Question 1

explain the condition called liver inflammation.?

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Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver is referred to as hepatitis.  Most commonly it is due to viral infections, e.g., hep a, hep b, hep c, epstein barr virus, cytomegalo virus.  Bacteria and parasites can also cause hepatitis.  Alcoholic injury can induce hepatitis as well.  Hepatic inflammation may result from chemical injury as well, e.g., carbon tetrachloride, mushrooms etc.

Question 2

does the inflammation of the liver also give you pain in your stomach?

Accepted Answer

It may: If the liver has acutely enlarged, the pressure on its capsule may cause discomfort.

Question 3

one dr said that i have inflammation  in my liver because is. fatty and other dr said that i have the liver irritated what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

They are: Saying the same thing with different words.  Sounds like you have hepatitis, which is inflammation or irritation of the liver, a potentially serious condition.  Causes of it are infection (e.g. Viral hep a, b, or c), toxins (alcohol or drugs), elevated lipids (nash), bile duct obstruction (gallstones), or sometimes unknown.  Follow your doctor's advice, or it might turn into cirrhosis.

Question 4

what is inflammation of the lungs called?

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Pneumonia etc: A true pneumonia is an inflammatory exudate (protein-rich fluid from injury) in the air spaces. A pneumonitis (as a chest cold) is inflammation confined to the walls of the air spaces. If the airways are inflamed, a bronchitis or bronchiolitis might be the diagnosis. If the inflammation is around the lung, a pleuritis might be diagnosed.

Question 5

what is inflammation of the heart called?

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Carditis: Inflammation of all components of heart is called pancarditis; inflammation of the inner lining is called endocarditiis, that of muscles - myocarditis, and that of outer lining - pericarditis.

Question 6

what is inflammation the intestines called?

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Inflammation.: generally, diseases that cause inflammation of the intestines are called inflammatory bowel diseasesj. This includes quite a few illnesses, however.  Can you be more specific?

Question 7

what's the inflammation of the root of a spinal nerve called?

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Radiculitis.: Radiculitis refers to inflammation of the nerve root. A more general term for any problem with spinal nerve roots (including compression) is radiculopathy.

Question 8

how can i reduce liver inflammation due to nafl?

Accepted Answer

Lose weight: Diet and exercise are paramount.
If you are diabetic, control you sugar.
Control your cholesterol.

Question 9

what to do if i have inflammation of the pia and arachnoid membranes are called?

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Meningitis: The pia and the arachnoid are part of the meninges, the lining around the brain and the spinal cord.  The dura is another layer of the meninges.  Together these three may be inflamed, inflammation of these structures is called meningitis.  This may be caused by a virus, a bacterial infection or medications.  It s not clear what the cause was in your case.  How was your diagnosis made?

Question 10

i have inflammation on my liver its getting better. can i take jamieson milk thistle tablets?

Accepted Answer

Sure, but...: A number of small studies have yielded conflicting results concerning the effectiveness of milk thistle in hepatitis c and chronic liver disease. A systematic review concluded that although milk thistle may decrease liver enzymes in patients with hepatitis c, there was no clear benefit to this or other herbal medications for chronic hcv infection.

Be careful about possible side effects.

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