What I need to know about Cirrhosis of the Liverby
Dr. Anshu Gupta
can help your doctor diagnose cirrhosis. Some tests are
Blood tests to see whether your liver...
What is cirrhosis of the liver?
Cirrhosis refers to scarring of the liver. Scar tissue forms...
Cirrhosis of the Liverby
Dr. Anshu Gupta
to help absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins. You cannot live without a functioning liver.
In cirrhosis... alcoholism and hepatitis C are the most common ones.
Alcoholic liver disease. To many people, cirrhosis...
Tests & Diagnostics for Cirrhosisby
Get Healthy
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...
This link provides some of the drug information and side effects of Haldol:
http://www.healthsquare.com/newrx/hal1193.htm
Primary Biliary Cirrhosisby
Dr. Anshu Gupta
Primary biliary cirrhosis is a disease that slowly destroys the liver’s bile ducts. Bile.... When the ducts are damaged, bile builds up in the liver and damages liver tissue. Biliary cirrhosis can develop...
Cirrhosis of the Liverby
Dr. Anshu Gupta
, and the production of bile acids, bile salts, and substances important for blood coagulation.
Cirrhosis of the liver... is the most potent cause of cirrhosis of the liver. It has been estimated that one out of 12 chronic alcoholics...
A study in Denmark shows after 1 year 49% of patients with variceal bleeding died. After 5 years, 80% of patients who had variceal bleeding as complications died.
Curcumin delays liver damage, cirrhosisby
Dr. John Z.livercirrhosis.
The research team analyzed tissue and blood samples from mice with chronic liver..., one of the principal components of the Indian spice turmeric, seems to delay the liver damage...
Signs & Symptoms of Cirrhosisby
Well Med
Here is a list of some of the common signs and symptoms of Cirrhosis:
Ankle swelling
Ascites... function
Digestive bleeding
Edema
Enlarged liver
Enlarged spleen
Esophageal bleeding...
HEPABIG VACCINE
My husband was diagnose as having livercirrhosis thru a dynamic liver scan... which could be the possible cause of cirrhosis. What would be the possible management in his case. Would it help if HEPABIG be administer to him or just confine with liver protective agent. If HEPABIG is possible how many times...crap
liver numbers
our son has elavated liver numbers of 16. he has cirrhosis how bad is this? Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. liver numbers You don't indicate what the specific livertest was. I suggest you discuss this with a liver specialist.crap
Truvada & HepB (not HIV+)
I have cirrosis of the liver due to chronic HepB but am not HIV positive. Recently I was put...? I was previously on a combination of Lamivudine & Adefevoir Deprovil but one raised blood test showed a raised level of something(presumably viral count) so I was switched prior to a 2nd blood test which actually showed levels had returned...crap
I seem to have a reaction to all drugs that i take for osteoperosis
I according to Doctors have an liver disease called "primary bilhary cirrhosis". I take five tablets a day to help my liver produce bile, the tablet is called "ursodeoxycholic acid".
I have regular scans for this and on my last scan the Doctor said i must go for a bone density test, the result...crap
Please Help: Cirrhosis and Hep B
done to my liver and how young I am (33 yrs old) also one of my Hep B tests always comes out a bit strange even...) I just had my LFTs done and all my liver functions are still normal...the only test that came out high was my AST 51... Hi Dr.Dieterich,I have a few questions regarding my diagnosis for Cirrhosis. When I first...crap
LiverCirrhosis
My mother-in-law, 52 y/o was diagnosed of LiverCirrhosis last Feb. 10, 2008.On Feb. 14... it in a simplest way. Thank you so much. GOD bless. Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. LiverCirrhosis That's a very low viral load is the cirrhosis is due to HBV infection. Given that the antigen test is positive...crap
Please Help!! Just found out I have Cirrhosis and I am devestated!!
Dear Dr. Dieterich, I am so distraught. I just found out I have Cirrhosis of the liver...!! That is surprising, however not that surprising. You can live a long time with cirrhosis and liver transplant... life. Treatment will depend on the results of those tests. You should also see a liver person...crap
hep c
my husband was recently diagnosised with cirrhosis of liver w/enlarged spleen and two lesions...? Michael Fried, M.D. hep c Cirrhosis means scarring of the liver and hepatitis C is one of many chronic liver diseases that can lead to cirrhosis. Patients with HCV cirrhosis are at risk for cancer...crap
Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV
Managing Cirrhosis
A damaged liver can still function, but people who have developed cirrhosis are at risk for liver failure and other serious, life-threatening complications. People with compensated cirrhosis should be screened for liver cancer and monitored regularly for decreasing liver function...crap
Hep C
What are the treatments available with decompensated livercirrhosis? How to slow down the progress of the disease? Barbara McGovern, M.D. Hep C For decompensated liver disease, I would highly suggest that you should be seen at a tertiary care center with a liver transplant program...crap