Rare Disease Show: Episode 2 Understanding Budd Chiari Syndrome with Dr Shrihari Anikhindi - Video

Published On 2024-05-14T08:30:00+05:30 | Updated On 28 May 2024 12:32 PM IST

Overview

Medical Dialogues presents a rare disease series, focusing on uncommon medical conditions. Rare diseases are medical conditions that affect only a small percentage of the population. Throughout this series, we'll discuss these rare diseases in various episodes, with medical experts providing clear explanations and insights.

Rare Disease Show Episode 2- In today's show we will cover Budd Chiari Syndrome. Budd-Chiari Syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by the obstruction of the hepatic veins that drain blood from the liver.

In this episode, Dr. Shrihari Anikhindi, Associate Consultant at the Institute of Liver Gastroenterology & Pancreatico Biliary Sciences at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi shares his insights by addressing the following questions-

1. Can you provide an overview of Budd-Chiari Syndrome, talking about how rare this syndrome is? What are its causes, symptoms, and risk factors?

2.How is Budd-Chiari Syndrome diagnosed, and what diagnostic tests are typically conducted to confirm the condition?

3. What are the treatment options available for Budd-Chiari Syndrome, and how is the choice of treatment determined?

4. Are there any lifestyle changes or dietary modifications recommended for individuals with Budd-Chiari Syndrome?

5. Can you discuss the prognosis of Budd-Chiari Syndrome and the long-term outlook for patients receiving treatment?

6. Are there any ongoing research efforts or clinical trials aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of Budd-Chiari Syndrome

Speakers

Dr. Nandita Mohan

BDS, MDS( Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry)

Dr. Nandita Mohan is a practicing pediatric dentist with more than 5 years of clinical work experience. Along with this, she is equally interested in keeping herself up to date about the latest developments in the field of medicine and dentistry which is the driving force for her to be in association with Medical Dialogues. She also has her name attached with many publications; both national and international. She has pursued her BDS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and later went to enter her dream specialty (MDS) in the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry from Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences. Through all the years of experience, her core interest in learning something new has never stopped. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751

Dr. Shrihari Anikhindi

Dr Shrihari Anikhindi MBBS, DNB (Gastroenterology), MNAMS is an Associate Consultant, Institute Of Liver Gastroenterology & Pancreatico Biliary Sciences at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi having over 6 years of experience overall. Dr Shrihari specialises in various aspects of Gastroenterology and Hepatology with all Advanced Endoscopic Procedures (EUS, ERCP, Third Space Endoscopy, Enteroscopy, Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy Etc). His areas of interest include Advanced Endoscopy, Luminal Gastroenterology And GI Motility. He is also an active Member Of Society Of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Of India (SGEI).