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Ghassan Al-Sabbagh- Common Causes of Liver Disease

Ghassan Al-Sabbagh is a dedicated physician with more than 30 years of practice experience. He currently operates a Gastroenterology and Hepatology practice in North Carolina. In this presentation he is sharing the common causes of Liver Disease.

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Ghassan Al-Sabbagh- Common Causes of Liver Disease

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  1. Sample 1 Ghassan Al-Sabbagh MD What Are the Common Causes of Liver Disease?

  2. Sample 8 About Dr. GhassanAl-Sabbagh MD Ghassan Al-Sabbagh specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology. A private practitioner responsible for his own Raleigh-based Gastroenterology and Hepatology practice, Ghassan Al-Sabbagh continues to provide patients from throughout the region expert medical diagnosis, treatment and care of a variety of GI and liver-related conditions. Ghassan Al-Sabbagh

  3. Sample 8 • A primary area of focus for Ghassan Al-Sabbagh is the diagnosis and treatment of liver disease; a condition which, over time, can greatly impact the patient’s quality of life, and can often have life-threatening consequences. Some of the common causes of liver disease include: • Genetics • Infection • Abnormality within the Immune System • Growths and Cancer • Other Causes Ghassan Al-Sabbagh

  4. Sample 8 Genetics Genetic liver diseases, which include such conditions as Wilson’s disease, hyperoxaluria and oxalosis, hemochromatosis and Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, result from an abnormal gene inherited from one of both of the patient’s parents. Ghassan Al-Sabbagh

  5. Sample 8 Infection Inflammation resulting from the presence of viruses and parasites can infect the liver, reduce liver function and cause significant damage to the patient. Forms of infection include Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. Ghassan Al-Sabbagh

  6. Sample 8 Abnormality within the Immune System Diseases occurring within the patient’s immune system often attack different parts of their body, affecting liver function and quality of life. Such autoimmune diseases include primary sclerosing cholangitis, primary biliary cirrhosis and autoimmune hepatitis. Ghassan Al-Sabbagh

  7. Sample 8 Growths and Cancer Growths and certain cancers can cause considerable damage to the liver. These include liver adenoma, liver cancer and bile duct cancer. Ghassan Al-Sabbagh

  8. Sample 8 Other Causes Patients sometimes experience considerable liver damage due to struggles with chronic alcohol abuse or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Ghassan Al-Sabbagh

  9. Sample 8 Know More An expert in hepatology, Ghassan Al-Sabbagh provides patients care, treatment and diagnosis of liver disease. www.vitals.com/doctors/Dr_Ghassan_Al-Sabbagh.html www.crunchbase.com/person/ghassan-al-sabbagh-md www.sharecare.com/doctor/dr-ghassan-al-sabbagh Ghassan Al-Sabbagh

  10. Sample 8 Note: The above is not intended as a replacement for professional medical treatment, diagnosis or advice. Should you ever have a question regarding a particularly medical condition, please consult your physician or professional healthcare provider. Ghassan Al-Sabbagh

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