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What sort of Doctor is a specialist for treating a liver patient?
Many doctors deal with patients who have cirrhosis, mainly depending on what the cause of the cirrhosis was. But there is a specialty who deals with the liver, a hepatologist.
How many people will develop hepatoma in the US?
In the United States, about five persons in every 200,000 will develop a hepatoma (70% to 75% of cases of primary liver cancers are HCC).
How many people will develop hepatoma in Africa and Asia?
In Africa and Asia, over 40 persons in 200,000 will develop hepatoma (more than 90% of cases of primary liver are HCC).
How many stages of cirrhosis are they Varices Stages of varices?
Cirrhosis is generally classified into four stages: compensated cirrhosis, decompensated cirrhosis, and then two subcategories of decompensated cirrhosis, which include early and advanced stages. Varices, or esophageal varices, are often assessed using the modified classification system, typically categorized into small, medium, and large varices. The presence and size of varices indicate the severity of portal hypertension and the risk of bleeding. Regular monitoring is essential for managing patients with cirrhosis to prevent complications associated with varices.
Should you be smoking marijuana with hep c and cirrhosis?
Recent research has linked marijuana use with an increased incidence of cirrhosis (liver scarring) in patients with hepatitis C. It is unclear whether this is a cause and effect relationship or if patients with hepatitis C who use marijuana have more advanced disease. There is some scientific basis for why cannabis could cause worsening cirrhosis. For the time being specialist doctors caution patients with hepatitis C against using marijuana (in any form: smoking and oral intake) until more information is available. Even moderate amounts of alcohol can be devastating to a liver with hepatitis C over time and patients are usually advised not to drink any alcohol. As far as we know smoking cigarettes has not been associated with worsening liver cirrhosis. Smoking is bad for your health in many other ways. Dr. Tom Guzowski (Gastroenterologist and Internist) University of Alberta
What is more serious fatty liver or cirrhosis of the liver?
Fatty liver is usually benign, but carries a 10 to 20% risk of developing cirrhosis. Cirrhosis itself can be due to many reasons, and carries a much worse prognosis.
What do patients with systemic mastocytosis often develop?
Many patients with systemic mastocytosis also develop urticaria pigmentosa.
Does everyone with cirrhosis of the liver have cancer?
No, not everyone with cirrhosis of the liver has cancer. Cirrhosis is a condition characterized by severe liver scarring, which can increase the risk of developing liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) over time. However, many individuals with cirrhosis do not develop cancer, though they may be monitored regularly for any signs of malignancy. Early detection and management of cirrhosis can help reduce the risk of cancer development.
What is the liver disease casused by drinking heavily for many years?
Hepatic cirrhosis
How do you live with liver cirrhosis without transplantation?
Some weaks to many years
How do I know if you have scar tissue on your liver?
Biopsy. It is the only way to make a certain diagnosis of cirrhosis, although many clinical signs, laboratory findings, and imaging findings are pathognomonic of cirrhosis.
How do you describe primary biliary cirrhosis?
Has many features to suggest that it is an autoimmune disease, the system that drains bile from the liver into the intestines is progressively destroyed, the liver becomes scarred, leading to cirrhosis.
