Portal Hypertension Liver Digestive Disorders Conditions and Diseases

Portal Hypertension is a build-up of pressure in the portal vein between the liver and the intestines due to fibrosis. Complications include increased fluid in the abdomen (ascites), bleeding from small veins unable to support the increased blood flow (varices), and altered mental state due to the toxins released into the system (hepatic encephalopathy).

• Merck Manual: Portal Hypertension - Explains what it is, causes, symptoms and treatment.
• Baylor College of Medicine: Portal Hypertension - Article gives basic facts, causes, complications and symptoms, portal hypertension diagnosis, digestive disorders and treatment approach.
• Portal Hypertension And Bleeding Of Oesophageal Varices - British Liver Trust offers information about these complications of liver portal hypertension disease. Includes detection, prevention, and treatment.
• Strong Health: Portal Hypertension - Discusses causes of this condition, complications, diagnosis, and digestive disorders surgical liver treatment options.
• Portal Hypertension - Section of medical textbook explains what it is, portal hypertension causes, complications, diagnosis, and management.

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