Liver disease

Cells (SC) are morphologically characterized by dendrites that radiate from the main cell body leading to a star-like shape and giving rise to the name Stellate i.e. star-like. They can be found in various parts of the body such as: kidneys, lungs, liver, breast, and pancreas; some of these ones have been less thoroughly characterized compared to others such as hepatic SC [1-5]. Although the dissimilar microenvironment of SC in different parts of the body condition them to react different, it…

pain of the liver, ulcer, cholecystitis (Jarvis, 2012). Pain is described as constant with the presence of nausea and vomiting on occasion. Further testing is required to determine the state of the gallbladder and cystic duct. Testing will include: CBCd, serum Amylase and Lipase, ultrasonography, CT, and hepatoiminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan (Dains, Baumann, & Scheibel, 2012). Ultrasonography or CT: can produce imagines regarding size and flow of blood supply throughout the liver,…

disclosed to the family. Recently, a 48 year old, female that was considered to be a beloved mother, wife, and daughter, was diagnosed with a rare medical condition known as Pulmonary Hypertension which affects the pressures in the heart and lungs. The disease had been misdiagnosed over a year before a very special doctor gave the family hope; this is Helen’s journey with a terminal illness. Beginning the spring of 2015, Helen’s symptoms were present. She thought she had a cold due to the…

Childhood Obesity In the United States, seventeen percent of children are obese. That means that approximately 12.7 million children are affected in the United States (Childhood Obesity Facts). Obesity is defined as being twenty percent above the estimated range based on height and age. Childhood obesity can be genetically, medically, or physically obtained. Also, this condition can cause many serious issues that can possibly be fatal. In order to overcome this issue children must lose weight…

Cirrhosis is a late stage of progressive hepatic fibrosis which is a consequence of almost all chronic liver diseases; the main causes of liver cirrhosis are chronic viral infections (B, C or B+D), alcoholic etiologies and lately non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) (1). Around 50% of patients with cirrhosis have esophageal varices (EV), and one-third of all patients with varices will have variceal hemorrhage, representing an incidence of 5% and 15% in patients with small and large…

Hepatitis A According to the author, the initial symptoms of hepatitis A are generally related to Hippocrates. Hepatitis A outbreaks were first reported in the 17th and 18th century and were linked to Military campaigns. Initially, Hepatitis A was known as infectious hepatitis and was epidemiologically differentiated from Hepatitis B in 1940. Hepatitis B compared to Hepatitis A has a prolonged incubation period. However, the establishment of serologic tests permitted ultimate diagnosis of…

stage liver complications. The patient’s alcoholic cirrhosis denotes that the patient has developed this irreversible disease over the span of years that have gone undetected and untreated, that begun with alcoholic hepatitis and progressed all the way to alcoholic cirrhosis, due to the overconsumption of alcohol and his socioeconomic status (homeless). Alcoholic hepatitis is characterized by inflammation of the liver. In hepatitis, the inflammatory response causes edema to form in the liver…

can contribute to drug detoxification within the liver and bone health. Iron toxicity is a result of a genetic disease called hereditary hemochromatosis. Hemochromatosis is a result of increase of iron absorption. People with this disease, iron found in their body eventually builds up to deadly amounts (mainly in the blood and liver). If hemochromatosis goes untreated then, the excessive iron deposits lead to severe organ damage, mainly in the liver and heart. The RDA for ironin both men and…

mood naturally. * Body Chemistry Normalizer Ginseng contains numerous compounds that work synergistically to improve the immune system and adrenal functions. Researchers have found that ginseng can help detoxify the body of toxins, regenerate the liver and strengthen the gastrointestinal tract. When the body is functioning properly and your body chemistry is normalized, weight loss will…

The Effect of Insulin and Glucagon Before and After Meals Lucy Foley Course number and section Experiment Date Lab Partners Introduction Blood glucose is the preferred energy source for our bodies. Blood glucose is the preferred fuel source for ATP production and neurons absolutely have to have glucose. Other cells can use alternative nutrients, such as fatty acids, glycerol, and amino acids. Without glucose, neurons cannot function meaning humans could seizure and/or die. There are two…