Friday, May 2, 2008

Airsoft M16 CARTRIDGE-EJECTING Airsoft Gun

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Airsoft M16 CARTRIDGE-EJECTING Airsoft Gun
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We lowered the price of this airsoft gun and its accessories significantly. Due to the lower price, we now have a NO RETURN AND EXCHANGE POLICY on this airsoft gun for any reason at all. The reason for this is too many customers are not operating the airsoft gun correctly and think it's defective and return it for no reason.

In our opinion this is the coolest airsoft gun to debut in airsoft since the fully-automatic airsoft rifles first came out over two years ago. This thing is super cool. You will need to purchase the caps to fire the airsoft gun. It WON'T shoot without caps. This airsoft gun is called the M2037 and is an M16 Replica. Load several bullets with a cap and an airsoft BB for each bullet. Load the clip like a real gun with these bullets and fire away. On each fire, an empty shell will eject out and smoke will come out where the bullet ejects like a real gun!!! Gun comes with just over 20 bullet shells, but extras are available. You can use them over and over, you just have to reload the shell with a new cap and BB for each bullet, after it has been shot. As if it's not cool enough already, these come with a tactical laser mounted on the front, extra clip, and shoot an astonishing 350 fps!!! These are not recommended in an airsoft war with friends because they take more time to load the shots than normal guns. Battery does not come out of gun to charge, instead there is a place on the gun you plug the charging cord in. Gift Boxed.

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Liver Function Test



Liver disease refers to any disease or disorder that causes the liver to stop functioning as it should, examples of liver disease are cirrhosis . and hepatitis. For more information on the liver click here.

This liver test detects abnormal levels of bilirubin and urobilinogen in urine, raised levels can indicate liver disease. It is recommended that you take this test if you are feeling generally unwell or are experiencing any of the following:

  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Lack of appetite
  • Yellowing of the skin and eyes

Cirrhosis of the Liver



What is the liver?

The liver is by far the largest organ in the body, it is situated in the upper abdomen and is protected from injury by the rib cage. The liver has many important functions. For more information on the liver click here.

What is cirrhosis of the liver?

Cirrhosis is a medical term and means hardening of an organ or scarring. This basically means that healthy tissue has been destroyed leaving scar tissue which can block the flow of blood through an organ.

Cirrhosis is a serious condition, when it occurs the liver stops working properly and so will fail to control infection, blood clotting and prevents bile from transferring to the small intestine.

cirrhosis

What causes cirrhosis of the liver?

A number of conditions can lead to cirrhosis. Drinking excess alcohol is the most common cause of cirrhosis and many people associate the disease with alcoholism. Other causes of cirrhosis include:

Alcohol and cirrhosis

While almost everyone who drinks excessive amounts of alcohol will develop some kind of liver damage, this does not always develop into cirrhosis. Once alcohol has damaged the liver, then the liver cells become vulnerable to even small amounts of alcohol and so you must stop drinking all alcohol immediately.

Drinking within sensible limits can minimise the risk of you developing alcoholic liver disease. Please see our page on alcohol for more information about sensible limits and what a unit of alcohol refers to.

How do I know if I have cirrhosis of the liver?

Like most liver disease it is symptomless in the early stages and when there are symptoms they are often vague. Most people are only aware they have cirrhosis from a physical examination or laboratory tests performed for another illness.

However, as the disease progresses and the liver is unable to perform its functions you may feel generally unwell as well as experiencing any of the following:

  • Loss of appetite.
  • Tiredness and lack of energy.
  • Weight Loss
  • Jaundice
  • Itching
  • Nausea and sickness
  • Easy bruising and nosebleeds
  • Enlargement of breasts in men - this is due to a build up of female hormones which the liver would normally destroy.

In the later stages more serious symptoms may occur.

  • Swelling of the abdomen - due to a build up of fluid. This could cause a dramatic increase in body weight.
  • Vomiting of blood
  • Dark, black stools
  • Fever and shivering attacks
  • Episodes of confusion

The above symptoms are ones you should particularly watch out for especially if you have been recently diagnosed with cirrhosis.

