HEPATITIS MEET 2021

Alcoholic liver disease is said to be the outcome of excessive consumption of alcohol over long period of time. This disease is the result of alcohol abuse which results in severe consequences and even death. Alcohol abuse when practiced for years will lead to replacement of healthy liver tissues with the scar tissue. Scarring of the liver tissue can further cause liver damage and liver dysfunction. Excessive alcohol consumption can be the root cause for several ALD (Alcohol related Diseases). Alcohol fatty liver disease is due to accumulation of fat in the liver which can cause swelling of liver and its dysfunction. This can also occur by consuming alcohol heavily for a short period of time. At primary stages this disease is asymptomatic but shows mild symptoms such as fatigue and pain in the upper right abdomen. The advanced form of alcoholic fatty liver disease includes the signs and symptoms such as Low grade fever Nausea Vomiting Loss of appetite Weight loss Jaundice Tender...

  Naltrexone is a drug which is prescribed as a part of treatment for alcohol or any other opioid addiction in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). But the question is that is administering Naltrexone is safe or not in case of Hepatitis infected person. Due to its hepatotoxicity effects, Naltrexone may lead to the increased liver damage. But however in some cases physicians prescribe to take it which will increase the risk of liver damage in addition to Hepatitis C. The fact is that if a person infected with the Hepatitis C is an alcohol or opioid abuse then that will pose more threat than administering Naltrexone. Many Clinical studies revealed that Naltrexone is associated with the increased risk of underlying liver damage. The route of administration of Naltrexone is through Intramuscular injection once in 4 weeks or every day in tablet form. The oral administration is suggested only in alcohol abuse treatment. But however before getting started with Naltrexone it   is ...

  Hepatitis  can be the underlying cause for many liver problems. The causative organism for Hepatitis C infection is Hepatitis C virus (HCV).   This HCV primarily causes inflammation of the liver which can further progress into many serious conditions such as Cirrhosis .   But some life style changes can overcome these risks. Taking sufficient care of liver can prevent such damage and can also increase the quality of life. Compared to the previous years there is much improvement in the Hepatitis C treatment due to advancement in the anti-viral drug therapy . The following life style changes can protect the liver health: Control your weight        The symptoms of Hepatitis C include initial Weight loss as the body’s immune system tries to fight against the virus. But this infection can leave long-term effect of weight gain. For an individual gaining weight may not be a concern. But people with obesity are more prone to the liver da...

The causative organism for the Hepatitis C infection is Hepatitis C virus (HCV). This viral infection is characterized by the severe liver damage . The other symptoms include fatigue, poor appetite and skin problems including yellow discoloration of the skin, itchy skin and skin rashes. The skin concerns of this Hepatitis C can occur anywhere in the body including arms. The onset of skin problems can be directly due to Hepatitis C or indirectly due to the irritation caused by the injectable that is used to treat liver diseases. To know whether the occurred skin problems are due to the Hepatitis C or not, one should have a brief knowledge over the symptoms of Hepatitis c . The common skin concerns seen in persons infected with HCV include: ·         Jaundice is a condition in which skin and white part of the eyes and nails turns to yellow color. This is due to the accumulation of the bilirubin as the liver fails to break it down. The jaundice symptoms such as dark ...