Portal hypertension (portal hypertension) The portal vein (Vena portae) is the vessel that carries the venous blood of the abdominal organs (stomach, small intestine, parts of the large intestine, pancreas, spleen) to the liver. There nutrients are metabolized and many substances toxic to the body are converted and excreted.
Hepatitis B: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Therapy Both acute and chronic hepatitis B often cause no or only atypical symptoms. As a result, hepatitis B infection often goes unnoticed. It is not uncommon for hepatitis B to be recognized when a routine blood test unexpectedly reveals an increase in liver values and then searches for the cause.
With the modern hepatitis C drugs, hepatitis C can be cured in most cases today
Psychological effects of hepatitis C infection
Hepatitis D viruses (HDV) are only infectious in a person who is hepatitis B positive. The course of hepatitis B becomes more aggressive with HDV
Hepatitis C is an infectious viral disease of the liver with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The infection occurs through contact with infected blood
Hepatitis E Hepatitis E is an acute, usually self-healing inflammation of the liver and must be reported. In the last few years, chronic forms of the disease (especially in patients after organ transplants) have also been reported. Hepatitis E is particularly widespread in the tropics and subtropics (Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent and Central America).
Hepatitis F and G (GB virus C)
Ascites is a pathological accumulation of fluid in the abdomen. The reasons for this are diseases such as cirrhosis of the liver, impaired renal function or right heart failure
Chronic, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to fatty liver disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis and life-threatening hepatic coma
Hepatic encephalopathy is a functional disorder of the brain caused by an insufficient detoxification function of the liver
The mouth cannot be closed when the jaw is locked, and opening of the mouth is prevented when the jaw is clamped. In most cases there are good treatment options
In the case of angular rhinitis, the skin of the corners of the mouth is torn - E.g. in the case of badly fitting dentures, vitamin B or iron deficiency
In acute kidney failure, the kidneys lose their ability to function relatively suddenly. The causes are manifold. The disease is life-threatening if left untreated
Chronic kidney failure occurs, among other things, in diseases such as diabetes, kidney infections or high blood pressure. Almost all organ systems can be affected by the lack of detoxification
The term glomerulonephritis encompasses a variety of kidney diseases in which the filter particles (glomerula) of the kidneys become inflamed
The kidney has an important function in the body. For example, it cleans the blood, regulates blood pressure and produces hormones. All information about the tasks of the kidneys
Regular burping of stomach contents can lead to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other complications
Peritonitis occurs acutely, for example, as a result of appendicitis and perforation. Rapid treatment is required
An inguinal hernia is usually caused by weak points in the muscles of the abdominal wall in the area of the groin. The first symptoms can be stabbing and pulling pain
The anal fissure is a longitudinal tear in the anal canal. It can occur at any age. An anal fissure can be caused by hard stools or anal sexual intercourse, for example
Colon polyps are protrusions of the mucous membrane. These occur in the small intestine and colon. Particularly certain polyps, the adenomas, are associated with a higher probability of degenerating in a malignant manner
Typical symptoms of hemorrhoids are bleeding, itching, or pain. A physical examination is required for diagnosis
In diverticulosis there are numerous bulges of the intestinal wall. Diverticulitis occurs when they become inflamed. This can sometimes lead to significant complications
With diarrhea, the body loses a lot of fluids, which can be dangerous. You should keep this in mind if you have diarrhea. Everything about prevention, causes and therapy
After reflux disease, dyspepsia is the second most common disease of the gastrointestinal tract. Those affected complain of pain in the upper abdomen, bloating, bloating, etc
An ileus occurs when the intestine is blocked, narrowed or paralyzed. This manifests itself through nausea, vomiting and severe abdominal pain, among other things
Gastritis, that is, inflammation of the lining of the stomach, is often hidden behind stomach pain. Everything about diagnosis & therapy
Gastric and duodenal ulcers are delimited inflammatory processes in the mucous membrane that extend into deeper layers of the stomach or intestinal wall
The umbilical hernia is a weak connective tissue of the umbilical ring. It is usually acquired - rarely congenital. Learn more
The reasons for constipation (constipation) are often found in lifestyle, but there can also be illnesses behind it
Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) shows symptoms such as coughing or a boiling voice after eating and drinking. Caution: There is a risk of aspiration and pneumonia
For the treatment of hemorrhoids, ointments, creams or suppositories are available. Surgery or endoscopic therapy may be required
In the case of swallowing problems (dysphagia), the underlying disease is primarily treated in therapy. Plus: Logop ä those with swallowing training and ä nutrition tips
Information about stem cell donationFor patients with a malignant blood disease such as leukemia, a stem cell donation is often the only chance of help or a cure. Anyone who would like to register as a possible donor of stem cells in order to be available for a life-saving stem cell transplant should contact a donation center
Stem cell transplant: what is it?Stem cell transplantation is a tried and tested treatment for severe diseases of the blood-forming system (e.g. leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, congenital anemia), lymphomas, congenital immune defects or certain metabolic diseases
Stem cell register: patient informationOn request, the Austrian stem cell register searches through a transplant center in national and international donor centers or donor registers for donors with suitable tissue characteristics. If a suitable donor is found, the stem cell register then coordinates the further process (removal of the stem cells and transport to the transplant center)
What does the stem cell registry do?The Austrian Stem Cell Register (ÖSZR) has been operated by Gesundheit Österreich GmbH since 2015. The data of all voluntary stem cell donors who are registered in the Austrian donor centers are collected here. I
The blood clotting systemThere are a variety of clotting factors in the blood. These are proteins produced by the liver, which are an important part of the blood fluid (blood plasma). Most blood coagulation factors are involved in the occurrence of blood coagulation - ie in the formation of the blood clot - e
A pollen allergy is triggered by pollen from plants. Pollen leads to hay fever, among other things, through an allergic reaction