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Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a disease that affects your bile ducts. ... As a result, it builds up inside your liver and damages your liver cells. It also causes scar tissue to form in ...
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare liver disease that affects the bile ducts. PSC is progressive, which means it gets worse over time. Treatment includes taking certain medications ...
e. The Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC) is a 35-item parent-report questionnaire designed to identify children with difficulties in psychosocial functioning. Its primary purpose is to alert pediatricians at an early point about which children would benefit from further assessment. [1] A positive result on the overall scale indicates that the ...
yellowing of the skin, or jaundice. pain in the upper right abdomen. swelling, or edema of the hands and feet. a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. dry mouth and eyes. weight loss. An AMA test is ...
A tissue transglutaminase IgA test or tTg-IgA test is an effective method used in the diagnosis of celiac disease. It is a blood test that checks for antibodies or immunoglobulins, which are ...
Dr. Thomas Knopp, DO, is a Gastroenterology specialist practicing in Lexington, KY with 19 years of experience. This provider currently accepts 41 insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid. New patients are welcome. Hospital affiliations include Baptist Health Lexington.
An antinuclear antibody test is a blood test that looks for certain kinds of antibodies in your body. It’s also called an ANA or FANA (fluorescent antinuclear antibody) test. Antibodies are ...
Takeaway. In a urinalysis, the presence of bacteria and elevated white blood cell levels in the urine usually indicate a UTI. Further tests may be necessary if you have a history of other urinary ...