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Ascites: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prognsosis

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

massive ascites

Ascites refers to the collection within the abdominal cavity. In Greek, the word askos means bag or sac. The collected fluid is called the ascitic fluid. It can be caused by many disorders but the most common cause is portal hypertension due to cirrhosis which results in increased pressure in the veins that bring blood […]

Filed Under: Digestive System

Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

conditions-associated-with-alpha-1-antitrypsin-deficiency

Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency or α1-antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disorder that may cause lung disease and liver disease. The signs and symptoms of the condition and the age at which they appear vary among individuals. It is an autosomal-codominant condition with more than 120 alleles identified. Out of them, PiZZ is responsible for nearly […]

Filed Under: Chest Diseases, Digestive System

Cirrhosis of Liver- Causes, Presentation and Treatment

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Cirrhosis formation in alcoholic liver disease

Cirrhosis of liver condition characterized by hepatic cell necrosis, resulting in the collapse of hepatic architecture and nodular regeneration along with regenerative attempts leading to the formation of nodules. It is a progressive condition and develops over many years, slowly. Eventually, unabated, it could end the liver function. Cirrhosis is caused by many different diseases, […]

Filed Under: Digestive System

Viral Hepatitis – Presentation and Treatment

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Viral hepatitis types

Viral hepatitis can be caused by any one of the Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis E and  Delta virus, Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, rubella virus and virus of yellow fever. Hepatitis A Virus This is an RNA virus transmitted by feco-oral route. Incubation period is 2-6 weeks. It leads to acute […]

Filed Under: Blog, Digestive System, Infections

Clinical Examination Of Abdomen

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

Label of examination of abdomen

Like all other examinations, the examination of the abdomen begins with the history of the patient. A patient of abdominal disorder may present with numerous symptoms which must be asked whilst taking the history and noted on examination. History The history begins by asking the patient about the main complaints. Then we move on to […]

Filed Under: Presentation, Digestive System, Health, Procedures

Digital Clubbing or Nail Clubbing – Causes and Grading

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

gnfl digital clubbing photograph

Digital clubbing or nail clubbing or finger clubbing is bulbous enlargement of soft parts of the terminal phalanges with both transverse and longitudinal curving of the nails. The swelling of the terminal phalanges in clubbing occurs due to interstitial edema and dilation of the arterioles and capillaries. Digital clubbing is also called fingernail clubbing or […]

Filed Under: Presentation, Chest Diseases, Digestive System, Health

Jaundice and Its Causes

By Dr Arun Pal Singh

jaundice or icterus image from Wikipedia, public domain

Jaundice is a symptom complex that is characterized by the yellow coloration of tissues and body fluids due to an increase in bile pigment bilirubin and related products. For understanding the causes of jaundice, first, we need to learn about the metabolism of bilirubin. Jaundice is also known as icterus. Bilirubin Metabolism Breakdown Hemoglobin released […]

Filed Under: Digestive System

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