Portal Hypertension Quiz
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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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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
A condition seen in chronic liver disease. Scarring of the liver causes the surrounding blood vessels to have abnormally high pressures.
Skin Itching
Stomach feels bloated
Fatigue
Abdominal pain
Swelling of any body part
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 have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?
Do you have any swelling in any part of your body?
Treatment aims to manage the symptoms, or to cure. To manage water retention, the doctor may prescribe medicines and restrictions in diet and water consumption. 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 (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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