Category Archives: Liver

Acalculous cholecystitis is responsible for approximately 5–10 percent of all cases of acute cholecystitis, an inflammatory disease of the gallbladder. The majority of acute cholecystitis cases are caused by gallstone obstruction of the cystic duct. However, with acalculous cholecystitis, inflammation still occurs but without the presence of gallstone obstruction. Acalculous cholecystitis is a severe illness ...click here to read more

Gallbladder or biliary sludge is a mixture of small particle solids that accumulate from bile, a fluid stored in the gallbladder that helps in the process of digestion. This sludge can cause severe pain and discomfort to those affected. These symptoms may resemble gallstone symptoms, but gallbladder sludge is thickened bile that has remained in ...click here to read more

Cases of fatty liver disease are on the rise as people’s waistlines continue to grow. As fat permeates the liver, the organ becomes unable to function properly. Over time, fatty liver disease can worsen into fibrosis or, ultimately, liver cancer or cirrhosis. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects nearly one in three Americans. NAFLD can ...click here to read more

Many diets have been hailed as being able to improve your health, such as the Mediterranean diet. On the other hand, there are diets that can make us quite ill. The Western diet is often discussed as being detrimental to health. The typical Western diet is high in fat and sugar, and we already know ...click here to read more

Obesity has become an international medical pandemic. Along with the incredible weight gain, obese people are far more susceptible to developing serious medical conditions. One such condition is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which is estimated to affect 64 million people in the United States alone. These numbers are expected to rise, as nearly one-third of ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is growing to be the most common type of liver disease worldwide. The number one cause for NAFLD is obesity and lack of physical activity, which contribute to metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. There are currently no approved treatments for NAFLD, so researchers in Germany collaborated to uncover lifestyle interventions ...click here to read more

Bile ducts have a major function when it comes to our well-being. Having an enlarged bile duct can lead to uncomfortable pain as well as a host of other symptoms. Bile is a liquid produced by our liver. It is a yellowish-brownish or dark-green substance that the bile duct normally carries from the liver and ...click here to read more

Every year on July 28, the world comes together to raise awareness of an infectious disease that affects so many. It’s world hepatitis day. It is a time was patient organizations, governments, medical professionals, and the general public to educate others about this viral disease. Viral hepatitis is one of the leading causes of death ...click here to read more

Viral infections are some of the most difficult problems medical professionals have to face. They can be highly contagious, easily spread, and very difficult to treat. This is why most viral infections, such as the common cold, are only managed by treating the symptoms until the body can effectively eliminate the foreign organism. Not all ...click here to read more

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed an app that can predict your risk of cardiovascular complications following a liver transplant. On average, 6,500 people receive liver transplants each year in the United States. Liver transplant patients are among the highest risk of developing cardiovascular complications post-surgery. Nearly 35 percent of patients will develop a serious ...click here to read more

You know all the healthy lifestyle habits necessary to keep your heart healthy, lower your blood pressure, keep your brain sharp, your digestion moving smoothly, and to keep your bones and muscles strong, but do you know what to do to keep your liver healthy? The liver is a very important organ that is involved ...click here to read more

Many people overlook their liver health. Generally speaking, heart and digestion concerns tend to be of greater focus. What most people don’t realize is that the liver performs over 500 functions, many that affect different areas of health. This means that a healthy liver translates to overall better health. Unfortunately, this is often overlooked, as ...click here to read more

NAFLD—non-alcoholic fatty liver disease—is the most common liver disease in the United States. It is associated with a high rate of death among Americans today. The condition is the result of abnormal fat accumulation within the liver, leading to scarring and abnormal function. Long-term complications of liver disease may result in gastrointestinal bleeding, mental status ...click here to read more

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver. A vital organ of the body involved in filtering the blood of toxins, producing necessary metabolites and biochemicals your body needs on a daily basis. It is currently estimated that about 257 million people are currently living with hepatitis B, and approximately 887,000 deaths from ...click here to read more