Liver abscess

along with Collins sign, and the pain doesn’t relieve after vomiting. Diagnostic tests CBC with differential Leukocytosis with a left sided shift is the common abnormality in Cholecystitis. A high white blood cell count suggests inflammation, an abscess, gangrene, or a perforated gallbladder. Gall bladder ultrasound Gall bladder ultrasound typically helps in establishing the diagnosis of Cholecystitis. A sonographic Murphy’s sign, (when the ultrasound probes the ultrasound patient will have pain)

Portal vein thrombosis in patients with liver cirrhosis: insights to risk factors, clinical presentation and outcome Afifi F. Afifi 1, Osama M. Basha 1 , Fady M. Wadea 1, Abdelaziz E. Samack 2, Raghda Abd-elatif Hafez 3 1- GIT and hepatology unit, Internal Medicine department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University. 2- Radiology department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University. 3- Microbiology&Immunology department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University. EGYPT Manuscript Info Abstract

Cholestrol-lowering Drugs Thirteen years ago, cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins were introduced as a treatment for people with heart disease. In the relatively short amount of time the drug has been available, it has been prescribed to nearly five million people. Originally, statins were introduced to prevent heart attacks and prolong the lives of people with existing heart disease or with a history of heart disease. Recently, however, studies have shown that statins are not only useful

caused by a high level of bilirubin). The damage caused in the chronic stages can eventually turn into alcoholic cirrhosis. Alcoholic cirrhosis involves the replacement of normal liver tissue with scar tissue called fibrosis. This gradual process affects the normal structure and regrowth of liver cells and the liver gradually loses its ability to function well. Alcohol Metabolism Alcohol is detoxified and removed from the body to prevent alcohol accumulating and destroying cells and organs,

and all October and early November, which included problems of the gums, coughing, shivering, and weakness. He had similar problem in February, March, and September of 1817 (McLynn 645). His first doctor, O’Meara, used a mercury treatment as his liver showed signs of hepatitis, including severe pain on his right (McLynn 648). Hepatitis was endemic in St.

Alcohol is a very serious and dangerous drug, although it is not treated this way anymore. College students have taken drinking to a new level in which, for many, is very scary. Alcohol is much more dangerous than many would think. Kids see a night of drinking as a great way to have fun and party but do not see the consequences. Getting drunk and even blacking out can lead to many problems. When alcohol is consumed in unhealthy amounts, it can lead to not only short-term effects, but long-term

Introduction: Hepatitis is caused by a virus that is targeted at the liver, one of your most important organs!! Specifically, it causes inflammation and injury to the liver. Hepatitis comes in many different forms, five to be exact. There is Hepatitis A, B, C, D & E. Hepatitis is caused mainly by viruses, all of which are set on shutting down your liver. I will be specifically concentrating on Hepatitis A in this report. Hepatitis A is also known as infectious Hepatitis, an extremely contagious

Liver Disease The liver has everything to do with how we live, that's why it is called the liver. The state of your liver will have a huge bearing upon how well you live, how long you will live and how you will look and feel. In today's world, the liver has to work harder than ever before, and all over the world we find that liver problems are increasing. Globally, one in every ten persons suffers with some type of liver, bile duct or gall bladder disease. Liver

am always optimistic and passionate about life, believing my extra work can make a difference in the community and my life. The most significant event in my life is that I grew up with my disabled father. My dad has been suffering from late-stage liver cirrhosis. This terrible illness caused his permanent disability, which has changed my life in many ways. My dad’s attitude toward the disease taught me to persevere in the face of difficulties while staying strong. The hardship molded my approach

a moderate defensive role on enzymes found in the liver (83). Thymol, another compound found in Mexican oregano, is being researched (especially using thyme essential oil; note that thymol is a compound found in numerous plant species). In a study conducted with male albino rats, the researchers investigated the effect of raw thyme oil (along with other raw oils such as fenugreek, sesame, cod liver, and hazelnut) on serum glucose level and liver and kidney function (84). The researchers found that