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Cirrhosis is a chronic, degenerative disease in which normal liver cells are damaged and are then replaced by scar tissue.Cirrhosis changes the structure of the liver and the blood vessels that nourish it. The disease reduces the liver''s ability t...
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Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver and poor liver function as a result of chronic liver disease.Cirrhosis is caused by chronic liver disease. Common causes of chronic liver disease in the U.S. include:.Hepatitis C infection Long-term alcohol abuse...
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The liver is a large organ in the upper right part of the abdominal cavity. A healthy liver metabolizes proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Also, it makes a digestive fluid (bile), removes blood toxins, and is involved in the blood clotting process.
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Cirrhosis is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver in which normal liver cells are damaged and then replaced by scar tissue. There are different types of cirrhosis that could afflict a person.Cirrhosis changes the structure of the liver and ...
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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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Detailed information on cirrhosis, chronic liver disease, and fibrosis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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An evaluation helps your doctor find the cause of your liver problem. You may have a health history, an exam, and some tests. Treatment can control or slow down liver scarring. Follow your doctor's instructions. Your treatment plan may include medications and some lifestyle changes, such as avoiding alcohol.
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My 75-year-old father has cirrhosis of the liver due to alcoholism. He also has type 2 diabetes. How will the cirrhosis affect his diabetes?
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Gastrointestinal(GI) bleeding refers to any bleeding that starts in the gastrointestinal tract, which extends from the mouth to the anus.The amount of bleeding can range from nearly undetectable to acute, massive, and life threatening.Bleeding may...
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GI bleeding studies uses radioactive materials in the investigation of bleeding from the gastrointestinal(GI) tract. These studies go under various names such as"GI bleeding scans" or"Tagged red blood cell scans."
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Patients taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors may be at increased risk for gastrointestinal bleeding, particularly if they are also taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
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Alcoholic hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by alcohol.Irritation, be it from toxins or infections, causes a similar response in body organs. The response is known as inflammation and consists of:.
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Alcoholic liver disease is damage to the liver and its function due to alcohol abuse.Liver disease due to alcohol; Cirrhosis or hepatitis- alcoholic; Laennec''s cirrhosis.Alcoholic liver disease usually occurs after years of excessive drinking. The...
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Detailed information on alcoholic hepatitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on alcohol induced liver disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Orthostatic hypotension refers to a reduction of blood pressure(systolic blood pressure that occurs when the heart contracts) of at lest 20 mmHg or a diastolic pressure(pressure when the heart muscle relaxes) of at least 10 mmHg within three minut...
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Orthostatic hypotension is an abnormal decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up. This may lead to fainting.When a person stands upright, a certain amount of blood normally pools in the veins of the ankles and legs.
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Also known as peritoneal tap or abdominal tap, paracentesis consists of drawing fluid from the abdomen through a needle.Although little or no fluid is present in the abdominal(peritoneal) cavity of a healthy man, more than half an ounce may accumu...
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An abdominal tap is a procedure used to remove fluid from the abdomen.This test may be done in an office setting, treatment room, or hospital.The puncture site will be cleaned and shaved, if necessary. You then receive a local numbing medicine.
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Paracentesis is a procedure during which fluid from the abdomen is removed through a needle.There are two reasons to take fluid out of the abdomen. One is to analyze it.
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Paracentesis is a minimally invasive procedure using a needle to remove fluid from the abdomen.There are two reasons to take fluid out of the abdomen. One is to analyze it for diagnostic purposes; the other is to relieve pressure.
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Paracentesis is a procedure in which excess fluid in the abdomen is sampled by aspiration through a needle. The fluid may be called ascites fluid, abdominal fluid, or peritoneal fluid.Paracentesis is commonly performed to identify the cause of new...
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