Desmoid tumours are the rare non cancerous tumors that develop in the connective tissue (tissues that support, protect and give structure to other tissues and organs in the body). These tumors may grow due to the genetic mutations in fibroblast which make up the connective tissue. It is also known as aggressive fibromatosis since it possesses similarities with a malignant…
Abstract The main focus of this article is on live spots that are also called solar lentigines. This article includes various information such as symptoms, causes, risk factors, herbal remedies, home remedies, and lifestyle changes. With the increase in age, the effect of the liver spots also increases. Age spots cause no harm. It is painless.it requires no treatment but…
Abstract Gilbert’s syndrome is a genetically inherited disease of the liver in which the liver is not able to process the bilirubin completely. Most of the cases are presented with minor complaints only and do not require treatment. But where the symptoms become worse and create a problem, medical intervention is required. Here in this article, we will be learning…
Abstract Liver hemangioma is a medical term for a benign (non-cancerous) lump or mass in the liver. The lump, usually harmless, is made up of intertwined blood vessels which are fed by the hepatic (liver) artery. A liver hemangioma usually gets diagnosed in affected patients when they undergo a medical test or surgical procedure for some other health condition. In…
Abstract PSC is a disease of the bile duct. PSC slowly damages the bile duct. Bile is a digestive liquid that is made in the liver. It travels the bile duct to the gallbladder and to the small intestine, where it helps to digest fats and vitamins. So basically cholangitis refers to the inflammation of the gallbladder. In Ayurveda, any inflammation…
Abstract The model of end stage liver disease is a scoring system for prioritizing patients for liver transplant. There are many kinds of liver disease and conditions that can affect the normal functioning of the liver. All liver diseases are progressive in nature and if not treated on time they can lead to the end stage of liver disease (Scarring…
Abstract Liver is an important organ which performs various essential functions like synthesis of clotting factors, flushing out toxins from the body, etc. For this normal functioning it is really important that liver cells must function smoothly. Degeneration of liver cells results in chronic liver conditions which sometimes are difficult to manage. However such chronic conditions can be controlled if…
Abstract Liver being a largest organ and one of the most essential organ for smooth functioning of body. Liver diseases don’t always show symptoms and complications vary from person to person depending upon the causative factor of the disease. Though, sometimes the only last option left in End stages of liver diseases is organ transplant but if an individual has…
Abstract This article is all about Hepatitis C which affects one of the vital organs of the body, i.e. Liver. It produces bile juice which helps in the digestion of fats. Liver also helps to detoxify the body from chemicals. Hepatitis C is a viral infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C causes severe liver damage which…
Abstract Hepatic encephalopathy involves both the brain and the liver. In this condition, due to deterioration in brain function, the liver does not properly flush out the toxins from the blood and the toxins begin to accumulate in the bloodstream, resulting in brain damage. So, this disease needs a proper treatment which firstly improves the functions of the brain and…