Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis : Complications

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Bleeding disorders (coagulopathy; Bleeding esophageal varices; Build-up of fluid in the abdomen (ascites) and infection of the fluid (bacterial peritonitis; Coma; Hepatic encephalopathy; Increased pressure in the blood vessels of the liver (portal...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 27, 2008
Cirrhosis-related liver damage cannot be reversed, but further damage can be prevented by patients who: eat properly get enough rest do not consume alcohol remain free of infection If the underlying cause of cirrhosis cannot be corrected or remove...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
The term "cirrhosis" was first used by Rene Laennec (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-brown color. Th...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
This condition involves losing blood. This can occur internally (when blood leaks from blood vessels inside the body), externally through a natural opening (such as the vagina , mouth, or rectum), or externally through a break in the skin.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 25, 2008
Bleeding esophageal varices result from dilated (wider than normal) veins in the walls of the lower part of the esophagus and sometimes the upper part of the stomach.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 20, 2008
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.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 17, 2007
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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 entering the body also leaves it.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Edema is the medical term for swelling. It is an abnormal retention of fluid in body tissue.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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 entering the body also leaves it.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Hepatic encephalopathy is brain and nervous system damage that occurs as a complication of liver disorders. It is characterized by various neurologic symptoms including changes in reflexes, changes in consciousness , and behavior changes that can range from mild to severe.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 13, 2006
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, loss of consciousness, and death .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Itching is a peculiar tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin that causes a desire to scratch the affected area.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 21, 2006
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Liver cancer is a form of cancer with a high mortality rate. Liver cancers can be classified into two types.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Liver cancer is a form of cancer with a high mortality rate. Liver cancers can be classified into two types.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
Liver cancer is a form of cancer with a high mortality rate. Liver cancers are classified into two types.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Liver cancer is a form of cancer with a high mortality rate. Liver cancers can be classified into two types.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 30, 2007
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, that give bone its characteristic strength.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Well Being
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 adult female.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
The word osteoporosis literally means " porous bones. " It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
The word osteoporosis literally means porous bones. It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
The word osteoporosis literally means " porous bones. " It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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 , meaning pore or passage.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
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 , meaning pore or passage.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, painful superficial veins resulting from poorly functioning valves.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 22, 2007
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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 other parts of the body.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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