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Decoding Liver Enzymes: What You Need to Know – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Web : doctorharold.com Symptoms of liver disease may not be present until the later stages of severe disease, elevated liver enzyme tests are sometimes the first indication of potential liver damage. Hello viewers, today we will discuss liver enzymes and their significance. Liver enzymes are essential for our overall health, and understanding their importance can help clarify confusing lab results. Let’s delve into this. Welcome back to our channel. Today, as I said, we’re delving into a topic that might have left you scratching your head during your last doctor’s visit: liver enzymes. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! I’m Dr. [Harold], and this is our mini crash course on liver enzymes and their significance.” 1. What Are Liver Enzymes? “Okay, let’s start with the basics. Liver enzymes are like the backstage crew of your body—they work tirelessly ...

Jul 25, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , ,
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Health & Views – May 3rd issue 2024 – By Dr. Harold Gunatillake OAM Download the PDF file . Disclaimer : The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In other words, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use ...

May 30, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , ,
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Why do doctors do Liver Function Tests?- By Dr harold Gunatillake Liver function tests are blood tests used to help diagnose and monitor liver disease or damage. The tests measure the levels of certain enzymes and proteins in your blood produced in your liver. Most diseases start due to damaged livers, and one could assess the damage through liver enzyme studies. The four warning signs of a damaged liver are: yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice), swelling in the legs, ankles and feet caused by a build-up of fluid (oedema) swelling in your abdomen caused by a build-up of fluid known as ascites. A high temperature and shivering attacks. So, your doctor will request a group of blood tests that provide information about the state of your liver. These tests include prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, albumin, bilirubin, and others, to assess the functions of ...

Feb 8, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged , , ,
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What does the Liver do for you- how can you prevent liver failure?-Dr Harold Gunatillake   Transcript: Yes, that is what we are going to talk about today. There are three organs in your body that can just fail to function- they are the heart, the kidneys, and the liver. These are the main organs that fail to function when you suffer from most chronic diseases towards the terminal stages. Then, you call it organ failure The liver is the largest organ in the human body. It increases with age until about 15 years of age. The size depends on the age, sex, body size and shape. The mean liver size is 7 cm for women and 10.5 cm for men. The liver weighs from 1200 to 1400 g in the adult woman and 1400 to 1500 h in the adult man. Before we discuss how your liver can fail ...

Oct 3, 2020 Posted by In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged
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