Pagina 4 - Articoli medici di Epatologia

Professor Roger Williams CBE
20.02.20
Epatologia

Cholestasis is a liver disease, which results in symptoms of jaundice, dark urine, fatigue and excessive itching. We've asked Professor Roger Williams CBE all about the liver disease, including how it is diagnosed how it can be managed.

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Dr Deepak Joshi
10.02.20
Epatologia

Why am I having an ERCP?

If you are troubled by abdominal pain, weight loss or jaundice your doctor may suggest you undergo an ERCP to figure out what's going on and treat it directly. Dr Deepak Joshi explains what this procedure does and why you need it.

A doctor is having a consultation with an elderly patient and his partner. He is reading the results of an examination, perhaps a FibroScan.

Professor Aftab Ala
22.01.20
Epatologia

Fibroscan: assess your liver

Checking the health of your liver is now safer and easier than ever. Expert hepatologist Professor Aftab Ala explains how the ultrasound-based Fibroscan test works, who it’s recommended for, and what it can tell you about your liver.

Professor Aftab Ala
21.01.20
Epatologia

How serious is a fatty liver?

The prevalence of fatty liver is rising across the world, leading to serious health problems. It is now the most common type of chronic liver disease and is frequently associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Professor Aftab Ala, renowned consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist, explains what's causing it and how we can prevent it.

Autoimmune hepatitis is a dangerous condition in which the immune system attacks its own liver cells, leading to scarring and decreased liver function.

Professor Roger Williams CBE
23.10.19
Epatologia

Autoimmune Hepatitis – when the body attacks its liver

Autoimmune hepatitis is a serious condition in which the body attacks liver cells, therefore it prevents essential liver function. Here, Professor Roger Williams CBE explains who is most susceptible to this dangerous condition, as well as its symptoms, diagnosis and available treatment.

A close up of an eye with yellow colouring in the whites of their eyes due to jaundice.

Professor Roger Williams CBE
10.09.19
Epatologia

Causes and diagnosis of the most common types of jaundice

When a person has jaundice, they may find that their skin and whites of the eyes turn yellow. This can occur due to different types of jaundice, each with their own causes. Here, Professor Roger Williams CBE, Director of the Institute of Hepatology, shares his expertise on the causes and diagnosis of the most common types of jaundice.

Dr Deepak Joshi
09.08.19
Epatologia

What causes jaundice in babies and adults?

Jaundice is one of the most common conditions that can affect newborns with an estimated 6 out of 10 babies developing it. Even though it is much rarer, adults can develop it too. Dr Deepak Joshi, a leading hepatologist in London, explains to us the different causes in babies and adults and how it can be treated.

liver transplant, cirrhosis, liver disease, transplant surgery, transplant waiting list

Professor Roger Williams CBE
07.08.19
Epatologia

How is someone assessed for liver transplant surgery?

The number of donor organs has increased in the UK in the past year, meaning it is likely that more liver transplants will be carried out. But if you're in the position of needing a transplant, have you wondered how you are to be assessed for the procedure? Here, Professor Roger Williams CBE explains how the process works.

Professor Roger Williams CBE
11.06.19
Epatologia

Alcohol and your liver explained

It is no secret that alcohol and liver disease go hand in hand. Drinking too much is associated with liver cirrhosis (scarring), liver failure and even liver cancer. What you might not know is how alcohol damages the liver, how much is “too much”, and if the damage can be reversed. Leading hepatologist Professor Roger Williams answers all these questions and more.

Professor Daniel Forton
21.05.19
Epatologia

What is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)?

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) includes a range of liver conditions caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. Whilst a healthy liver should contain either no fat or a small amount of fat, estimates show that in the UK 1 in 3 people have early signs of having NAFLD. Dr Daniel Forton, a leading hepatologist, explains why awareness of NAFLD is more important than ever before.

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