How is cirrhosis diagnosed?

Your doctor may have a feel of your liver from a physical examination and may also carry out a urine test which among other things looks for bilirubin and urobilinogen, if these levels are raised this could indicate the liver is damaged and a sign of liver disease (eg hepatitis,cirrhosis). If these levels are raised and/or the liver feels larger or harder than it should then your doctor may recommend a LFT (Liver Function Test) for more detailed results and looks at the following:

  • Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) - these are enzymes that help to process proteins and may be raised if your liver is inflamed or injured.
  • Bilirubin - This is a chemical in bile, a damaged liver cannot process bilirubin and so levels can build causing the skin and/or eyes to look yellow (jaundice). An increase in bilirubin is suggestive of liver disease.
  • Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) and Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase- these are enzymes and might be raised when there is a blockage in your liver or bile duct.
  • Albumin - This is a protein and may be low in some cancers or if you have been eating little and are malnourished.

Your doctor may also carry out a x-ray, ultrasound, CT or MRI scan and a biopsy may be taken.

We have a liver function test on this website, for more information on this test click here.

How is cirrhosis treated?

Liver damage from cirrhosis cannot be reversed and so treatment will aim at reducing the complications of the disease and slowing or stopping its progress. The destruction of the liver can be stopped if the cause is removed, so if alcohol is the cause you must stop drinking alcohol and also be aware of alcohol contents within foods.

If hepatitis is causing cirrhosis then medications can be given to treat the type of hepatitis such as interferon.

If long term cirrhosis causes the liver to be extremely damaged then it may cease to function. In this situation the only option is to have a liver transplant.

Alcoholic Liver Disease



What is the liver?

The liver is by far the largest organ in the body, it is situated in the upper abdomen and is protected from injury by the rib cage. The liver has many important functions. For more information on the liver click here.

Alcohol and the liver

Most people in the UK drink alcohol and in the last decade there has been a marked increase in the amount that people drink.

Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can cause liver disease. Alcohol is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream from the stomach and upper part of the small intestine, this then passes through the liver. When in the bloodstream alcohol reaches all the organs in the body but it is the liver that sees the highest concentrations and so it is the liver that is most prone to alcohol related problems.

The amount of alcohol that causes liver damages seems to vary widely between individuals. There appears to be a genetic susceptibility to the harmful effects of alcohol and women tend to be more sensitive than men. However, it goes without saying the more you drink the more likely you are to develop the more advanced forms of the disease.

For more detailed information on alcohol, the units and what the recommended consumption of alcohol is click here.

How does alcoholic liver disease progress?

There are 3 main stages of liver disease though the progression through these stages is variable.

Stage 1 - Minimal change, almost all heavy drinkers will develop this stage known as fatty liver. This is not linked to deterioration of liver function but abnormalities may be seen in some blood tests. A fatty liver is reversible if alcohol is given up completely.

Stage 2 - Alcoholic Hepatitis, the effects of this condition can be mild but also be life threatening. The results of a liver function test will almost always be abnormal and jaundice may develop. Again if alcohol is given up at this time the effects can be reversed but if you continue to drink heavily you will have a high risk of developing cirrhosis.

Stage 3 - Cirrhosis, this is the final stage and is irreversible. Cirrhosis means that the healthy tissue has been destroyed leaving scar tissue which can block the flow of blood through an organ. For more information on cirrhosis of the liver click here.

What are the symptoms?

Unfortunately, like most liver disease it is symptom less in the early stages and when there are symptoms they are often vague. You may experience fatigue, nausea, vomiting (especially in the morning), diarrhoea or abdominal pains.

However, as the disease progresses and the liver is unable to perform its functions you may develop more specific liver related symptoms such as jaundice. For more information on symptoms please click here.

How is alcoholic liver disease diagnosed?

If you have a history of drinking excess alcohol then your doctor may recommend a liver function test or scans to establish the presence and/or severity of liver damage.

For more detailed information on alcohol, the units and what the recommended consumption of alcohol is click here.

What is the treatment for alcoholic liver disease?

The most important thing you can do is stop drinking, cutting down will only reduce the rate of damage.

