#Liver biopsy

[loveandscience]

liver biopsy today went well

they said i can return to work 24 hours after the procedure-- so technically I'll be just over 24 hours when i have my first client tomorrow

it's kind of neat how clearly i remember the operating room!

Edited to add the experience:

They wheeled me into the OR and had me climb on the OR table-- I was surprised how thin those are. I wonder why they're so thin. I laid down and they got the IV going-- was not expecting that to burn in my hand but it wasn't for too long. They strapped me to the table and said "sometimes when they're sedated, patients forget where they are and try to climb off."

The sedative was kicking in and it made my head hurt and feel cloudy for a few moments. They put a sheet over my head so I couldn't see what was going on, and gave me the local anesthetic in the neck. Not too bad.

Mostly felt pressure while they worked, but toward the end I think the painkiller stuff wore off. My body seems to metabolize those super quickly, it was like that back when i was in labor too and all the nurses back then thought I was some freak of nature.

Anyway, I kept telling them it hurt toward the end of the biopsy, but they didn't seem to acknowledge it, and then it was over pretty quickly anyway. Nowhere near as painful as labor.

Then they had me climb back to the hospital bed, and switched out my pillow bc there was blood all over it. The whole time I felt pretty mentally 'with it,' but like, the calmest I've ever been in my life. My body must have been freaked out that I had been calm too long, lol, because afterward my whole body just started shaking and my teeth were chattering.

I tried to tell them it was just nerves not cold, bc my body does the same thing after public speaking, but they insisted on wrapping me up in warm blankets, which felt nice anyhow. They wheeled me back to my husband <3 and said something about delivering him a burrito. Husband got me pancakes <3

[bihansthot]

I listen, I read, I’ve been pacing nervous hoping your autopsy went good for you, Ive been think about it all day! I have a therapist and psychiatrist, heave helped out with my state of mind. I guess Im getting at it doesn’t hurt. If you feel getting your thoughts out or expressing how you feel helps, do it for yourself, it’s okay to do that.

The biopsy was a struggle as it took 5 attempts to start the IV and two different imaging methods, but the important part is they were able to determine it’s not cancer!! It’s just a hemangioma on my liver, which is a benign cluster of blood vessels! They’re going to continue to monitor it via yearly MRIs because it may have to be treated if it gets too big but right now it’s very small, only about two cms. Thank you for your concern lovely. I’m an very tired from the whole ordeal and very bruised but otherwise fine. 💙💙💙

[drforambhuta]

Hepatitis in Pediatric Patients:

Children represent a vulnerable demographic susceptible to hepatitis, displaying unique patterns of transmission, clinical manifestations, and long-term consequences. Hepatitis A, primarily spread through fecal-oral contamination of food and water, poses a significant threat to children, often presenting as acute illness characterized by jaundice, fatigue, abdominal discomfort, and nausea. Conversely, hepatitis B, typically transmitted from mother to child during childbirth or through blood exposure, presents distinctive challenges in pediatric healthcare, necessitating timely vaccination and careful screening of high-risk infants. The evolving landscape of pediatric hepatitis highlights the critical role of comprehensive vaccination programs, early detection, and multidisciplinary care to mitigate disease impact and prevent long-term complications in children.

Hepatitis in the Adult Population:

Adults comprise a diverse group affected by hepatitis, with hepatitis B and C emerging as prominent global concerns, particularly among high-risk groups like injection drug users, healthcare professionals, and individuals with underlying health conditions. Chronic hepatitis B, prevalent in a substantial portion of adults, underscores the importance of targeted screening, early detection, and prompt initiation of antiviral therapy to prevent disease progression and reduce the risk of liver cirrhosis and cancer. Similarly, hepatitis C, once a formidable challenge with limited treatment options, has seen a significant transformation with the introduction of direct-acting antiviral agents, offering cure rates exceeding 95% and reshaping the landscape of hepatitis management in adults. However, addressing disparities in access to screening, diagnosis, and treatment remains a critical challenge, requiring concerted efforts to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes globally.

