Diagnosis for any Problem in The Liver
Hepatology is a specialty of gastroenterology that focuses on the study of the liver. Our hematologist is also gastroenterologist, he tries to solve your problem.
Hepatic explorations are mainly performed by blood sampling but also imaging that includes choreography, CT scan and MRI.
What diseases are treated in hematology?
Here is a non exhaustive list of liver diseases taken care of by the hematologist :
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a potentially fatal liver infection (inflammation of the liver) caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). This can last more than six months and become chronic, increasing the risk of developing liver cancer, cirrhosis, liver failure, etc. It can also be mild and in this case it will not last long.
Usually, when hepatitis B develops into adulthood, the body is able to fight off the disease for a few months and then you are immune to it. On the other hand, if it are low.
Hepatitis C
Just like hepatitis B, hepatitis C is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), transmitted through the blood and can also become chronic and develop the same complications as hepatitis B, however unlike this, the chances of hepatitis C becoming are much higher.
Cirrhosis of the liver
Just like hepatitis B, hepatitis C is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), transmitted through the blood and can also become chronic and develop the same complications as hepatitis B, however unlike this, the chances of hepatitis C becoming chronic are much higher.
Cirrhosis of the liver is a chronic disease of the liver during which there is a complete disorganization of the hepatic architecture as well as a degeneration of the hepatic tissues. Symptoms are not directly visible, there can be different causes for the onset of cirrhosis, and treatment varies depending on the cause.
Cholestasis
Cholestasis, also known as cholesterol, is a disease of the liver that presents as a decrease or disappearance of the flow of bile causing a sudden increase in the volume of bile in the bile ducts (bilirubin).
There are two types of cholesterol antipathetic cholesterol, which occurs in the liver and extra hepatic, which occurs in the bile ducts.
Cancer of the liver
Liver cancer can be primary (originates in the liver) or secondary (originates in another part of the body but has then spread to the liver).
Primary cancer is twice as common in men as in women, and it usually presents as extracellular carcinoma (HCC).
Alcoholic and liver cirrhosis
Excessive and chronic alcohol consumption is the most common cause of liver cirrhosis. Cirrhosis from drinking alcohol can develop over many years.
It is important to remember that the amount of alcohol that will damage the liver can vary from person to person. If a healthy woman drinks the some amount of alcohol as a healthy man, she has a higher risk of cirrhosis. children are particularly susceptible to damage from alcohol. Some people also have a genetic predisposition to alcohol related liver injury.
What does a hepatologist do?
Hematologist diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of diseases that affect your blood cells. Blood diseases may be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Some diseases keep your blood from flowing. Other diseases make you bleed more than normal. Blood disorders and blood cancer may have mild symptoms or be life threatening.
You may need to see a hematologist because your primary healthcare provider wants a blood specialist to review your blood test results. It’s important to remember that initial blood test results aren’t signs of serious illness.
When should I consult a hematologist?
The hematologist is a gastroenterologist who has additional expertise for liver disease. It is best to consult the hematologist as soon as one of the symptoms is observed.
During this consultation, if very specific examinations or particularly complex results such as liver problems or other, will reach the hematologist , it will guide you more appropriate exams.
Conclusion
If you’re seeing a hematologist, it’s because tests show your blood cells, bone marrow or lymphatic system may not be working as well as it should. You specializes in blood diseases, including blood cancer. If you have questions about your test results, ask your herpetologist to review your results. They’ll be happy to answer your questions and explain next steps.