For people with advanced alcoholic hepatitis admission to hospital may be required. For more information on the treatment please read our page on cirrhosis of the liver.

What is the liver?

The liver is the largest organ in the body, it is situated in the upper abdomen and is protected from injury by the rib cage. The liver has many important functions some of which include:

  • The production of bile.
  • Helps the body to digest fats.
  • Stores vitamins, iron and other essential nutrients until the body needs them.
  • Converts the food you eat into energy needed for daily life.
  • Aids in the removal of toxic substances (e.g. drugs and alcohol) from the bloodstream.

The liver can repair itself quite easily and can usually function with only a small portion of it working.

What is liver cancer?

Liver cancer happens when cells begin to multiply at a faster rate than they should and the unwanted cells form a growth. There are 2 main types of liver cancer and these are:

  • Primary cancer - this means the cancer started in the liver. This type of cancer is quite rare in the U.K.
  • Secondary cancer - this means the cancer developed in another part of the body and has spread to the liver. The most common cancers that may spread to the liver are cancers of the stomach, lung, colon and breast.

There are 2 main types of primary liver cancer. The most common type is known as a hepatoma, it starts in the cells, which perform the major tasks of the liver, called hepatocytes. The second type of cancer is known as cholangiocarcinomas and it starts in the cells that line the bile ducts of the liver.

What causes primary liver cancer?

Although nobody is exactly sure what causes primary liver cancer, it does tend to arise in those people whose liver has been severely damaged by a condition called cirrhosis (scarring of the liver). Any disease that causes cirrhosis of the liver will increase the risk of you developing liver cancer. Cirrhosis of the liver can be caused by infection with the hepatitis B or C virus and drinking excess alcohol. Hepatitis A does not cause cirrhosis or primary liver cancer.

However, only a small minority of people with cirrhosis of the liver will go on to develop primary liver cancer.

Primary liver cancer tends to affect the middle aged and elderly, but very rarely it can affect children. It is also a lot more common in men than it is in women.

What causes secondary liver cancer?

A primary cancer situated elsewhere in the body always causes secondary liver cancer. If cancer cells from the primary cancer escape into the bloodstream the liver is the most likely place for them to embed and grow, as all blood in the body passes through the liver.

What are the symptoms of liver cancer?

The symptoms for both primary and secondary cancer are similar though in the early stages you may have no symptoms. Secondary liver cancer tends to be found when the primary cancer is diagnosed. When symptoms are present they may include any of the following:

  • Pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Weight loss.
  • Nausea and occasionally vomiting.
  • High temperature.
  • Jaundice - a yellow colouring of the skin and eyes, darkened urine and a pale colour to the stools.

These symptoms can be common to many other non-serious conditions, so always have any symptoms you are experiencing checked by your doctor.

Is there anything I can do to prevent liver cancer?

To avoid liver cancer you should stop smoking, as this will greatly reduce your risk of developing lung and stomach cancer. Try to maintain a healthy balanced diet and reduce your consumption of alcohol - a major cause of cirrhosis of the liver. Protect yourself against the hepatitis virus by practicing safe sex and avoid sharing needles.

If you have cirrhosis of the liver your doctor should regularly test you for the presence of a hepatoma. The test may involve regular blood tests, which looks for the presence of alpha-feta protein (A.F.P.), a substance found in abnormal amounts in those with a hepatoma.

How is liver cancer diagnosed?

Your doctor may have a feel of your liver from a physical examination and may also carry out a urine test which among other things looks for bilirubin and urobilinogen, if these levels are raised this could indicate the liver is damaged. If these levels are raised and/or the liver feels larger or harder than it should then your doctor may recommend a LFT (Liver Function Test) for more detailed results and looks at the following:

  • Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) - these are enzymes that help to process proteins and may be raised if your liver is inflamed or injured.
  • Bilirubin - This is a chemical in bile, a damaged liver cannot process bilirubin and so levels can build causing the skin and/or eyes to look yellow (jaundice). An increase in bilirubin is suggestive of liver disease.
  • Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) and Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase- these are enzymes and might be raised when there is a blockage in your liver or bile duct.
  • Albumin - This is a protein and may be low in some cancers or if you have been eating little and are malnourished.

