Dr. Vikas Singla is one of the best and a very experienced Hepatologist in Delhi. He specializes in treating every kind of liver, gall bladder, and pancreatic disease.

1. A Brief About
Hepatology

3. Hepatology is the branch of medicine that involves
diagnosing, treating, preventing and managing the
conditions and diseases that affect the liver, gall bladder,
biliary tree and pancreas. This field of medicine was
previously considered to be the sub-specialty of
gastroenterology. But, presently, it is treated as a branch
of medicine only.

5. Why Hepatology has emerged as an
independent branch of medicine?
These days, the cases of liver diseases, gall bladder
dysfunction, and pancreatic disorders are on rise.
Consumption of contaminated water, and excessive
consumption of alcohol are two major reasons behind
the increase in such cases.

7. The number of people getting affected by the liver, gall
bladder, biliary tree and pancreatic diseases and
disorders is rising and so is the demand for
hepatologists. For this reason, hepatology emerged as
an independent branch of medicine.
Two most common diseases that are treated under
hepatology:

9. Alcoholic Liver Disease
Alcoholic liver diseases, as the name suggests, are caused
by overconsumption of alcohol. Alcoholic liver disease starts
with a fatty liver. If left untreated at initial stages, it transforms
into alcoholic hepatitis. As the condition worsens it takes the
form of fibrosis and even cirrhosis. Prominent symptoms of
alcoholic liver disorder are:

10. ● Loss of Appetite
● Unusual weight loss
● Nausea and vomiting
● Abdominal Pain
● Diarrhea
● Jaundice

11. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease occurs when fat builds up
in the liver, but not due to alcohol consumptions. This is
caused by obesity, hyperglycemia, high level of triglycerides,
and insulin resistance. Major symptoms of non-alcoholic fatty
liver disease are:

12. ● Fatigue
● Pain in upper right side of
abdomen
● Enlarged liver or spleen
● Jaundice
● Swelling in abdominal
region

13. Consult a renowned Hepatologist
Dr. Vikas Singla is one of the best and a very experienced
Hepatologist Delhi. He specializes in treating every kind of liver,
gall bladder, and pancreatic disease. After working at AIIMS till
2011, he joined Sir Gangaram Hospital, where he is currently
working. If diagnosed with any liver related ailment, people should
contact a renowned hepatologist, such as Dr. Vikas Singla.

14. CONTACT US
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi-110060, Private OPD, Room No. F 92, 1st Floor
Ph: +91-08860487322, +91-9968407407
Email: singlavikas1979@gmail.com