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View detailsIntestinal tuberculosis
Intestinal tuberculosis is a chronic, specific infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis invading intestinal tissues. The vast majority of cases are secondary to pulmonary tuberculosis and can occur in any part of the intestine, with the ileocecal region being the most common site. This disease is more common in young and middle-aged adults, with a slightly higher incidence in females than in males. The main symptoms include irregular abdominal pain, alternating diarrhea and constipation, etc.
View detailsAlcoholic liver disease
Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a chronic liver disease caused by long-term, excessive alcohol consumption. It progresses through several stages based on symptoms and severity: alcoholic fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, alcoholic liver fibrosis, and alcoholic cirrhosis. The main symptoms of this disease include abdominal and general discomfort, loss of appetite, fatigue, and in severe cases of liver damage, jaundice and generalized edema may occur.
Autoimmune liver disease
Autoimmune liver disease is a group of hepatobiliary disorders caused by abnormal autoimmunity in the body. This disease includes autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, and overlap syndromes where two of these conditions coexist. Additionally, IgG4-related hepatobiliary disease is also classified under this category. Autoimmune hepatitis can occur at any age, but most patients are over 40 years old. Women are more susceptible to the disease, with a male-to-female ratio of approximately 1:4.
View detailsFatty liver
Fatty liver is a liver disease characterized by excessive accumulation of fat within liver cells. This condition commonly affects middle-aged and young adults over 35, but the age of onset has been trending younger in recent years. Mild cases often present with no obvious symptoms. However, if the patient is in a severe stage, they may exhibit symptoms of chronic hepatitis, such as fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and dull pain in the right upper abdomen.
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View detailsLiver cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is a disease in which scar tissue (fibrous tissue) replaces normal liver tissue due to one or more factors or primary diseases, causing the liver to gradually lose its normal function and leading to a series of symptoms and complications. This disease is common in men aged 20 to 50. Early cirrhosis has no symptoms or mild symptoms. As the disease worsens, patients often experience jaundice, edema, bleeding, and a series of complications such as variceal bleeding, ascites, and hepatic encephalopathy.
View detailsWilson's disease
Wilson's disease is a hereditary disorder of copper metabolism caused by abnormal copper deposition in various tissues throughout the body. This disease presents with diverse manifestations, primarily affecting liver function and neurological function. Common symptoms include loss of appetite, fatigue, somnolence, jaundice, abdominal pain, anemia, hematuria, dystonia, and tremor.
View detailsTuberculous meningitis
Tuberculous meningitis is a meningeal inflammation caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, predominantly affecting children and young adults, with a higher incidence in winter and spring. The main symptoms include low-grade fever, night sweats, headache, loss of appetite, and nuchal rigidity. Children often experience nausea, vomiting, and convulsions.
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