Diagnosis and Management:

The diagnosis of hepatitis requires a systematic approach involving clinical assessment, laboratory tests, imaging studies, and histopathological examination to determine the underlying cause, assess disease severity, and guide treatment decisions. Blood tests, including serological markers and viral load assays, are essential for distinguishing between acute and chronic hepatitis, identifying viral strains, and monitoring treatment response. Imaging techniques such as ultrasound, CT scans, and MRI provide valuable information on liver structure, blood flow, and the presence of complications such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. Although invasive, liver biopsy remains valuable in certain cases, offering histological confirmation of the diagnosis and guiding treatment strategies.

Treatment options for hepatitis encompass a variety of pharmacological interventions, including antiviral drugs, immunomodulatory therapy, and supportive care measures to alleviate symptoms and promote liver health. In acute hepatitis, conservative management with rest, hydration, and dietary adjustments is often sufficient, with close monitoring of liver function and symptoms. Chronic hepatitis requires a proactive approach aimed at achieving sustained viral suppression, halting disease progression, and reducing the risk of complications. Antiviral medications targeting specific viral enzymes have revolutionized treatment, offering high efficacy and shorter durations compared to conventional therapies. Additionally, immunomodulatory agents play a role in managing autoimmune hepatitis and hepatitis associated with systemic conditions.

Early diagnosis and management of hepatitis is possible by undergoing a regular full body health checkup at a good hospital.

[gastroenterologist]

Meta Description: Learn about the common signs, diagnosis methods, available treatments, and the impact of fatty liver disease on life expectancy in this comprehensive guide.

[sureshgiragani]

Are you concerned about health risks related to the liver?

The Liver is an extremely important organ. It makes proteins and enzymes that are needed for vital metabolic processes, eliminates contaminants from the blood and improves infection prevention, and stores vitamins and nutrients. At Neuro and Vascular, we understand that questions and uncertainties arise around diagnoses requiring liver biopsy. Located in Hyderabad, India, our facility can help provide peace of mind through CT Guided Liver Biopsy Procedure with excellent radiologists who will provide you with precise imaging results.

For more information, visit our website today, or call us at +91 99121 82862/+91 8501950088.

[hopkinrx]

Fatty Liver Disease: Important Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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[medantahospital606]

What are the Benefits, Risks, Prices, and Best Specialists of Liver Biopsy Tests?

[stock-human]

Emma is acting super listless and weird, so we're at the vet again. Please send her your strongest vibes.

[archduke-enver-gortash]

god i am so unbelievably stupidly cringe… i need to hit my brain baseball style

[bpod-bpod]

Aimed at Liver

Artificial intelligence-based measurement (AIM) tool for scoring findings in liver biopsies from patients with a disease called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). AIM assists in arriving at a consensus when pathologists' interpretations vary and enables more reproducible clinical trial outcome scoring

Read the published research article here

Image from work by Janani S. Iyer, Dinkar Juyal, Quang Le and Zahil Shanis, and colleagues

PathAI, Boston, MA, USA

Image originally published with a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

Published in Nature Medicine, August 2024

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[queen-mabs-revenge]

cat's at the vet and they're keeping her for the day and i don't have the energy to go into detail but i'm in some kind of fugue state i think

[chxckens]

doctor appt today?? no problem...

[bihansthot]

Finally got my biopsy scheduled for the 19th of July, so I’ll finally know for sure if I have liver cancer or not. I’m not looking forward to the procedure or having to wait three hours at the hospital but what can you do? Good thoughts/vibes are appreciated 💕

[strangeswift]

life kinda sucks but at least we have fun surgeries at work this week

[sureshgiragani]

The Liver is an extremely important organ. It makes proteins and enzymes that are needed for vital metabolic processes, eliminates contaminants from the blood and improves infection prevention, and stores vitamins and nutrients. At Neuro and Vascular, we understand that questions and uncertainties arise around diagnoses requiring liver biopsy. Located in Hyderabad, India, our facility can help provide peace of mind through CT Guided Liver Biopsy Procedure with excellent radiologists who will provide you with precise imaging results.

For more information, visit our website today, or call us at +91 99121 82862/+91 8501950088.