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primary sclerosing cholangitis
Chronic diseases, liver

प्राइमरी स्केलेरोसिंग कोलेंजाइटिस (PSC) – पित्त नली (Bile Duct) का संकुचित होना और सूजन।

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) is a rare, long-term liver disease where the bile ducts become inflamed, scarred, and narrowed. This prevents the normal flow of bile, leading to bile buildup, liver cell damage, and progressive scarring. Symptoms often include fatigue, jaundice, itching, and abdominal discomfort. Over time, PSC can cause repeated infections, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer. Since no cure currently exists, treatment mainly aims at relieving symptoms and considering liver transplantation in advanced stages.

प्राइमरी स्केलेरोसिंग कोलेंजाइटिस (PSC) – पित्त नली (Bile Duct) का संकुचित होना और सूजन। Read Post »

primary biliary cholangitis (pbc)
liver

प्राइमरी बिलियरी कोलेंजाइटिस (PBC) – लिवर की पित्त नलिकाओं की सूजन

Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic disease where the immune system slowly damages the bile ducts in the liver.
Blocked bile flow causes bile buildup, inflammation, and liver cell injury.
Common signs include fatigue, itchy skin, jaundice, and abdominal discomfort.
Over time, PBC may progress to fibrosis, cirrhosis, or liver failure.
Treatment focuses on slowing disease progression and managing symptoms.

प्राइमरी बिलियरी कोलेंजाइटिस (PBC) – लिवर की पित्त नलिकाओं की सूजन Read Post »

autoimmune hapatitis
Chronic diseases, liver

ऑटोइम्यून हेपेटाइटिस – जब रोग प्रतिरोधक क्षमता (इम्युनिटी) लिवर पर हमला करती है।

Autoimmune Hepatitis is a condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the liver.
This leads to inflammation, liver cell damage, and scarring if untreated.
Common symptoms include fatigue, jaundice, abdominal discomfort, and joint pain.
It can progress to cirrhosis and liver failure in severe cases.
Treatment focuses on immunosuppressive medicines and long-term monitoring.

ऑटोइम्यून हेपेटाइटिस – जब रोग प्रतिरोधक क्षमता (इम्युनिटी) लिवर पर हमला करती है। Read Post »

congestive hepatopathy
Chronic diseases, liver

कंजेस्टिव हेपेटोपैथी – हृदय की समस्याओं के कारण लिवर में रक्त का जमाव (कंजेशन)

Congestive Hepatopathy is liver damage caused by long-standing heart problems, especially right-sided heart failure.
When the heart cannot pump blood properly, it causes backflow and congestion in liver veins.
This leads to enlarged liver, abdominal discomfort, swelling (ascites, edema), and sometimes jaundice.
Chronic congestion may progress to fibrosis or cirrhosis of the liver.
Treatment mainly focuses on managing the heart condition to protect the liver.

कंजेस्टिव हेपेटोपैथी – हृदय की समस्याओं के कारण लिवर में रक्त का जमाव (कंजेशन) Read Post »

budd chiari syndrome – liver vein blockage
liver

बड-कियारी सिंड्रोम – लिवर की नसों में रुकावट (ब्लॉकेज)

Budd-Chiari Syndrome is a rare liver disorder caused by blockage or narrowing of the hepatic veins, which carry blood out of the liver. This obstruction leads to increased liver pressure, congestion, and damage to liver cells. The condition may develop suddenly or gradually. Symptoms include abdominal pain, swelling (ascites), enlarged liver, jaundice, and sometimes leg swelling. Long-term cases may progress to liver cirrhosis or liver failure. Diagnosis is usually made through imaging tests and blood investigations. Treatment depends on severity and may include blood-thinning medicines, procedures to open blocked veins, or liver transplantation in advanced cases.

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पोर्टल हाइपरटेंशन – लिवर की रक्त वाहिकाओं में उच्च दबाव।

Portal hypertension is a condition where there is abnormally high blood pressure in the portal vein, which carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver. It usually develops as a complication of chronic liver diseases like cirrhosis. The increased pressure leads to the formation of enlarged veins (varices) in the esophagus and stomach, which may rupture and cause life-threatening bleeding. Other signs include ascites (fluid in the abdomen), enlarged spleen, and confusion due to toxin buildup. Management involves treating the underlying liver disease, lowering portal pressure with medications or endoscopic procedures, and in severe cases, surgery or shunt placement.

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hepatic encephalopathy
liver

हेपेटिक एन्सेफैलोपैथी – लिवर की कमजोरी का मस्तिष्क पर प्रभाव।

Hepatic encephalopathy is a serious complication of advanced liver disease, where the liver cannot effectively remove toxins (like ammonia) from the blood. These toxins then accumulate and affect brain function. Symptoms may range from mild confusion, forgetfulness, mood changes, and disturbed sleep to severe disorientation, personality changes, and even coma. It is commonly seen in patients with cirrhosis or severe liver failure. Early recognition and treatment with dietary changes, medications (like lactulose), and management of the underlying liver condition are crucial to prevent worsening of the disease.

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cirrhosis liver
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लीवर का सिरोसिस

Cirrhosis of the liver is a chronic, progressive condition in which healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue (fibrosis), leading to impaired liver function. It often develops due to long-term liver damage from causes such as chronic alcohol use, hepatitis B or C infection, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Common symptoms include fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, abdominal swelling (ascites), jaundice, and easy bruising or bleeding. If untreated, cirrhosis may lead to complications like liver failure, portal hypertension, and liver cancer. Early detection, lifestyle changes, and medical treatment can help slow disease progression.

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drug induced liver injury (dili)
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दवाओं से होने वाली लिवर की क्षति

Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI) refers to liver damage caused by prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs, herbal products, or dietary supplements. It is one of the leading causes of acute liver failure worldwide. DILI can be dose-dependent (predictable, like with acetaminophen overdose) or idiosyncratic (unpredictable, due to individual sensitivity). Symptoms may include fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, jaundice, dark urine, and elevated liver enzymes. Early diagnosis is crucial, often requiring discontinuation of the offending drug and supportive care. In severe cases, liver transplantation may be necessary.

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non alcoholic steatohepatitis
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नॉन-अल्कोहलिक स्टीटोहेपेटाइटिस (NASH)

NASH is a progressive form of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in which fat accumulation in the liver is accompanied by inflammation and liver cell damage. Unlike simple fatty liver, NASH can lead to fibrosis, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer if left untreated. Risk factors include obesity, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and sedentary lifestyle. Symptoms are often vague, such as fatigue, abdominal discomfort, and weakness, while many people may remain asymptomatic in the early stages. Lifestyle changes like weight loss, regular exercise, healthy diet, and strict control of diabetes and cholesterol are the main strategies to manage NASH and prevent complications.

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