Portal Hypertension Quiz

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Aiko Yoshioka, MD

Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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People with similar symptoms also use Ubie's symptom checker to find possible causes

  • The skin is itchy and has scratches

  • Skin itching that worsens at night

  • Stomach bloating after eating

  • Itch is mild

  • Itching

  • Easily tired

  • Rapid increase in abdominal circumference

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Learn more about Portal hypertension

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is portal hypertension?

A condition observed in chronic liver disease. Liver scarring causes the surrounding blood vessels to have abnormally high pressures.

Symptoms of portal hypertension

  • Skin Itching

  • Stomach feels bloated

  • Fatigue

  • Drink alcohol regularly

  • Abdominal pain

  • Swelling of any body part

Questions your doctor may ask to check for portal hypertension

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose portal hypertension

  • Do you have itchy skin?

  • Do you feel that your abdomen (stomach) is bloated or has a lot of gas?

  • Do you feel fatigued?

  • Do you drink alcohol regularly?

  • Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?

Treatment for portal hypertension

Treatment focuses on managing symptoms or finding a cure. To manage water retention, the doctor may prescribe medications and restrictions on diet and water intake. Other treatments include surgery to divert blood away from high-pressure areas or a liver transplant.

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Reviewed By:

Aiko Yoshioka, MD

Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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