Understanding Hepatitis

An Introduction for Patients and Caregivers

By (author) Naheed Ali MD, PhD, author of The Ob

Publication date:

23 November 2018

Length of book:

132 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Dimensions:

235x159mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781538117248

Hepatitis can afflict anyone and can present in a variety of types. Understanding Hepatitis offers readers an overview of cutting-edge information that will help them to successfully confront this disease. Naheed Ali offers an introduction to the many forms of the disease, its causes and symptoms, its treatment and outcomes, and its risk factors. Looking at the disease from a whole-patient perspective, he details ways in which sufferers and their families can better cope with it. Since hepatitis is a life changer for anyone dealing with it, this book is a must-have addition to any public or personal library.

Table of Contents
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Dedication
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Other Works
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Title
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Disclaimer
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,
Author’s Note
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Preface
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Chapter 1
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Part 1
, Basic Picture
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Chapter 2
, Anatomy of Hepatitis
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Chapter 3
, Physiology of Hepatitis
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Chapter 4
, Importance of Digestive Health when it comes to Hepatitis
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Chapter 5
, Importance of Circulatory System Health when it comes to Hepatitis
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Chapter 6
, History of Hepatitis
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Chapter 7
, Glo0bal Scale of Hepatitis
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Chapter 8
, Pathology of Hepatitis
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Part 2
, Clinical Picture
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Chapter 9
, Risk Factors and Causes
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Chapter 10
, Diagnosis of Hepatitis
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Chapter 11
, Role of Primary Caregivers in Hepatitis
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Chapter 12
, Role of Hepatologists in Hepatitis
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Chapter 13
, Role of Gastroenterologists in Hepatitis
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Chapter 14
, Role of Hospitals
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Chapter 15
, Connection between Hepatitis and Cholesterol
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Part 3
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Chapter 16
, Connection between Hepatitis and Obesity
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Chapter 17
, Connection between Hepatitis and Heart Disease
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Chapter 18
, Connection between Hepatitis and Liver Cancer
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Chapter 19
, Types of Liver Disorders
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Chapter 20
, Related Non-Hepatic Manifestations
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Chapter 21
, Natural Approaches for Hepatitis
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Part 4
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Chapter 22
, Exercises for Hepatitis Patients
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Chapter 23
, Pharmacological Approaches to Hepatitis
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Chapter 24
, Hepatitis and Surgery
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Chapter 25
, Mental Aspects of being a Hepatitis Patient
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Chapter 26
, Adjusting Lifestyle as a Hepatitis Patient
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Chapter 27
, Recent Advancements in Hepatitis Clinical Research
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Chapter 28
, Collective Efforts against Hepatitis
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Part 5
, Homestretch
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Chapter 29
, Hope Patience Confidence and Responsibility as a Hepatitis Patient
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Glossary of Terms
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For Further Reading
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About the Author
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Ali (Golden Gate Institute for Integrative Medicine) provides a solid introduction to the different kinds of hepatitis and to the liver's fundamental role. Chapters are short and succinct, and difficult vocabulary is mostly defined and explained. Ali briefly discusses the disease's history, vaccines, prevention, risk factors, liver disorders, and related diseases.