The Functions of the liver in the human body are numerous. The liver is an organ in the body that is located in the right upper part of the abdomen called the right hypochondriac region. The Liver is an important organ that is needed for survival. This article aims to list the liver functions …
Cholestasis of Pregnancy (also known as Pruritus gravidarum or Cholestatic Jaundice of Pregnancy or Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy) is the occurrence of Jaundice in Pregnancy due to the obstruction of flow of bile or slow movement of bile leading to yellowish discoloration of the eyes and skin (in those with fair skin). Cholestasis of …
Hemolytic Jaundice results from increased destruction of red blood cells in circulation or the precursors of the red blood cells in the bone marrow leading to the yellowish discoloration of the eyes, skin or mucous membranes; Hemolytic jaundice is also known as Acholuric Jaundice because there is excessive amount of unconjugated bilirubin in circulation; …
What is Gilbert’s Syndrome? Gilberts Syndrome (also known as Gilberts Disease) is a mild inherited disorder that causes mild Jaundice due to slightly raised levels of unconjugated bilirubin. The plasma unconjugated bilirubin concentrations in Gilberts Syndrome are usually within the range of 20 micro moles per liter to 40 micromoles per liter. …
What is Crigler Najjar Syndrome? Crigler Najjar Syndrome is a very rare congenital disorder of bilirubin metabolism. There are two types: Crigler Najjar Syndrome Type 1 and Type 2. There is defective activity of Uridine diphospho glucoronosyl transferase (UDP Transferase) and of greater severity than Gilberts Syndrome. Types of Crigler Najjar Syndrome There …
Liver Biopsy is a procedure in which a tiny piece of a tissue of the liver is taken using a biopsy needle. It is a safe procedure and is rarely dangerous in the hands of experienced doctors. There are reasons for liver biopsy as outlined below. Liver Biopsy Procedure First check the …
Snake Bite is a medical emergency that needs rapid first aid and treatment to prevent the venom from circulating to the heart and other organs of the body. There are over 2700 species of snakes worldwide and only about 500 of these species are venomous (Rattlesnake, Cobra, Tree Snakes, etc); this means …
Tuberculin Skin Test (also known asMantoux Test, PPD Test or Mendel-Mantoux Test or Pirquet test) is a screening test done on the skin for diagnosis of Tuberculosis (TB) using Purified Protein Derivative (PPD). A Positive Tuberculin skin test is an example of type 4 hypersensitivity reaction (A delayed hypersensitivity Skin reaction) that is, it is cell …