Kenneth Kee

Autoimmune Hepatitis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Diseases (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Autoimmune Hepatitis is a chronic inflammatory liver disease
Autoimmune Hepatitis can occur in people of all ages.
Women are affected three to four times more often than men
The immune cells treat the liver cells as foreign and start to destroy them

Autoimmune Hepatitis is just one of the causes of chronic active hepatitis
When hepatitis becomes chronic, the liver may develop cirrhosis
The most common symptom of autoimmune hepatitis is fatigue and tiredness
Spider angiomas are typical of autoimmune hepatitis together with skin rashes

Many people with autoimmune hepatitis do not feel well.
The body's immune system attacks its own liver cells.
Liver biopsy is the best diagnostic test for Autoimmune hepatitis
Liver biopsy also provides information on cirrhosis and prognosis

Treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis is with immunosuppressant medication
Immediate treatment with high-dose corticosteroids may reduce progression
When the inflammation is brought under control, the dose can be reduced
Otherwise other drugs such as azathioprine or cyclosporine may be included

-An original poem by Kenneth Kee

Interesting Tips about the Autoimmune Hepatitis

A Healthy Lifestyle

1. Take a well Balanced Diet

2. Once the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis has been made, treatment is almost always required.

Immediate treatment with high-dose corticosteroids may reduce the risk of progression to fulminant hepatic failure or even cirrhosis

Fulminant hepatitis requires immediate attention; prompt treatment with corticosteroids is lifesaving.

A. Immunosuppression.

This therapy uses a type of steroids known as corticosteroids to reduce (suppress) the ability of the immune system to fight infection.

It is usual to start treatment with a relatively high dose of steroids, usually prednisone or prednisolone.
When the inflammation is brought under control, the dose can be reduced.
Usually other drugs are added to allow for a lower dose of steroids.
Another immunosuppressant, azathioprine is most commonly used in combination with steroids.

3. Keep bones and body strong

Bone marrow produces our blood

Eat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.

Eat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.

Eat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits

Zinc and other minerals are important to the body

4. Get enough rest and Sleep

Avoid stress and tension

5. Exercise and stay active.

It is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2¿ hours a week.

One way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.

Begin slowly especially if a person has not been active.

6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.

Alcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.

Alcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.

7. Stop or do not begin smoking.

It also interferes with blood supply and healing.

Chapter 1

Autoimmune Hepatitis

Autoimmune hepatitis is a long-term disease of the liver in which the body's immune system attacks liver cells.

Autoimmune hepatitis was previously known as chronic active hepatitis.

This immune response causes inflammation of the liver which is also called hepatitis.

Last week I was surprised by a woman patient of 56 years who suddenly appeared at my consultation room with an infection diagnosis of Autoimmune Hepatitis and Hepatitis C.

I have never seen a Autoimmune Hepatitis much less a Hepatitis C case in all my family practice. Hep...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781310947070
• Artikelnr.: 75905363

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
"Specialized Medical Conditions"
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