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How is portal hypertension diagnosed? is there specific blood work for it? does nash causes portal hypertension?
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Clarify ?: Portal hypertension is a function of the liver being diseased and poorly functioning, it's diagnosis requires ultrasound and nuclear scanning techniques to measure function, and a good clinical doctor that can detect liver disease before it gets bad
Answered 3/31/2015
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