"Can Hypertension Occur In A Specific Organ?” Portal Hypertension and Its Causes
Hypertension is basically high blood pressure, and yes, it can be specific to an organ. Case in point is Portal hypertension, which is a condition of the liver which causes high blood pressure in the hepatic portal system, which consists of the portal vein and its branches that drain from the intestines to the liver. It is a condition related to gastroenterology . The liver is a very important organ of the body, serving many purposes like making carbohydrates, proteins and fats and synthesising bile to digest food. Because of this, the liver requires a significant amount of blood supply. Portal hypertension causes potential problems with liver function and cause complications in the long run. Causes Portal hypertension occurs when there is an obstruction of blood flow within the liver and blood pressure rises within the portal vein. The obstruction can classified as intrahepatic, pre-hepatic or post-hepatic. Intrahepatic causes These include cirrhosis, hepatic fibrosis and/...