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How is it diagnosed?

Blood tests: determination of copper and its transporter protein called ceruloplasmin.

Urinalysis: determination of urinary excretion of copper, at baseline and after administration of a chelating agent such as penicillamine.

Liver biopsy to determine hepatic copper content.

Brain imaging studies (MRI or scanner) if there is neurological involvement.

Ophthalmological slit lamp to detect the presence of copper in an area of ​​the cornea (Descemet’s membrane), which manifests as a browning known as the Kayser Fleischer.

Genetic studies to identify DNA mutations underlying Wilson’s disease. Read the rest of this entry »

What are the symptoms?

The organ that is most frequently affected is the liver, followed by the brain.

Liver Symptoms

- Hepatitis, or inflammation of the liver

- Cirrhosis or “healing” of the liver

- Tiredness and loss of appetite

- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes)

- Abdominal pain

- Swelling of the ankles (edema) and abdomen (ascites)

- Enlarged liver and spleen

- Gastrointestinal bleeding (esophageal varices) or coma in severe cases.

These manifestations are nonspecific and can occur in any severe liver disease. Read the rest of this entry »

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What is Wilson’s disease?

Wilson’s disease is caused by excessive accumulation of copper in the body. We need that food containing a small amount of copper to keep the body functioning cells, but too much can be toxic and damage organs.

What is the cause of Wilson’s disease?

The control of copper in the body is borne primarily the liver, which removes the excess copper mainly through the bile. Wilson’s disease, this system works well and copper accumulates in the body. The most important changes occur in the liver but also other organs may be injured, especially the brain. Read the rest of this entry »

What are the symptoms? Are they the same in all allergies?
There may be intense local reactions (swelling and redness in the area of ​​the bite), or a systemic reactions range from acute urticaria to severe anaphylaxis with impaired cardiovascular and respiratory level, threatening the integrity of the patient.

Do they differ by age? Are they more dangerous for children?
If, while in children, systemic reactions can occur dangerous, the process is self-limiting, meaning that for example, reactions confined to skin level, which are more common in future stings tend to repeat themselves, without increasing in severity.

If the sting is repeated Can worsen symptoms?
In 60-70% of cases if, depending always on the seriousness of the bite overlaid above.

When is it advisable to go to a specialist?
Whenever it is likely that there may be allergic to the venom of wasps or bees, having experienced severe local reactions or systemic reactions. Read the rest of this entry »

Diagnosis and Evaluation

The diagnosis of fatty liver is based on the findings of liver biopsy. This shows fat accumulation in hepatocytes, and there may also be varying degrees of inflammation and fibrosis.

Although liver biopsy is the only test that ensures the diagnosis and a review of low risk, not all people with suspected diagnosis of fatty liver are subjected to this procedure. It is customary to make a presumptive diagnosis of fatty liver disease in someone with suggestive images (ultrasound, CT or MRI). Liver biopsy is, however, the only test that differentiates between “simple steatosis (fat accumulation) and” steatohepatitis “(fat associated with inflammation and fibrosis). Read the rest of this entry »

Obesity and poor eating habits cause most cases of fatty liver.

The term refers to fatty liver a liver disease characterized by accumulation of fatty acids and triglycerides in liver cells (hepatocytes). Alcohol is a major cause of fatty liver, and is a factor that should always be considered in a patient with fatty liver.

In this article we will refer to fatty liver associated with consumption of alcohol. Fat accumulation in hepatocytes can lead to liver inflammation, with the possibility of developing fibrosis and ultimately end up in chronic liver damage (or cirrhosis).

Nomenclature

Fatty liver is known in several ways:

Fatty Liver: A general term. When it is not because alcohol is known as nonalcoholic fatty liver. In English it is called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

Fatty liver: Accumulation of fat in the liver, fatty liver synonymous. Read the rest of this entry »

Heartburn
They say there is an increased acidity when clorihídrico acid free or combined in the gastric juices and produce a reflux into the esophagus provoking and causing heartburn. This occurs because the opening that separates the esophagus from the stomach is open after eating food.

Cloríhidrico acid has a digestive function. Its secretion by the gastric mucosa decreases and increases in hypochlorhydria in hyperacidity. In this acid is the acidity of gastric juice. Read the rest of this entry »

Definition of Abortion
It defines abortion as the termination of pregnancy by natural causes or deliberately caused.

Symptoms of spontaneous abortion
The three main symptoms of abortion are: pain, cervical dilation and bleeding.

Symptoms of abortion in the first month
If abortion occurs in the first month of conception almost always goes unnoticed clinically, since the three specific symptoms Read the rest of this entry »

Patients with diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis, among others, can improve and even cured through exercises like the one proposed by the Tai Chi Chuan, the ancient martial art that, according to the manuscripts most important, may date to 1300, when the Yuan dynasty was about to come to an end.

Whether you believe in the theory that the mind and body unites a potentially healing force, experts say the ancient martial art known as Tai Chi can help you achieve health and optimum fitness.

Those who have some time to ensure that practicing Tai Chi has the ability to calm the body and soul, and therefore the individual has become more stable, more peaceful and happier.

Research shows that there are robust improvements in physical function of people, metabolism increases or accelerates, and there’s physical conditioning over time.

Breathe, concentrate and perform circular movements, in that it sums up this type of exercise. You can perform any type of person, even smokers, and for some chronic diseases is as effective as drug treatment, only that there is no adverse side effects.

It can be practiced to those who have undergone a Coronary artery bypass and those who have had a heart attack.

Sometimes it is associated only to older people in who actually prevents hip fractures or any type, but you can do anyone, any age, including children. I have had very young learners with conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, who have been benefited with the exercise. Read the rest of this entry »

Perform regular exercise has many advantages, such as maintaining muscle elasticity, improved weight control, reduce levels of blood glucose, reduce the problems of anxiety, improve sleep and intestinal flow, while increasing our levels energy.

Recent studies indicate that brisk walking helps to dramatically improve cardiovascular fitness people, helping to strengthen their mental focus and ability to make decisions.

The simple and pleasant walking, also helps to eliminate excess weight, so that changes on our part in a simple commitment to health.

If to this we add a good diet this formula becomes magical and unbeatable. The walk is highly recommended exercise for sedentary people and it would be great to start a daily routine, and suggests starting with a moderate walk for 30 minutes and gradually increase as you grow our capacity for resistance.

To do this you must remember to stretch the muscles before you start and the end of the year.

Flexibility exercise in its simplest form the muscles stretch and contract, the best subjects to stretch properly be found in the practice of Yoga and Tai Chi. The benefits of good flexibility indeed go far beyond the physical, because they reduce stress and promote well-being, as during physical activity the brain is properly oxygenated. Read the rest of this entry »