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Obstruction of the bile duct is characterized by the blockage of the bile duct. The function of the bile ducts is to transport bile to your small intestine. The bile is excreted in order to digest fats from the food.
There are two types of bile ducts in the body:
Intrahepatic ducts: These ducts are small tube like structures that carry the bile to extrahepatic ducts
Extrahepatic ducts: Extrahepatic ducts are two ducts that descend from the liver into the body's small intestine...more
There are two types of bile ducts in the body:
Intrahepatic ducts: These ducts are small tube like structures that carry the bile to extrahepatic ducts
Extrahepatic ducts: Extrahepatic ducts are two ducts that descend from the liver into the body's small intestine...more
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Sometimes, when it comes to problems in the abdominal area, an ultrasound is not clear enough for a diagnosis. In such cases, an Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) may be performed. This procedure gives the doctor a clear view of the duodenum, bile duct, pancreatic ducts, gallbladder and papilla of Vater.
This procedure is usually performed under intravenous sedation without general anesthesia. This procedure involves the use of a duodenoscope, which can be described ...more
This procedure is usually performed under intravenous sedation without general anesthesia. This procedure involves the use of a duodenoscope, which can be described ...more
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The hemoglobin percentage is generally higher for people residing in high altitude, like Tawang. So, you need to monitor hematocrit value in complete blood count, and if it is below 60 it may be perfect for you. However you need to monitor for increasing trends and need to consult physician for presence of any spleen enpargement. Those sign may signify abnormalities namely polycythemia. Also need to look for any congenital heart disease or lung diseases like asthma. And smoking should be avoided...more
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It depends on the cause of Elephantiasis. If it is due to Filariasis, then she can have recurrent lymphangitis and associated fever and leg pain. This can be prevented by taking a medicine called Banocide, once every 6 months. Please consult a general physician who can assess the condition and prescribe the correct dosage and duration of the medication.
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Burning urination or painful urination is also called dysuria, and it is one of the most common complaints amongst women. Another common problem is frequent urination. What are the causes of these two conditions? Are they in fact related?
Frequent urination, in simple terms, is also sometimes called overactive bladder and it is the need to urinate more than you normally would. This can cause loss of bladder control too. You may feel extremely full even after using the toilet and the fe...more
Frequent urination, in simple terms, is also sometimes called overactive bladder and it is the need to urinate more than you normally would. This can cause loss of bladder control too. You may feel extremely full even after using the toilet and the fe...more
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At present there is no cure for any of the mucopolysaccharide diseases.Enzyme replacement therapy (ERT)has been approved by the FDA for several of the MPS diseases, but ERT has not been shown to be effective in MPS III. Bone marrow transplants have been tried on individuals with MPS III, but with disappointing results. Gene therapy, chaperone therapy and intrathecal enzyme therapy are a few of the treatments for MPS III where research is ongoing
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For haemoglobin include iron rich foods like jaggery, raisins. You can have wheat grass juice 2 tsp in water early morning. Also for iron absorption include vitamin c rich foods like sprinkle lemon over green moong dal sprouts. Have more antioxidant fruits like pomegranate, oranges, kiwi and vegetables like spinach, beetroot in your diet.
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