. Prateik Poddar, a leading gastroenterologist in Kolkata , more than 40% of his clinic consultations involve recurrent digestiv

Your Liver Speaks Before It Suffers – Are You Listening? The liver quietly manages over 500 vital functions – from detoxifying your blood to balancing hormones. Yet most people notice problems only when the damage has already advanced. Dr. Prateik Poddar, one of Kolkata’s most trusted liver and gastro specialists , often come accross patients who ignored subtle early symptoms. “Liver disease rarely starts with pain. It begins with small, visible clues – in your skin, digestio

The Surprising Rise of Fatty Liver in Non-Drinkers When we hear “fatty liver,” most people assume alcohol is the culprit. But in the last few years, Dr. Prateik Poddar, one of Kolkata’s leading liver specialists , has noticed a sharp increase in fatty liver disease among non-drinkers — a condition now re-named MASLD (Metabolic Associated Steatotic Liver Disease). Modern lifestyles — rich diets, low activity, irregular meals, and obesity — are now fueling this silent liver epi

The Modern Lifestyle Behind Growing Gas & Acidity Complaints If you’ve noticed more people around you complaining of gas, bloating, acidity, or reflux , you’re not alone. In Kolkata and across India, digestive problems linked to late-night eating have nearly doubled in recent years. Busy schedules, stress, and changing food habits—like late dinners, spicy meals, and caffeine—are pushing our digestive system to its limits. Dr. Prateik Poddar, a leading gastroenterologist in K