Because symptoms are often very uncharacteristic, the suspicion of hepatitis C infection is often made by chance during a blood test based on abnormal liver values. Various tests may be performed for further clarification: With the help of the so-called ELISA test, antibodies against the hepatitis C virus can be detected 3 months after infection. … Hepatitis C: Diagnosis
Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver that is common worldwide. About 3 percent of the world’s population is infected, and about 800,000 people in Germany. The disease is chronic in 80 percent of cases and can then lead to severe liver damage, such as cirrhosis (shrunken liver) or liver cancer. Transmission of … Hepatitis C: Dangerous When it Becomes Chronic
Spider nevus is a new formation of vessels on the skin. The condition is relatively common. In most cases, the visual changes are clearly visible because the arterial vessels of the skin dilate. In addition, it is possible that the spider nevus appears in some of the affected patients as a so-called liver skin sign. … Spider Nevus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Liver cells are damaged in liver diseases. This often shows up in the blood: as a sign of the damage or stress, liver values are constantly or frequently elevated. Although liver cells die at some point even in a healthy organ and are replaced by new cells, in liver disease this cell death can become … Elevated Liver Enzymes
Patients with dysproteinemia suffer from a congenital or acquired imbalance of blood proteins. Because these proteins are produced in the liver, liver damage is behind the phenomenon in many cases. Treatment depends on the primary cause. What is dysproteinemia? The Greek prefix “dys-” literally means “disorder” or “malfunction.” “Aemia” means “in the blood” in German. … Dysproteinemia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Milk thistle is one of the best known herbal medicines for strengthening liver function. It was already known as a remedy in ancient times and was used for various ailments as early as the Middle Ages. Occurrence and cultivation of milk thistle. Milk thistle strengthens the membrane of liver cells and protects them from the … Milk Thistle: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Gall bladder pain is a common symptom nowadays. The reason for this is the relatively high-fat diet and lack of exercise. Pain in the gallbladder can be attributed to various causes such as gallstones or inflammation of the gall bladder. The pain manifests itself in the form of pressure pain or colic. The therapy of … Gall bladder pain
Therapy The question that arises for those affected by gallbladder pain is: What can be done? It is not advisable to wait long before consulting a doctor, as such pain should always be clarified before further measures are taken. The treatment depends on the type and extent of the disease. In simple cases, avoiding fatty … Therapy | Gall bladder pain
Pigment spots that stand out from the rest of the skin color, which are usually also called birthmarks or moles because of the dark coloring, are not only a cosmetic impairment for many people. Pigment spots can, as it were, be clear indications of a serious skin disease. What are pigment spots? Basically, these spots … Pigment Spots: Causes, Treatment & Help
A Chinese liver fluke is a parasite that can cause a worm disease called clonorchiasis in humans. Symptoms do not always indicate this. What is a Chinese liver fluke? A Chinese liver fluke (clonorchiasis) is one of the sucking worms and occurs mainly in the areas of South and East Asia. However, related species of … Chinese Liver Fluke (Clonorchiasis): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Esophageal variceal hemorrhage is bleeding from varicose veins within the esophagus. It is classified as a medical emergency and is life-threatening. What is esophageal variceal bleeding? Esophageal varices are varicose veins (varices) in the esophagus (food pipe). They are most often caused by portal hypertension. Esophageal varices cause dilatation of the veins within the esophagus. … Esophageal Variceal Bleeding: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Andersen disease represents a particularly severe form of glycogen storage disease. It is a hereditary disease characterized by the formation of an abnormal glycogen. The prognosis of the disease is very poor. What is Andersen disease? In Andersen disease, storage of an abnormal form of glycogen occurs. This glycogen is similar in structure to amylopectin, … Andersens Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
