Hepatology

When it comes to liver and gallbladder disease and its related conditions (such as cirrhosis of the liver), hepatology is the field of medicine to turn to. “Hepatology” is a combination of the Greek words “hepatikos,” meaning “liver,” and “logia,” meaning “study.” 

The medical specialty of hepatology focuses on liver disease and related problems. It is the job of a hepatologist to diagnose and treat liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic illnesses, as well as other hepatic conditions. 

The Conditions treated by Hepatologists 

Hepatitis affects millions of people around the world and is connected with a number of adverse outcomes, including liver transplants and liver cancer, which can be life-threatening. Liver cancer has been associated with hepatitis B and C, as well as alcoholism, in particular the development of cirrhosis and other severe consequences. 

Hepatitis B has been transmitted to almost two billion people, with 350 million people still carrying the virus. Hepatitis B cases have dropped dramatically as a result of widespread vaccination and routine blood testing. While hepatitis B and C are responsible for up to 80% of liver cancer occurrences, they are not the only risk factors for the disease. 

For hepatologists, viral and alcohol-related liver illnesses are among the most common disorders they encounter. Diagnosed, treated, and monitored by a hepatologist is a wide range of conditions, including: 

• Fatal liver disease, cirrhosis of the liver, and liver cancer are all linked to excessive alcohol consumption. 
• Infections with hepatitis viruses (hepatitis A, B, C, and E) 
• A paracetamol overdose is one of the most common types of drug overdose. 
• Jaundice 
• Damage to the liver is linked to bleeding in the stomach.  
• Disorders that induce liver enlargement in children and are termed “liver storage diseases” are enzyme abnormalities. 
• There are a number of tropical diseases, such as schistosomiasis and hydatid cysts 
• Transplantation of the liver 
• Hepatitis 
• Hepatitis with a genetic and metabolic component 
• In most cases, alcohol or gallstones are to blame for pancreatitis. 
• The breakdown of drugs in the body 
• Infection, cancer, alcohol, hemorrhage, or obstruction can cause damage to the pancreas or the biliary tract. 

Your gastrointestinal health will be carefully attended to by trained professionals at Doral Health and Wellness. The Gastroenterologists at Doral Health & Wellness are a group of professionals who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses of the digestive and hepatic systems. They diagnose and treat a wide range of digestive and liver conditions.

At Doral Health and Wellness, the experts can take care of your gut. Here are the services provided at Doral Health and Wellness 

• Colonoscopy
• Colon Cancer Screening
• Celiac Disease Treatment
• Sigmoidoscopy 
• Endoscopy

At Doral Health and Wellness, we have doctors that can help you manage your condition. For more information, you can visit us at 1797 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11212, or call us on 1-347-384-5690 or 1-347-868-1016. You can also visit our website at https://doralhw.org or contact us at info@doralhw.org if you have any queries.