Dipika Kakar Diagnosed With ‘Tennis Ball-Sized’ Liver Tumour, What You Should Know About Liver Health

Actress Dipika Kakar, who is known for her outstanding role in the television soap opera Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum (2019), has recently been diagnosed with a liver tumour, which is the size of a tennis ball.

Dipika Kakar's husband, actor Shoaib Ibrahim, shared the news in a vlog on his YouTube channel.

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The vlog titled ‘Need your Prayers’ further revealed that Kakar will be undergoing surgery soon.

Ibrahim states in the video, which has garnered over 1 million views, “Dipika is not well. There is a serious stomach issue. When I was in Chandigarh, Dipika started having pain in her stomach, and initially, we thought it was due to acidity. When the pain did not go away after treating for 1-2 days, she consulted our family doctor, who also treated my father. He put her on some antibiotics and suggested some blood tests….”

"The blood test showed an infection in her body. Our doctor asked us to visit again, and when we met him, he asked us to do a CT scan, and it showed that Dipika has a tumour in the left lobe of her liver, which is the size of a tennis ball. It was very shocking for us”.

Liver and its function

Did you know that the liver is one of the largest organs in the human body?

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the liver can perform over 500 functions, which include the digestion of protein, mineral storage, the removal of waste products from your body, controlling immune responses, maintaining glucose, and processing bilirubin.

11 ways to protect yourself from liver diseases

Want to stay healthy and protect your liver? It just takes a bit of dedication and smart lifestyle choices.

By following these expert tips from Johns Hopkins Medicine, you can reduce your risk of developing a range of liver diseases, including jaundice, liver failure, liver enlargement, alcoholic liver disease, cholestasis, cirrhosis, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. 

• Keep yourself updated on your shots.
• Often wash your hands, especially after using the bathroom, petting a pet and before eating.
• Limit your exposure to toxins, such as cleaning supplies, chemicals and tobacco products.
• Ensure to keep your cholesterol within a normal range.
• You can't be careless about your sugar levels.
• Avoid sharing needles, razors, toothbrushes or other personal items.
• Avoid smoking or using other tobacco products.
• Always eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight.
• Limit your alcohol intake.
• Always consult with your health care provider about the medicines you’re taking, including over-the-counter products, such as pain relievers.
• The Johns Hopkins Medicine encourages practising safe sex to reduce the risk of contracting hepatitis or other health problems.