(K76.6) Portal hypertension

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2 905 790 in individuals diagnosis portal hypertension confirmed
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102 929 deaths with diagnosis portal hypertension
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4% mortality rate associated with the disease portal hypertension

Diagnosis portal hypertension is diagnosed Men are 8.72% more likely than Women

1 579 621

Men receive the diagnosis portal hypertension

62 380 (3.9 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis portal hypertension

40 549 (3.1 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease portal hypertension - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 55-59

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features portal hypertension

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Non-contagious
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Moderate individual risk, low public risk
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Portal hypertension - what does this mean

Portal hypertension is a condition in which the pressure in the portal vein, which carries blood from the intestines, spleen, and pancreas to the liver, is abnormally high. this can be caused by a blockage in the portal vein, cirrhosis of the liver, or an increase in the amount of blood flowing through the portal vein.

What happens during the disease - portal hypertension

Portal hypertension is a condition in which the pressure within the portal vein, the vein that carries blood from the intestines and spleen to the liver, is abnormally high. this increased pressure is caused by a variety of factors, including an increase in resistance to blood flow due to narrowing of the vein, an increase in the amount of blood flowing through the vein, or an obstruction of the vein due to a tumor or other blockage. the increased pressure can lead to a number of complications, including the development of varices, or enlarged veins, in the esophagus and stomach, as well as an increased risk of bleeding from these veins.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical Exam
  • Blood Tests
  • Abdominal Ultrasound
  • CT Scan
  • MRI
  • Endoscopy
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Portal Venogram

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the pressure in the portal vein and reduce the risk of complications.
  • Lifestyle changes, such as reducing salt intake and avoiding alcohol
  • Prescription medications to reduce pressure in the portal vein
  • Endoscopic treatments to reduce pressure in the portal vein
  • Surgery to reduce pressure in the portal vein
  • Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure to reduce pressure in the portal vein
  • Liver transplantation
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14 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Portal hypertension - Prevention

Portal hypertension can be prevented by avoiding risk factors such as excessive alcohol consumption, obesity, and chronic liver diseases. additionally, regular screenings and vaccinations for hepatitis b and c can help reduce the risk of developing portal hypertension.

Main symptoms of the disease portal hypertension

Small testicles

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Bloating

(Distended, Swollen, Inflated, Puffed up, Stretched, Expanded, Engorged, Protruding, Bulging, Extended)

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Prostration

(Collapse, Fatigue, Lassitude, Exhaustion, Debility, Weakness, Languor, Listlessness, Lethargy, Debilitation, Enervation, Burnout)

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Erectile disfunction

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Weakness

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Nail color change

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Abnormal weight loss

(Unintended weight loss, Unexplained weight loss, Rapid weight loss, Excessive weight loss, Drastic weight loss, Sudden weight loss, Substantial weight loss, Significant weight loss, Unwanted weight loss, Unexpected weight loss)

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Itching

(Irritation, Scratching, Tickling, Crawling, Burning, Prickling, Tingling, Stabbing, Throbbing)

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Tissue edema

(Fluid retention, Swelling, Puffiness, Fluid accumulation, Bloating, Hydrops, Dropsy, Congestion, Inflammation)

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Decreased appetite

(Diminished hunger, Loss of appetite, Lack of appetite, Decreased hunger, Reduced appetite, Anorexia, Poor appetite, Decreased intake, Lack of interest in food)

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Blood in stool

(Rectal bleeding, Hematochezia, Maroon stool, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Melena, Hemorrhagic stool)

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Vomit

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Abdominal pain

(Stomach pain, Bellyache, Tummy ache, Abdominal ache, Gut pain, Intestinal pain, Stomachache, Abdomen pain, Gastric pain, Abdominal discomfort)

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Hemorrhage under the skin

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Haemorrhoids

(Piles, Hemorrhoids, Hemroids, Varicose veins, Anal fissures, Anal itching, Anal pain, Rectal bleeding, Rectal prolapse, Rectal discomfort)

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Dyspnea

(Shortness of breath, Labored breathing, Breathlessness, Air hunger, Difficulty breathing, Gasping, Panting, Wheezing, Tightness in chest, Suffocating feeling)

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Nausea

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Fatigue

(Tiredness, Exhaustion, Lethargy, Lassitude, Weariness, Burn-out, Weakness, Malaise, Lack of energy, Lack of strength, Listlessness)

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Spasm

(Twitching, Contraction, Cramp, Jerking, Convulsion, Muscle spasm, Tic, Clonus, Myoclonus, Spasmodic)

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Yellow sclera

(Amber eyes, Cadaverous eyes, Jaundiced eyes, Xanthic eyes, Xanthous eyes, Yellowish eyes, Yellow-tinged eyes)

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Jaundice

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Pain in the left hypochondrium

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Dark urine

(Black urine, Deep colored urine, Cola colored urine, Tea-colored urine, Brown urine, Amber urine, Rusty urine, Soda-colored urine, Coffee-colored urine)

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Pain in the right hypochondrium

(Pain in right upper abdomen, Pain in right side of abdomen, Agony in right hypochondrium, Agonizing in right hypochondrium, Ache in right hypochondrium, Aching in right hypochondrium, Sharp pain in right hypochondrium, Soreness in right hypochondrium...)

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