Ghassan Al-Sabbagh MD is a skilled and experienced
gastroenterologist who started the private practice Gastroenterology and
Hepatology Consultants in 2000. Ghassan Al-Sabbagh has extensive experience diagnosing and
treating patients that are suffering from liver disease. The liver is essential
for digesting food and getting rid of the toxins that are in your body. Liver
disease can be caused by a number of factors including viruses and alcohol use
that damages the liver. It can also be an inherited disorder, passed down
genetically.
There are a number of signs and symptoms that point to liver
disease including:
- Jaundice, or skin and eyes that appear yellow in color;
- Abdominal pain and swelling;
- Swelling of the legs and ankles;
- Chronic fatigue;
- Itchy skin;
- Urine that is dark in color;
- Vomiting or nausea;
- Loss of appetite;
- Bruising easily.
If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to contact
your doctor so you can have the proper tests performed to determine if you have
liver disease.
Finding the cause and extent of liver damage is an important
part of the treatment process. After gathering your health history and giving
you a thorough physical examination, you may need to have the additional test
completed if your doctor suspects liver damage. These tests include:
- Blood tests;
- Imaging tests including CT scans, MRIs, or ultrasounds;
- Tissue analysis
After the tests are completed, your doctor will determine if you
are suffering from liver disease and develop a treatment plan.
Gastroenterologist, Ghassan Al-Sabbagh MD, has been providing support and
treatment to patients with liver disease for more than fifteen years.
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