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Liver
The liver is a reddish brown gland that secretes digestive juices to aid in the digestion and absorption of food.
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Does cocaine cause liver damage?
yes it does good luck with the conebone
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Does she had a liver mean she has a liver disease?
Not all the time only if she gets a simple blood test that can tell you.
What position should a patient be after a liver biopsy?
Before the test:
the position is supine with the client's right hand placed under the head.
an alternative position is the left side-laying position. the client is instructed to remain still as much as possible during the test.
after the test:
on your right side for at least 2 hours
What are the main causes of liver damage?
The main two causes of liver damage are alcoholism and hepatitis.
If you have alcoholic liver damage you may have some vague symptoms such as:
- feeling some pain in the liver (under the lower right hand side of your ribs)
- having a general feeling of poor health and fatigue
- loss of appetite
- a sick, nauseous feeling, especially in the mornings and often accompanied by diarrhea.
Either of the two main causes can result in the above and these other specific symptoms. If you have any of the preceding or following symptoms, you should talk to your doctor at once.
- yellow eyes or, in more severe cases, yellow skin (jaundice)
- vomiting blood
- dark black, tarry, stools
- significant weight loss
- periods of confusion or poor memory
Why It is not possible to transplant gallbladder without liver transplant?
The gallbladder is not essential - you can live without it quite easily (like your appendix). So it is never transplanted since it is not necessary. And when having a liver transplant, the gallbladder (both the original and the transplanted) are removed. Nobody with a liver transplant has a gall-bladder.
What are mildly enlarged periportal and gastrohepatic ligament lymph nodes?
Mildly enlarged periportal and gastrohepatic ligament lymph nodes are usually seen in malignancies of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and lymphoma. For those with enlarged periportal and gastrohepatic ligament lymph nodes without evidence of the above malignancies, biopsies are recommended to ascertain where the malignant cells are coming from.
What is the function of the liver Why is it so large?
The liver has many functions. Some of the functions are: to produce substances that break down fats, convert glucose to glycogen, produce urea (the main substance of urine), make certain amino acids (the building blocks of proteins), filter harmful substances from the blood (such as alcohol), storage of vitamins and minerals (vitamins A, D, K and B12) and maintain a proper level or glucose in the blood. The liver is also responsible for producing cholesterol. It produces about 80% of the cholesterol in your body.
The liver weighs about three and a half pounds (1.6 kilograms). It measures about 8 inches (20 cm) horizontally (across) and 6.5 inches (17 cm) vertically (down) and is 4.5 inches (12 cm) thick.
What does the liver really do?
The liver is one of the largest organs in your body. It has many important jobs. It's like a factory that makes vital substances (such as albumin and factors that help with blood clotting). It cleanses the body of toxins (like alcohol) and bacteria. It produces bile that helps digest food. The healthy liver also gathers and stores important substances for your body to use later, such as sugar and vitamins. The liver is able to perform these tasks because millions of cells work as a team around the clock. Everything that enters the body through the mouth is digested in the stomach and intestines. These raw materials then enter the liver factory through the bloodstream and the worker liver cells break them down, purify them, make useful products, and get rid of harmful products.
What effect does Wellbrutin have on the liver?
It can be extremely dangerous and used in caution if you have cirrhosis of the liver or any other liver and kidney diseases. But you should talk to your doctor if you have any concerns and problems with Wellbrutin and your liver/kidney history
Can liver be caused by not drinking enough water when taking medication?
Yes, some medications can cause liver damage whether taken with ample water, when indicated, or not. It is a good idea to read the instructions provided for each medication taken. Some medications require food, and some require a considerable amount of water.
Most medications cause at least some stress on the liver and kidneys. Many liver and kidney failures have been caused by medications. This is why it is absolutely essential that your doctor schedules regular blood tests when you are taking medications so that the level of toxins in your liver and kidneys can be measured and the medication dosage(s) can be adjusted appropriately or even changed or discontinued.
Pain on right side of stomach feels like sharp bubbles something moving?
There are many people on this site who have the intention of helping you, but you do not seem to appreciate this.
Honestly, bubbles can not be sharp. It is an oxymoron. A bubble is a pocket of air that has the smallest surface area. The skin stretches tight, so it is smooth and rounded. It is impossible to have a sharp bubble, unless it has a wire frame, but then, it is not the bubble that is sharp, but the frame.
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hepatic portal vein
The liver removes excess from the bloodstream?
Yes, it removes toxins and waste from the bloodstream e.g. Alcohol.
Which organ is about size of a football when you are full grown what are its three main purpose?
Liver
Your liver
Why are peroxisomes mostly found in kidney and liver cells?
Peroxisomes are mostly found in the liver and kidney because many things digested are detoxified through the live and kidney. Therefore, more peroxisomes have evolved into these organs for better detoxification.
steatosis
Steatosis which is the mildest type nonalcholic fatty liver disease, is characterized by accumulations of fat within the liver that usually does not cause liver damage
