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ALT is an indicator of liver enzymes, used to assess liver damage and related problems. The abnormal increase of this index is a warning sign of liver problems. The following article will explain the patient's questions about ALT. What is ALT (SGPT)? ALT or Alanine aminotransferase is known as a ...

Currently there are no measures to completely eliminate hepatitis B virus from the body but can only be treated to prevent the virus from multiplying, reducing the concentration of viruses in the blood, damaging liver cells and lowering liver enzymes. Besides preventing complications of cirrhosis, ...

Colon cancer is the fifth most common disease after liver, lung, stomach and breast cancer. So, what is the survival rate of colon cancer patients? What is the treatment? This article will provide you with useful information Is colon cancer dangerous? The severity of colon cancer depends on what ...

Calcification of the liver is a form of liver disease that occurs primarily in patients with a history of hepatitis. The more or less calcification in the liver and the extent of damage to the liver, the health of the patient will depend on each different case. Liver calcification, the cause of ...

An elevated liver is a sign that the liver is damaged or may also have a tumor in the liver. To know exactly whether liver enlargement in the body is dangerous or not, whether medical intervention or surgery is needed, patients need to visit the hospital as soon as possible after detecting abnormal ...

Based on the symptoms and symptoms outside of the body, it is difficult to determine whether a patient is infected with the hepatitis B virus. The most accurate diagnostic method is to test for hepatitis B. The following are some commonly used testing methods. Testing for hepatitis B surface ...

Colon cancer is currently ranked 3rd in the world and 5th in Vietnam in terms of prevalence of the disease. Therefore, it is very dangerous and needs to be prevented and treated early to protect each person's health. What is colon cancer? The colon, also known as the large intestine, is the last ...

Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the HBV virus, potentially causing cirrhosis or liver cancer, which is life-threatening. Hepatitis B is known as the "silent killer" because it causes no symptoms until the patient's liver is badly damaged after a long illness. Possibility of transmission ...

Most gallbladder polyps are benign, but there is still a small risk that they will develop into cancer, so when you see signs of gallbladder polyps, you need to see and treat immediately. What is gall bladder disease? Gallbladder polyps are tumor lesions or pseudobulbs that develop on the surface ...

Fatty liver is a very common disease but people think it is harmless. In fact, fatty liver can cause hepatitis, cirrhosis, and even liver cancer if left untreated for a long time. What causes fatty liver? What are the symptoms? And how to treat? Please refer to the following article. Fatty liver is ...

Chronic colitis is a long-term, recurring disease that greatly affects the health of patients. Therefore, the question is whether chronic colitis can be cured, how to cure it and how to prevent it. What is chronic colitis? The colon is the part at the end of the intestinal tract that plays an ...

Hepatic encephalopathy is extremely serious when it leads to changes in a person's behavior, mental state and nervous system, the most dangerous being a coma and death. What is hepatic encephalopathy? Hepatic encephalopathy or hepatic coma is a disorder of consciousness, behavior, and coma caused ...

Gastroscopy is the most commonly used method today in the diagnosis of gastric diseases. So, what should be prepared before the colonoscopy for this process to happen quickly, smoothly and give accurate results? Overview of gastroscopy Before you find out what to prepare for gastroscopy, you must ...

Stomach cancer is one of the common malignancies, easy to metastasize and has a high mortality rate. Knowing the signs of stomach cancer and regular health screenings will help you detect stomach cancer right from the start, and have an effective treatment regimen. What is stomach cancer? Stomach ...

Referring to colonoscopy, everyone is afraid sometimes. However, we cannot deny the effectiveness of this method in diagnosing and treating colon pathology. Therefore, patients need to have a good preparation process, creating a premise for an effective endoscopy process. Some of the indispensable ...