Liver Diseases

Where can one be vaccinated against hepatitis A? | Hepatitis A vaccination

Where can one be vaccinated against hepatitis A? For medical personnel, the company doctor serves as a contact person. The rest of the population is advised and also vaccinated by the family doctor. Can I drink alcohol after a vaccination? In principle, alcohol has no great influence on successful vaccination. Nevertheless, here as almost everywhere … Where can one be vaccinated against hepatitis A? | Hepatitis A vaccination

Hepatitis A vaccination

Vaccination against hepatitis A Hepatitis A is an inflammatory disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). The virus is transmitted faecal-orally, which means that it is either transmitted through food contaminated with faeces or through a smear infection, for example through the hands. It is possible to vaccinate against hepatitis A. … Hepatitis A vaccination

Wilson’s disease

Synonyms Wilson’s disease, hepatolenticular degenerationWilson’s disease is a genetically determined disease in which there is increased storage of copper in various organs due to a disturbance in copper metabolism (so-called storage disease). This leads to progressive damage to the affected organs, with the liver and brain being particularly affected. Various forms of Wilson’s disease are … Wilson’s disease

Prognosis | Wilson’s disease

Prognosis If left untreated, the disease is often fatal. If the disease is treated in time, conservative measures are usually sufficient and liver transplantation can be avoided. All articles in this series: Wilson’s disease Prognosis

Jaundice

Synonyms Icterus Definition jaundice Jaundice is an unnatural yellowing of the skin or the conjunctiva of the eyes and the mucous membranes, which is caused by an increase in the metabolic product bilirubin. If the level of bilirubin in the body rises above 2 mg/dl, yellowing is triggered. What is an icterus? Icterus is the … Jaundice

Symptoms of jaundice | Jaundice

Symptoms of jaundice The icterus is characterized by a coloration of the skin. Often the skin tone is described as yellowish, which is also reflected in the name of jaundice. If the total bilirubin rises above 2mg/dl in the serum, not only the skin but also the eyes can be affected by the coloration. This … Symptoms of jaundice | Jaundice

Frequency of jaundice | Jaundice

Frequency of jaundice The frequency of jaundice depends on the disease causing it. In hepatitis A, for example, less than 10% of children under 6 years of age have an icteric course, 45% of children over 6 years of age and 75% of adults. Hemolyticus neonatorum disease as the cause of jaundice (icterus) is relatively … Frequency of jaundice | Jaundice

Congested liver

Definition In a congested liver, the blood backs up in the liver because it can no longer drain through the liver veins. The cause of a congested liver is a weak right heart (heart failure). The heart can no longer pump blood from the liver to the lungs. The blood backs up into the liver. … Congested liver

Course of disease | Jaundice

Course of disease Icterus is a symptom of an illness or, in the context of newborns, usually a naturally occurring phenomenon. The course of the “jaundice triggering” disease is basically decisive. Depending on the cause and therapeutic measures, the course of the icterus is also determined. Decisive for the existence of jaundice are increased concentrations … Course of disease | Jaundice

Diagnosis of a congested liver | Congested liver

Diagnosis of a congested liver The diagnosis of a congested liver can be made relatively easily. On the one hand, the medical history includes the typical symptoms of right heart failure and liver dysfunction (see below). A congestion of the neck veins is also usually visible in the physical examination; in advanced stages of the … Diagnosis of a congested liver | Congested liver

What is a kernicterus? | Jaundice

What is a kernicterus? Kerincterus is a severe damage to the child’s brain caused by abnormally high concentrations of bilirubin or indirect bilirubin. Indirect bilirubin has not yet been processed in the liver and, due to its special property, can cross the so-called blood–brain barrier. Various diseases can cause an unusually high increase in bilirubin … What is a kernicterus? | Jaundice

Therapy of congested liver | Congested liver

Therapy of congested liver A congestive liver can only be treated by eliminating the triggering cause. In most cases there is no disease of the liver. The congested liver is caused by right heart failure. It is therefore necessary to treat this right heart failure. Right heart failure also has various causes, all of which … Therapy of congested liver | Congested liver