A cancer of the liver might be suspected when an abnormality is seen in ‘liver blood tests’. This blood test detects there is something wrong in the liver but this may not necessarily be because of cancer.
If the liver cancer type is a hepatoma it normally produces abnormal amounts of a substance called alpha-feta protein, which can be detected in the blood.

To diagnose liver cancer you will have a scan of the liver with an ultrasound, CT scan or a M.R.I. (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). These tests build up a picture of the liver and show the exact location of the tumour, though they cannot usually tell, if it is a primary or secondary cancer. For a final diagnosis you will usually have a biopsy, which involves the doctor taking a small sample of liver cells, for examination under a microscope. A biopsy will tell the doctor what type of cell is causing the cancer to develop.

How is liver cancer treated?

The type of treatment available will depend on the size and type of the cancer. The treatment of secondary liver cancer depends on where the primary cancer is.

If you have a hepatoma there are a number of treatments available. If the cancer is small it may be removed by an operation. Even if you need to have the majority of the liver removed, it will start to regrow very quickly and could be back to normal size within a month.

If cirrhosis has seriously affected the liver, a liver transplant may be considered. Chemotherapy may be used in the treatment of primary and secondary cancer but it is unlikely that radiotherapy will be used.

If the cause of primary liver cancer is cholangiocarcinomas then it can be very difficult to treat. The first stage of treating this type of cancer is to relieve the jaundice, caused by blocked bile ducts (where this type of cancer forms). Once this has been carried out, the doctor can assess the size and position of the tumour and will hopefully be able to perform surgery. Radiotherapy may also be used to treat this type of cancer.

HEPATITIS A, B AND C.

What is hepatitis?

Hepatitis is an inflammation (being swollen and/or painful) of the liver, an organ which is essential to life. If the liver does not function properly, it can cause serious illness. Hepatitis is usually caused by a virus, but other factors like drugs, alcohol and medications may play a role.

There are several viruses which can cause hepatitis. Letters of the alphabet identify these viruses. The 3 most common types of Hepatitis are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. All these viruses cause similar problems and have similar symptoms but are spread in different ways and have different effects on your health.

HEPATITIS A

What is hepatitis A?(back to top)

Hepatitis A is a disease of the liver, caused by the hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis A is fortunately quite rare in the U.K. It tends to be more common in countries with poor personal hygiene.

What causes hepatitis A?

It is possible to become infected with hepatitis A through eating or drinking contaminated food or water. The virus spreads easily within families and places where people live in close contact e.g. school institutions. The virus is found in faeces and can be passed on even if a tiny amount of virus comes into contact with a person’s mouth. It is therefore always very important to wash your hands after going to the toilet and before eating. The virus may also be passed on through sexual activity.

Am I at risk from hepatitis A?

The following are factors that could put you at risk of getting hepatitis A: -

  • Poor personal hygiene.
  • Close personal contact with someone with hepatitis A.
  • Swimming in water that may be contaminated.
  • Eating food that has been washed in contaminated water e.g. fruit.
  • Eating shellfish from seawater that is contaminated.
  • Travelling to countries with a high rate of hepatitis A.

What are the symptoms of hepatitis A?

People with hepatitis A may have no symptoms depending on the severity of infection, but can still pass the virus on to others. Possible symptoms may include: -

  • Flu-like symptoms (fever).
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Diarrhoea.
  • Fatigue.
  • Loss of appetite and weight loss.
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Itchy skin.
  • Jaundice (a yellow discolouration in the skin and eyes).

How is hepatitis A diagnosed?

Your doctor may have a feel of your liver from a physical examination and may also carry out a urine test which among other things looks for bilirubin and urobilinogen, if these levels are raised this could indicate the liver is damaged and a sign of liver disease (eg hepatitis,cirrhosis). If these levels are raised and/or the liver feels larger or harder than it should then your doctor may recommend a LFT (Liver Function Test) for more detailed results. A simple blood test is usually carried out to confirm the presence of the hepatitis virus.

