Cirrhosis

the evils of high-fructose corn syrup but the new research shows that even pure cane sugar might be just bad for you. It had become an independent risk cause for not only cardiovascular diseases, but also other chronic diseases, including liver cirrhosis and dementia.…

It should not be forgotten that alcoholism itself is a disease. The chemistry of alcohol allows it to affect nearly every cell in the human body. After prolonged exposure to alcohol the brain adapts to the changes it makes and becomes dependent on it. The severity of this disease is influenced by such factors as genetics, psychology, culture and physical pain. It is said that the risk of alcoholism in sons of alcoholic fathers is twenty-five percent. One of the main problems with quitting…

I feel like the discussion about marijuana has been an ongoing debate for many years, and though it has its pros and cons I feel like that marijuana should be legalized. The reasoning behind my decision is because I feel like other drugs that are legal in the United States such as smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol carries the same side effects as smoking/ingesting marijuana. Pros for legalizing marijuana would be it would boost the economy through revenue according to the book. Another pro…

Skin Rash- back pain- anorexia- Nausea- Vomiting- Diarrhea- Constipation- Dizziness- and Other Signs )- Neurological Complication :(Guillain-Barré syndrome- microcephaly)- Underlying disease :(Diabetes- Hypertension- Asplenia- Immunodeficiency- Cirrhosis- Hyperlipidaemia- Alcoholism) – clinical outcome (Death- Microcephaly- Recovery) -Laboratory finding :CFS (Neu- Lymph- Pro- Glu) – Blood glucose – Leukopenia- Thrombocytopenia- Complet blood count(WBCs-RBCs-PL)- ESR- CRP- Blood culture- CSF…

fungal infection. You cannot receive a live vaccine while using Prednisone. You should avoid being near sick people. These are some of the conditions where Prednisone cannot be taken. • any illness that causes diarrhea; • liver disease (such as cirrhosis); • kidney disease; • heart disease, high blood pressure, low levels of potassium in your blood; • a thyroid disorder; • diabetes; • a history of malaria; • tuberculosis; • osteoporosis; • glaucoma, cataracts, or herpes infection of the eyes; •…

HCCs, who initially managed by percutaneous RFA. From June 2000 through December 2006, among HCC, 256 patients with HCC were treated with RFA in our center, we identified 64 with cirrhosis and thrombocytopenia as reflected by a platelet count 37-99 x 109 /L. Statistical analysis was performed for factors suggested to contribute to bleeding or liver decompensation. Selection Criteria for RFA Procedures. In our institute, the decision of treatment is individually for each patient by a…

The Dark Truth of Alcohol Every 53 minutes there is one person killed by an alcohol impaired driver in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2016). To being, alcohol is a well-known misused beverage, despite its adverse effects on the human body, society and the economy. The United States spent $249 billion dollars in 2010 (CDC, 2016). Whether it involves drinking on occasion, weekly or daily throughout this article it will discuss the impact…

About 2 yrs. ago I was having trouble with my mom’s AARP/Medicare Complete insured through United Healthcare. I mother has Autoimmune Hepatitis (Inflammation in the liver that occurs when the immune system attacks the liver) and Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (An autoimmune disease that causes progressive destruction of the bile ducts). Her liver doctor proscribed her Mycophenolate (Cellcept) but insurance denied to pay for this $800+ a month medication. The pharmacy sent in an appeal to the…

Substance abuse and addictive behaviors is a scary and sad topic that negatively affects many people. When I was a child my parents never exposed me to drugs or alcohol. They would never use drugs and never drank alcohol around my brothers and myself. I was not familiar with what drugs and alcohol were until my early middle school days when classmates would talk about it at school and from television. Unfortunately my innocent mind was washed and I became more and more exposed to it. Not…

Are you aware that approximately 25,000 people are killed due to drunk driving? In addition, alcohol is the number one factor in traffic deaths.(Gottfried 51) Not only teenagers, but adults, too, and even babies. Is drinking and driving still a problem for teenagers? That is a question most adults worry about, especially if their child(ren) is involved in a terrible car accident. That is one thing a parent does not want to go through. Many teens do not know how this effects people both…