Question 1

Is it true biopsy poses risk to liver cancer patient?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is true that biopsies can pose a risk to liver cancer patients.

Question 2

How does the liver break down bilirubin?

Accepted Answer

Once in the liver, glucuronic acid is added to unconjugated bilirubin by the enzyme glucuronyl transferase. This forms conjugated bilirubin, which is soluble. This allows conjugated bilirubin to be excreted into the duodenum in bile.

Question 3

Why do TB patients have to do liver blood test regularly?

Accepted Answer

Tuberculosis can affect the liver in three forms. The most common form is diffuse hepatic involvement, seen along with pulmonary or miliary tuberculosis. The second is granulomatous hepatitis and the third, a much rarer form presents as focal/local tuberculoma or abscess.

Question 4

How do you test for jaundice in adults?

Accepted Answer

Bilirubin testing is usually one of a group of tests to check the health of your liver. Bilirubin testing may be done to investigate jaundice a yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by high levels of bilirubin.

Question 5

How long does it take for protein to get in your blood?

Accepted Answer

Fast-digesting proteins take about 30 minutes to two hours to be absorbed while slow-digesting proteins like plant-based proteins can take up to three to four hours for complete absorption,

Question 6

How dangerous is it to have 26.63 mg/dl level of bilirubin?

Accepted Answer

A bilirubin of 20 or more on a blood test will be marked as high. Jaundice may occur when the blood total bilirubin reaches a level roughly between 35 and 50 micromoles/litre.

Is it true biopsy poses risk to liver cancer patient?

Is it true biopsy poses risk to liver cancer patient?

Related Questions

How does the liver break down bilirubin?

Why do TB patients have to do liver blood test regularly?

How do you test for jaundice in adults?

How long does it take for protein to get in your blood?

How dangerous is it to have 26.63 mg/dl level of bilirubin?

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