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Digestive System

Hepatic Encephalopathy – Types, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Pathogenesis of hepatic encephalopathy

Hepatic encephalopathy is a spectrum of neural and behavioral symptoms like changes in personality, cognitive impairment and depression of consciousness in patients with the liver disorder [in absence of any brain lesion – encephalopathy means disease of brain per se, hepatic means pertaining to liver.] It is most commonly associated with cirrhosis and liver failure. […]

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Liver Diseases – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

liver diseases can occur for variety of reasons

Liver disease is a common term that includes any condition that affects the liver. There is a spectrum of diseases that can affect the organ. These conditions develop due to different causes but affect the liver to produce liver damage and a profile of symptoms and signs that suggests liver involvement. Brief About Structure and […]

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Chylous Ascites – Causes, Presentation and Treatment

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

chylous ascites can occur due to bloackage or leakage of lymphatics

Chylous ascites is a less common form of ascites resulting from a collection of lymph in the abdominal cavity due to an interruption in the lymphatic system. It is also called milky ascites because of the milky appearance of the fluid. By definition, the presence of more than 200 mg per dl triglycerides in ascitic […]

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MELD and PELD Score

By Dr Surbhi Mahajan

MELD score for liver ailments

MELD is the short form for the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease, a scoring system that is used for gauging prognosis and determining priority for receipt of a liver transplant. The score was developed at Mayo’s clinic to predict mortality within three months of surgery in patients who had undergone a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt […]

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Liver Fibrosis Causes, Presentation and Treatment

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Liver fibrosis and other liver damages

Liver fibrosis or hepatic fibrosis is an aggressive wound healing, often triggered by chronic injury and resulting in excessive connective tissue in the liver. In simple terms, it means scarring in response to liver injury. Liver fibrosis itself does not cause any symptoms but can lead to portal hypertension or cirrhosis. Various types of chronic […]

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Heartburn Causes and Treatment

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Heartburn Causes and Treatment

Heartburn is a symptom of Gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is the painful burning sensation described by person having gastroesophageal reflux disease caused by stomach acid refluxes up into esophagus. This pain is felt behind the sternum or breastbone, either as a spasm or a sharp pain. The pain often rises in the chest and may […]

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Scurvy Presentation and Treatment

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

x-ray changes in scurvy

Scurvy is a state of dietary deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It is called Barlow’s disease in infants. Scurvy is uncommon now but can affect adults and children with poor nutrition. Although scurvy can occur at any age, the incidence of scurvy peaks in children aged 6-12 months and elderly populations. Scurvy is uncommon […]

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Gastrointestinal Diseases-Symptoms and Causes

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases depend on the site

Gastrointestinal diseases are diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The gastrointestinal tract or digestive system tract is a system of serially connected organs from the mouth to the anus. Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus are major regions of the digestive system. Symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases are of various types. These […]

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Alcoholic Liver Disease

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Cirrhosis formation in alcoholic liver disease

Alcoholic liver disease is a spectrum of liver injury caused by heavy and prolonged alcohol use, ranging from simple fatty liver to frank cirrhosis. Read more about Liver diseases- Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment The burden of alcohol-related disease is highest in the developed world. Alcoholic liver disease may be classified as: Alcoholic fatty liver […]

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Portal Hypertension – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

portal hypertension - portal venous system

Portal hypertension is an increase in the blood pressure within a system of veins called the portal venous system. Normal portal pressure is generally considered to be between 5 and 10 mm Hg. Once the portal pressure rises to 12 mm, complications arise. Relevant Anatomy and Physiology The portal venous system refers to the vessels […]

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