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Primary sclerosing cholangitis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a chronic liver disease caused by progressive inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts of the liver. The inflammation impedes the flow of bile to the gut, which can ultimately lead to liver cirrhosis and liver failure. The underlying cause of the…
What Is Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis? Primary sclerosing cholangitis is inflammation with progressive scarring and narrowing of the bile ducts in and outside the liver. Eventually, the ducts become blocked and then obliterated. Cirrhosis, liver failure, and sometimes bile duct cancer develop. * Symptoms begin gradually and include worsening fatigue, itchiness, and, later, jaundice. * An…
Nasal Bleeding Nasal bleeding frequency are the most common spontaneous bleeding, and make up according to different sources of 3-5% of the total number of hospitalized in ENT hospitals. Differences in the number and nature of nasal bleeding, ceteris paribus, between the male and female sex were observed. Nosebleeds usually occur suddenly and may be…
Hormone Imbalance – Check Your Liver By: Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP, CH The liver is one of the most hard-working organs of the body and a healthy liver is critical to many aspects of overall wellness. Most people are aware that the liver is the main filter of the body. It is true…
Hernia Information A hernia occurs when the contents of a body cavity bulge out of the area where they are normally contained. These contents, usually portions of intestine or abdominal fatty tissue, are enclosed in the thin membrane that naturally lines the inside of the cavity. Hernias by themselves may be asymptomatic (produce no symptoms)…
Hepatorenal syndrome: Progressive renal failure KEY POINTS ■ The main driving force behind the development of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is portal hypertension, and the key event is linked to splanchnic arterial vasodilation. ■ Therapy should be geared toward increasing intravascular volume, as the underlying issue appears related to depletion of effective circulating volume depletion (third…
Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) In some patients, type 1 HRS develops spontaneously without any identifiable precipitating factor, whereas in others it can occur in close association with systemic bacterial infections, in particular SBP, acute alcoholic hepatitis, and large volume paracentesis without albumin expansion. SBP precipitates type 1 HRS in approximately 20% of cases despite appropriate treatment…
Gallstones Cholelithiasis; Gallbladder attack; Biliary colic; Gallstone attack; Biliary calculus Last reviewed: August 11, 2011. Gallstones are hard, pebble-like deposits that form inside the gallbladder. Gallstones may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. See also: Acute cholecystitis Choledocholithiasis Causes, incidence, and risk factors The cause of…
Four Ways to Beat Cirrhosis Fatigue Fatigue is a problem frequently experienced by those with chronic hepatitis. Fortunately, there are several different kinds of approaches that can help mitigate fatigue. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. As the most common symptom of chronic hepatitis, fatigue is also one of the hardest ones to address. Likely because of…
Fatigue and Liver Disease In this article, which is excerpted from my book “ Dr. Melissa Palmer’s Guide to Hepatitis and Liver Disease” I will discuss one of the most common and debilitating symptoms among individuals with liver disease – fatigue. Fatigue is a symptom characterized by a diminished ability to exert oneself, usually associated…