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Portal Hypertension
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Liver Failure
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Bleeding disorders (coagulopathy)Bleeding esophageal varicesBuild-up of fluid in the abdomen (ascites) and infection of the fluid (bacterial peritonitis)ComaHepatic encephalopathyIncreased pressure in the blood vessels of the liver (portal hyperte...
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Cirrhosis-related liver damage cannot be reversed, but further damage can be prevented by patients who:.
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The term"cirrhosis" was first used by René Laënnec(1781–1826) to describe the abnormal liver color of individuals with alcohol-induced liver disease. The word cirrhosis comes from the Greek word kirrhos, the name for a yellowish-br...
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Hepatic encephalopathy is brain and nervous system damage that occurs as a complication of liver disorders.Hepatic encephalopathy is caused by disorders that affect the liver. These include disorders that reduce liver function(such as cirrhosis or...
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Liver encephalopathy is a potentially life-threatening disease in which toxic substances accumulate in the blood. Also known as hepatic encephalopathy or hepatic coma, this condition can cause confusion, disorientation, abnormal neurological signs...
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Bleeding refers to the loss of blood. Bleeding can happen inside the body(internally) or outside the body(externally).
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Liver cancer is a form of cancer with a high mortality rate. Liver cancers can be classified into two types.
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Liver cancer is a form of cancer with a high mortality rate. Liver cancers can be classified into two types.
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Liver cancer is a form of cancer with a high mortality rate. Liver cancers are classified into two types.
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Liver cancer is a form of cancer with a high mortality rate. Liver cancers can be classified into two types.
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Edema is a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body''s cells(interstitial spaces).Normally the body maintains a balance of fluid in tissues by ensuring that the same amount of water enterin...
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Edema is the medical term for swelling. It is an abnormal retention of fluid in body tissue.Edema that is visible and localized often accompanies a soft-tissue injury, a sprain, or a fracture.
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Edema is a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body''s cells(interstitial spaces).Normally the body maintains a balance of fluid in tissues by ensuring that the same of amount of water ente...
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Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease. An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, as well as another 18 million who have low bone mass, or oste...
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Osteoporosis, which is characterized by a decrease in the mass of otherwise normal bone is the most common metabolic bone disease. Normal bone is made of a hard outer shell(the cortex) and an inner network of spicules(fibers), called trabeculae, t...
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Osteoporosis(literally"porous bone") is a condition characterized by bone fragility and fracturing. The World Health Organization(WHO) defines osteoporosis as a 25 percent reduction of bone mineral density(BMD) compared to that of a healthy young ...
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The word osteoporosis literally means"porous bones." It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium.
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The word osteoporosis literally means porous bones. It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium.
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The word osteoporosis literally means"porous bones." It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium.
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Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissues, leading to bone fragility and, consequently, an increase in fracture risk.The term osteoporosis comes from the Greek word osteon, meaning bone, and porus, ...
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Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissues, leading to bone fragility and, consequently, an increase in fracture risk.The term osteoporosis comes from the Greek word osteon, meaning bone, and porus, ...
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Bleeding esophageal varices occur when veins in the walls of the lower part of the esophagus and sometimes the upper part of the stomach are wider than normal(dilated).Bleeding varices are a life-threatening complication of increased blood pressur...
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Itching is a tingling or irritation of the skin that makes you want to scratch the affected area.Itching may occur all over the whole body(generalized) or only in one location(localized).Aging skin Atopic dermatitis Contact dermatitis( poison ivy ...
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Itching is an intense, distracting irritation or tickling sensation that may be felt all over the skin''s surface or confined to just one area. The medical term for itching is pruritus.Itching leads most people instinctively to scratch the affected...
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Itching, also called pruritus, is an unpleasant sensation of the skin that causes a person to scratch or rub the area to find relief. Itching can be confined to one spot(localized) or over the whole body(generalized).
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Itching is an intense, distracting irritation or tickling sensation that may be felt all over the skin''s surface or confined to just one area. The medical term for itching is pruritus.Itching instinctively leads most people to scratch the affected...
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Itching is an intense, distracting irritation or tickling sensation that may be felt all over the skin''s surface, or confined to just one area. The medical term for itching is"pruritus.".Itching instinctively leads most people to scratch the affec...
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A bruise is an area of skin discoloration. A bruise occurs when small blood vessels break and leak their contents into the soft tissue beneath the skin.Subcutaneous-- beneath the skin Intramuscular-- within the belly of the underlying muscle Perio...
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Bruises, or ecchymoses, are a discoloration and tenderness of the skin or mucous membranes due to the leakage of blood from an injured blood vessel into the tissues. Pupura refers to bruising as the result of a disease condition.
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Bruises, or ecchymoses, are a discoloration and tenderness of the skin or mucous membranes due to the leakage of blood from an injured blood vessel into the tissues. Purpura refers to bruising as the result of a disease condition.
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Bruises, or ecchymoses, are a discoloration and tenderness of the skin or mucous membranes due to the leakage of blood from an injured blood vessel into the tissues. Pupura refers to bruising as the result of a disease condition.
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Varicose veins are swollen, twisted, painful veins that have filled with an abnormal collection of blood.
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Varicose veins are dilated, tortuous, elongated superficial veins that are usually seen in the legs.Varicose veins, also called varicosities, are seen most often in the legs, although they can be found in other parts of the body. Most often, they ...
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Varicose veins are dilated, tortuous, elongated superficial veins that are usually seen in the legs but may be found in other bodily locations.Varicose veins, also called varicosities, are seen most often in the legs, although they can be found in...
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Varicose veins are dilated, tortuous, elongated superficial veins that appear most often in the legs.Varicose veins, also called varicosities, are seen most often in the legs, although they can be found in other parts of the body. Most often, they...
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