In hyperbilirubinemia, the blood concentration of bilirubin exceeds the normal value. The result is jaundice, as the yellowish substance is deposited in the skin. Treatment depends on the causative disease. What is hyperbilirubinemia? Bilirubin corresponds to a yellowish breakdown product derived from the heme portion of the red blood pigment hemoglobin. Thus, bilirubin is a … Hyperbilirubinemia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Albumins are blood proteins that belong to the globular protein group. Their most important function in the human body is to maintain colloid osmotic pressure. What is albumin? Albumins are proteins that belong to the plasma protein group. Human albumins are also known as human albumin. The blood proteins have a molecular mass of approximately … Albumin: Function & Diseases
Symptoms Often – depending on the severity of the jaundice – there is only a visible yellowing of the skin and the sclerae of the newborn without any further symptoms. The yellowing itself is not noticeable to the offspring. This is usually the case with physiological, harmless neonatal jaundice. If, however, for various reasons, massive … Symptoms | Neonatal jaundice
ConsequencesLate consequences A physiological, harmless newborn icterus of light to medium intensity usually heals on its own without any consequences. Therefore, there are no (late) consequences. However, if the bilirubin concentration in the blood exceeds a certain threshold value (Icterus gravis = more than 20 mg/dl), there is a risk that the bilirubin will “cross … ConsequencesLate consequences | Neonatal jaundice
Introduction Neonatal jaundice – also called neonatal icterus or Icterus neonatorum (ancient Greek ikteros = jaundice) – describes the appearance of yellowing of the skin and sclera of the eyes (“sclerae”) of newborns. This yellow coloration is caused by deposits of the decomposition products of the red blood pigment (hemoglobin). The degradation product responsible for … Neonatal jaundice
The medical specialty of hepatology deals with the dysfunctions and diseases of the liver. The term hepar is the Greek name for the organ that performs numerous important tasks in metabolism, blood formation and detoxification of the organism. What is hepatology? The medical specialty of hepatology deals with the functional disorders and diseases of the … Hepatology: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Hepatosis is damage to the liver that results from a back-up of bile. This causes the bile ducts to swell, leading to other symptoms such as jaundice. The causes can be manifold. Often, drug treatment responds well. What is hepatosis? By hepatosis, physicians mean an allergic-toxic reaction of the bile that leads to subsequent damage … Hepatosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Atazanavir is an active medical substance. It is used to treat HIV infection. What is atazanavir? Atazanavir is a medical active ingredient. It is used for the therapy of HIV infections. The drug atazanavir is commercially available in Germany under the name Reyataz. It is taken orally and is used to treat HIV infections. The … Atazanavir: Effects, Uses & Risks
Symptoms Gallstones manifest as pain and cramping below the breastbone and in the right upper abdomen. The pain may also radiate to the back and shoulders. Biliary colic with stones in the bile ducts causes unbearable discomfort. Possible complications include inflammation of the gallbladder, bacterial infection, fever, blockage of the bile ducts with jaundice, inflammation … Gallstones Causes and Treatment
Bile acidosis syndrome develops from a physiologically significant loss of bile acids in the intestine. It manifests as persistent diarrhea that cannot be treated even with standard medications. Whether curative or merely symptomatic therapies are possible depends on the particular cause of bile acid wasting syndrome. What is bile acidosis syndrome? In bile acidosis syndrome, … Bile Acidosis Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The bile duct is the name given to all parts of the body through which bile must pass during metabolism. A distinction is made between bile ducts located in the liver (intrahepatic bile ducts) and bile ducts located outside the liver (extrahepatic bile ducts). Bile is produced in the liver and then transported there via … Bile Duct: Structure, Function & Diseases
Jaundice, also called icterus or yellowing, is a symptom that can occur in several different diseases. It describes a yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, as well as the conjunctiva of the eye due to an increased concentration of bilirubin. What is jaundice? Diseases of the respective organs liver (red) and gallbladder (yellow) are triggers … Jaundice: Causes, Treatment & Help
