Liver disease

Aspiration pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs and airways to the lungs (bronchial tubes) from breathing in foreign material.

Alcoholic liver disease is damage to the liver and its function due to alcohol abuse. See also:

Delta agent is a type of virus called hepatitis D that causes symptoms only in people who also have a infection.

A peptic ulcer is erosion in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine, an area called the duodenum. If the peptic ulcer is located in the stomach it is called a gastric ulcer. See also: (GERD)

Wilson’s disease is an inherited disorder in which there is too much copper in the body’s tissues. The excess copper damages the liver and nervous system.

Intestinal obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the bowel that results in the failure of the intestinal contents to pass through.

Reye syndrome is sudden (acute) brain damage (encephalopathy) and liver function problems of unknown cause. The syndrome has occurred with the use of aspirin to treat chickenpox or the flu in children. However, it has become very uncommon since aspirin is no longer recommended for routine use in ...

Phlegmasia cerulea dolens is an uncommon, severe form of (blood clots in the vein), usually in the upper leg.

Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver and poor liver function. It is the final phase of chronic .

Sclerosing cholangitis refers to swelling (inflammation), scarring, and destruction of the ducts inside and outside of the liver.

Autoimmune hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that occurs when immune cells mistake the liver’s normal cells for harmful invaders and attack them.

Hepatitis A is inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the liver from the hepatitis A virus. See also:

Histiocytosis is a general name for a group of syndromes that involve an abnormal increase in the number of immune cells called . There are three major classes of histiocytoses: Langerhans cell histiocytosis, which is also called histiocytosis X Malignant histiocytosis syndrome (now known as ...

Hepatocellular carcinoma is cancer of the liver.

Nausea is the sensation of having an urge to vomit. Vomiting is forcing the contents of the stomach up through the esophagus and out of the mouth.

CPR is a lifesaving procedure that is performed when a child’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped, as in cases of drowning, suffocation, choking, or injuries. CPR is a combination of: Rescue breathing, which provides oxygen to a child’s lungs Chest compressions, which keep the ...

Hepatitis C is a viral disease that leads to swelling (inflammation) of the liver.

Amebic liver abscess is a collection of pus in the liver brought on by an intestinal parasite.

Diarrhea is loose, watery, and frequent stool. Diarrhea is considered chronic (long-term) when you have had loose or frequent stools for more than 4 weeks.

Hepatitis B is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Other types of viral hepatitis include: See also: Chronic persistent hepatitis

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a fast-growing type of . It spreads much more quickly than . There are three different types of small cell lung cancer: Small cell carcinoma (oat cell cancer) Mixed small cell/large cell carcinoma Combined small cell carcinoma Most small cell lung cancers are the ...

Hemochromatosis is a disorder that results in too much iron being absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.

Food poisoning occurs when you swallow food or water that has been contaminated with certain types of bacteria, parasites, viruses, or toxins. Most cases of food poisoning are due to common bacteria such as Staphylococcus or Escherichia coli (E. coli).

Biliary atresia is a blockage in the tubes (ducts) that carry a liquid called bile from the liver to the gallbladder. The condition is congenital, which means it is present from birth.

Unstable angina is a condition in which your heart doesn’t get enough blood flow and oxygen. It may be a prelude to a heart attack. Angina is a type of chest discomfort caused by poor blood flow through the blood vessels (coronary vessels) of the heart muscle (myocardium). See also:

Primary biliary cirrhosis is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the bile ducts of the liver, which blocks the flow of . This obstruction damages liver cells and leads to scarring called cirrhosis.

Common tests that are used to evaluate how well the liver is working (liver function) include: Please see individual tests for details on how each is performed.

Drug-induced cholestasis is a slowing of the flow of from the liver that results from medication use.

Pyogenic liver is a pus-filled area in the liver.

Disseminated coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection that spreads through the bloodstream and involves many organs.

Minimally invasive esophagectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the esophagus, the tube that moves food from your throat to your stomach. After it is removed, the esophagus is rebuilt from part of your stomach or part of your large intestine. Most of the time, esophagectomy is done to treat .

An esophagectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the esophagus, the tube that moves food from your throat to your stomach. After it is removed, the esophagus is rebuilt from part of your stomach or part of your large intestine. Most of the time, esophagectomy is done to treat .

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