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Gastrointestinal, Pelvic & Liver Disease, (A – Z)

Gastrointestinal, Pelvic & Liver Disease, (A - Z)

Middle Abdominal Pain

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Middle abdominal pain can be distressing and alarming. It refers to discomfort or pain felt between the chest and belly button area. This article aims to provide a clear understanding of middle ...

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Lower Right Abdominal Pain

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Lower right abdominal pain can be alarming and uncomfortable. It's a symptom rather than a diagnosis, meaning it could be caused by various underlying conditions. In this guide, we'll explore the ...

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Lower Left Abdominal Pain

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Lower left abdominal pain can be concerning and uncomfortable. It can disrupt daily activities and even indicate underlying health issues. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the types, ...

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Intrahepatic Obstruction

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Intrahepatic obstruction is a medical condition where there is a blockage within the liver's bile ducts. This obstruction can lead to various symptoms and complications, affecting a person's overall ...

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Extrahepatic Obstruction

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Extrahepatic obstruction refers to a blockage that occurs outside the liver, hindering the flow of bodily fluids or substances. This blockage can affect various systems in the body, leading to a ...

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Posthepatic Jaundice

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Posthepatic jaundice, also known as obstructive jaundice, occurs when there's a blockage in the bile ducts, preventing bile from leaving the liver. This buildup of bile leads to the characteristic ...

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Hepatic Jaundice

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Hepatic jaundice is a condition where the liver struggles to remove bilirubin, a yellow pigment produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. This results in a yellowish discoloration of ...

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Prehepatic Jaundice

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Prehepatic jaundice is a condition where there's too much bilirubin in your blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment made when your body breaks down old red blood cells. When there's too much bilirubin, ...

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Obstructive Jaundice

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Obstructive jaundice is a condition where the flow of bile from the liver to the intestine is blocked. This blockage can occur due to various reasons, leading to a buildup of bilirubin in the blood ...

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Alcoholic Jaundice

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Alcoholic jaundice is a condition caused by excessive alcohol consumption, leading to liver damage and yellowing of the skin and eyes. It's crucial to understand its causes, symptoms, and available ...

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Hepatitis-induced Jaundice

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Hepatitis-induced jaundice is a condition where the liver becomes inflamed due to hepatitis infection, leading to yellowing of the skin and eyes. It’s crucial to understand its causes, symptoms, ...

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Hepatocellular Jaundice

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Hepatocellular jaundice is a condition where the liver is unable to properly process bilirubin, leading to a yellowing of the skin and eyes. Understanding its types, causes, symptoms, diagnostic ...

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Hemolytic Jaundice

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Hemolytic jaundice is a condition where there's too much bilirubin in your blood due to the breakdown of red blood cells. It can lead to yellowing of the skin and eyes, among other symptoms. ...

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Pathological Jaundice

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Pathological jaundice is a condition where the skin and the whites of the eyes turn yellow due to excess bilirubin in the bloodstream. This can happen when there's a problem with the liver, ...

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Physiological Jaundice

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Physiological jaundice is a common condition in newborns, characterized by a yellowish tint to the skin and eyes. It typically occurs due to an excess of bilirubin, a yellow pigment produced during ...

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Neonatal Jaundice

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Neonatal jaundice is a common condition in newborn babies where their skin and eyes turn yellow due to high levels of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment produced when red blood ...

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Chronic Bilirubin Encephalopathy

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Chronic Bilirubin Encephalopathy, also known as kernicterus, is a serious condition that affects the brain due to high levels of bilirubin. This article aims to simplify the understanding of this ...

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Acute Bilirubin Encephalopathy (ABE)

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Acute Bilirubin Encephalopathy (ABE) is a condition affecting newborns, typically caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood. This article aims to provide a simplified explanation of ABE, ...

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What is Kernicterus?

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Kernicterus is a serious condition caused by excessive levels of bilirubin in a baby's blood. Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced when the body breaks down old red blood cells. In newborns, high ...

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Prehepatic Hyperbilirubinemia

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Prehepatic hyperbilirubinemia is a condition where there's too much bilirubin in the blood before it reaches the liver. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment created when red blood cells break down. This ...