Chronic liver diseases often progress through stages of inflammation, fibrosis, and ultimately cirrhosis. Detecting fibrosis at an early stage is critical because the process may be partially reversible if the underlying cause is addressed. Historically, liver biopsy has been considered the reference standard for fibrosis evaluation. However, biopsy has several drawbacks, including invasiveness, sampling error, and difficulty in performing repeated…
Indocyanine Green (ICG) Clearance Test Abstract The liver plays a critical role in metabolism, detoxification, synthesis of proteins, and excretion of metabolic waste. Evaluating the functional capacity of the liver is essential for diagnosing liver disease and determining the safety of surgical interventions involving hepatic tissue. Traditional liver function tests such as bilirubin, transaminases, and albumin provide indirect information about…
Abstract The liver performs numerous vital physiological functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, bile production, and metabolic regulation. Chronic liver diseases gradually impair these functions through inflammation, fibrosis, and cellular damage. Early detection of liver pathology is critical for preventing disease progression and improving patient outcomes. Traditional liver function tests such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and bilirubin provide…
ABSTRACT Liver failure has become quite a common medical problem today with the major cause being long term excessive consumption of alcohol. Prolonged use of alcohol and other drugs including medicinal, affects every organ of the body. Being the largest metabolic organ, the liver bears a major impact. Gradually, liver damage hinders the functioning of other organs like kidney, heart…
Abstract Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine which originates in India. It is a knowledge which helps us to lead a healthy life by making the right decision for body and mind. But due to altered lifestyle and faulty food habits liver disorders are commonly occurring in modern India. Healthy liver is very essential for overall health and well being…
Abstract Liver is a vital organ of the body that performs multiple functions to support life. These functions involve Digestion, metabolism, synthesis of protein, detoxification, processing of blood, production of Bile. Due to the food habits and lifestyle these days, we are putting a lot of extra pressure and burden on our liver. This is increasing the chances of Liver…
Abstract Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease which has non-caseating granulomas found in the affected organs. The liver is the major organ of vertebrates and is helpful for the detoxification and synthesis of protein which is necessary for digestion and growth of the individual. The liver is the accessory organ for digestion which produces bile and is useful in the breakdown…
Abstract Chylous ascites is a rare condition. Some three decades back, chylous ascites were reported as 1 in 20,000 cases. However, now the incidence of chylous ascites has increased. It is believed to have increased due to increase in the survival rate of patients with cancer and excessive surgical intervention such as laparoscopic surgery and transplantation. In this article, let…
Abstract Dogs being beloved pets have the most attention from their owners. Unknowingly dogs get prone to many diseases that are fatal and hard to deal with. Hepatitis is such a fatal viral disease that affects dogs and compromises their body organs. Young dogs have a high mortality rate against this viral infection caused by the Canine virus. In this…
Abstract Anasarca is a swelling of the whole body. The body is a single structure but made up of billions of small structures. These small structures are of four kinds i.e. cells, tissues, organs and systems. An organ is an organization of various different kinds. The health of our body is the biggest wealth for anybody. But due to some…