Tag: liver damage

  • Kratom

    Kratom Definition and Description of Kratom Kratom, scientifically known as Mitragyna speciosa, is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, particularly in countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The leaves of this tree have been used for centuries for their stimulant and sedative properties. Kratom contains several active compounds, primarily mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, which interact…

  • Biliary Atresia, Extrahepatic

    Biliary Atresia, Extrahepatic Definition and Description of Biliary Atresia, Extrahepatic Biliary Atresia, Extrahepatic is a rare but serious congenital condition that affects the bile ducts outside the liver. In this condition, the bile ducts become obstructed or destroyed, preventing bile from being transported from the liver to the small intestine. This leads to bile accumulation…