Portal Hypertension Quiz
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Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
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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What is Portal Hypertension?
A condition observed in advanced liver disease. Liver scarring compresses the blood vessels running through it and reduces their blood flood.
Typical Symptoms of Portal Hypertension
Hepatosplenomegaly
Right hypochondriac region swelling
Skin Itching
Impression edema
Losing consciousness
Unintentional weight gain of more than 2 kg/month
Stomach feels bloated
Facial swelling
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Portal Hypertension
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Is your skin itchy?
Have you temporarily lost consciousness?
Have you gained more than 4.4 lbs / 2 kg in one month without trying?
Do you feel that your abdomen or stomach is bloated?
Do you have a fever?
Treatmentof Portal Hypertension
Treatment focuses on managing the complications of portal hypertension. To manage water retention, the doctor may prescribe medications and restrictions on diet and water intake. To reduce pressure in varices (expanded blood vessels), medications may be prescribed. To manage variceal bleeding (bleeding from varices), an endoscopy (a flexible tube inserted through the mouth) may be needed to inject solution or deploy tiny rubber bands to tye off esophageal varices. If bleeding or complications persists, other treatments include a procedure to divert blood away from high-pressure areas or finally, a liver transplant.
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Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
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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