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Tests & Diagnostics for Cirrhosis by Get Healthy Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm Here is a list of some of the common tests and diagnostics for Cirrhosis: Biopsy CAT scan Hepatitis Liver biopsy Liver function Of course, these are just some of the common tests and diagnostics for Cirrhosis. You can connect with experts and other people who have Cirrhosisin the Wellsphere communities. If you're interested in finding more Read on »

What I need to know about Cirrhosis of the Liver by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:39pm examination. How is cirrhosis diagnosed? Your symptoms, a physical examination, and certain tests can help your doctor diagnose cirrhosis. Some tests are Blood tests to see whether your liver is working properly. Routine blood tests may be normal in cirrhosis. However, with advanced cirrhosis, blood tests may reveal abnormal levels of bilirubin Read on »

What is Cirrhosis of the Liver? by Noman Khan Posted Tue 23 Jun 2009 6:54pm medical history, a physical examination, and laboratory tests. Signs The signs and symptoms of cirrhosis can range from an absence of symptoms (in 10 to 20...) blood test. The presence of AMA is detected in 90 percent of people with primary biliary cirrhosis. Alkaline phosphatase blood test. Primary biliary cirrhosis Read on »

Cirrhosis of the Liver by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm

1 Comment to impotence, kidney dysfunction and failure, and osteoporosis. Diagnosis The doctor may diagnose cirrhosis on the basis of symptoms, laboratory tests, the medical history... cannot live without a functioning liver. In cirrhosis of the liver, scar tissue replaces normal, healthy tissue, blocking the flow of blood through the organ and preventing Read on »

Modified Protein May Lead To First Cure For Cirrhosis Of The Liver by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:56pm

2 Comments hepatitis, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, pulmonary fibrosis, scleroderma and burns. Six years ago, the UC San Diego School of Medicine research team discovered the cause of the excess fibrous tissue growth that leads to liver fibrosis and cirrhosis, and developed a way to block excess scar tissue in mice. At that time, the best hope seemed to be future Read on »

Cirrhosis of the Liver by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:39pm

3 Comments . Cirrhosis of the liver is one of the most serious diseases of liver. It refers to all forms of liver disease characterised by a significant loss of cells. This disease is quite common... potent cause of cirrhosis of the liver. It has been estimated that one out of 12 chronic alcoholics in the United States develops cirrhosis. The disease can progress to end-stage Read on »

Liver Cirrhosis - Palmar Erythema by Dr. Indian Medic .. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 20 Jan 2011 5:50am Palmar erythema in a case of advanced Alcoholic liver disease with Cirrhosis. Read on »

HEP C = Cirrhosis, Right? WRONG! by rickisjourney Posted Sat 02 Jan 2010 12:00am cases of cirrhosis, there are no specific symptoms that would make the physician suspect cirrhosis. At an early stage, even laboratory tests may not show evidence of cirrhosis. Currently we do not have an accurate way of diagnosing cirrhosis by doing a blood test. Even though there is a commercially-available blood test for detecting advanced fibrosis Read on »

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm

1 Comment cirrhosis diagnosed? Primary biliary cirrhosis is diagnosed through laboratory tests, x rays, and in some cases, a liver biopsy to help to determine the extent of disease... Primary biliary cirrhosis is a disease that slowly destroys the liver’s bile ducts. Bile is a substance produced in the liver that helps digest fat in the small intestine Read on »

What Is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)? by rickisjourney Posted Mon 16 Aug 2010 12:00am of course I had to find out more information about as soon as possible... so here it is! Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) is a chronic liver disease that slowly destroys the bile ducts within the liver (intrahepatic bile ducts). Liver inflammation over a period of years may cause scarring which leads to cirrhosis. PBC is NOT alcohol Read on »