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Is hypertension and portal hypertension the same?
No. Portal Hypertension is specific hypertension in the portal system while general hypertension is the primary hypertension. Portal hypertension happens when there is high pressure in the portal circulation or the circulation in the Liver and lower body organs.
What is portal vein thrombosis?
The development of a blood clot in the vein that brings blood into the liver. Untreated portal vein thrombosis causes portal hypertension.
What is the difference between ascites and peritonitis?
Peritonitis is an infection of the peritoneum, the sack which surrounds the peritoneal cavity. It may be caused by a appendicitis, when the infected appendix ruptures allowing spread of infection. Ascites is an excessive accumulation of peritoneal fluid in the peritineum. It can be caused by cirrhosis which leads to portal hypertension. Ascites is therefore a symptom of liver failure. It notabley occurs in cases of Kwashiorkor.
Why splenomegaly occur in portal hypertension?
i think portal hypertension is a cause of spleenomegaly because in portal hypertension portal blood flow toward the spleen that may lead to over burden over the spleen
What body parts does portal hypertension affect?
Portal hypertension is high blood pressure in the portal vein. The portal vein is a blood vessel that takes blood from the spleen to the liver. Therefore these are the parts of the body portal hypertension would affect.
What causes ascitic fluid?
Ascitic fluid is caused by conditions that lead to an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, such as liver cirrhosis, heart failure, kidney disease, and certain cancers. This accumulation occurs when the body is unable to properly regulate fluid balance, leading to the formation of ascites.
What does excessive ingestion of ethanol over a long period causes?
That causes the cirrhosis of the liver. You get the signs of liver failure and portal hypertension at the same time.
What Causes Portal hypertensive gastropathy?
Portal hypertensive gastropathy is primarily caused by increased pressure in the portal venous system, often due to liver cirrhosis or other conditions that lead to portal hypertension. This elevated pressure can result in changes to the gastric mucosa, leading to abnormal blood flow and vascular changes that disrupt normal gastric function. The condition can cause symptoms such as gastrointestinal bleeding and may lead to complications like anemia. Management often focuses on controlling portal hypertension and addressing any underlying liver disease.
Can the spleen cause esophageal varices?
Esophageal varices are typically caused by portal hypertension due to liver disease, not by the spleen. However, if the spleen becomes enlarged (splenomegaly) due to certain conditions like cirrhosis, it can contribute to an increase in portal hypertension and indirectly worsen esophageal varices.
What type of cirrhosis is also known as portal cirrhosis?
There is nothing as portal cirrhosis. There is a condition called as portal hypertension. In cirrhosis of liver you have signs of portal hypertension as well as of liver failure present in a given patient.
How do you get ascites?
typically liver failure. which leads to an obstruction of the portal vein. the fluid must go somewhere & the abdominal cavity is convient. talk to your md. ascites isn't trivial.
What is the cure for portal hypertension?
distal splenal renal shunt