Can hepatitis A be prevented?

There is a vaccination available to protect you from hepatitis A for 1 year, a booster can then be given to protect you for up to 10 years. It is important to have the vaccination if you are travelling to parts of the world with a high level of hepatitis A (usually less developed areas such as Africa).
Ask your doctor for advice if you are at all worried about the virus. Once you have had hepatitis A you will develop an immunity to the infection for the rest of your life.

Can hepatitis A be treated?

Hepatitis A usually runs its course within 2-8 weeks, although some people can be ill for up to 6 months. The length of infection is influenced by the age and general health of the affected person. There is no specific treatment for hepatitis A, and it will usually resolve itself. Bed rest, proper nutrition and avoiding alcohol are usually recommended to relieve the symptoms.

What are the long-term effects of hepatitis A?

Most patients make a full recovery from hepatitis A, this type of hepatitis virus is not a serious long-term health problem. There is however, a small chance that hepatitis A will cause long-term damage to your liver, but this is very rare. Once you have had hepatitis A you will not be able to donate blood.

HEPATITIS B (back to top)

What is hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is very common worldwide and is a very infectious virus, that causes inflammation of the liver.

What causes hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B is usually passed on through unprotected penetrative sex, (where the penis enters the vagina, anus or mouth) or through sex which draws blood. It can also be passed on through sharing contaminated needles, from an infected mother to her baby or from a blood transfusion.

What are the symptoms of hepatitis B?

Hepatitis B can be a silent infection with no symptoms, or it can result in acute hepatitis or chronic hepatitis. Acute means the illness usually only lasts a few weeks, and the liver normally returns to normal. Chronic hepatitis B is a more serious illness and it may last for the rest of your life and cause permanent liver damage. Hepatitis B is called chronic when the illness has lasted longer than 6 months.

The symptoms of acute hepatitis may include: -

  • Fatigue.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Flu like symptoms (headache and fever).
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Diarrhoea.
  • Weight loss.
  • Jaundice (dark urine and a yellowish tint to the skin and eyes).
  • Itchy skin.

Only a small percentage of people will go on to develop chronic hepatitis and it can have a broad range of symptoms or remain asymptomatic, while other people may become extremely ill. Symptoms of chronic hepatitis B may include: -

How is hepatitis B diagnosed?

Your doctor may have a feel of your liver from a physical examination and may also carry out a urine test which among other things looks for bilirubin and urobilinogen, if these levels are raised this could indicate the liver is damaged and a sign of liver disease (eg hepatitis,cirrhosis). If these levels are raised and/or the liver feels larger or harder than it should then your doctor may recommend a LFT (Liver Function Test) for more detailed results. Hepatitis B can be diagnosed with a simple blood test. The blood test looks for the presence of the hepatitis B virus. If the result of your blood test is positive, you may be referred to a specialist for further tests. These tests are to find out how much hepatitis is affecting your liver.

Can hepatitis B be prevented?

If your partner has hepatitis B a condom should always be used when having sex to prevent them passing the virus on. There is a vaccine available for people who are at a high risk of catching hepatitis B.

Can hepatitis B be treated?

Most people with acute hepatitis will recover and will require no specific treatment, though bed rest and a good diet is recommended. Those people who go on to develop chronic hepatitis are more difficult to treat though some may benefit from a drug called interferon. They will also need to be monitored regularly to detect if any damage is occurring to their liver. If you have signs of severe liver damage you may need to have a liver transplant.

If you are diagnosed as having hepatitis B you should try to limit the amount of alcohol you drink and avoid fatty foods. Most adults once recovered from the hepatitis B virus will develop a life long immunity.

What are the long-term effects of hepatitis B?

In severe cases if a person remains infected with the hepatitis B virus (chronic hepatitis) they may develop complications such as liver cirrhosis (scarring, damage of the liver) or liver cancer.

HEPATITIS C (back to top)

What is hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C as the other 2 viruses is inflammation of the liver. Symptoms of hepatitis C can be easily confused with less serious illnesses. Unfortunately the signs of liver damage may not occur for a couple of decades and by the time the disease becomes apparent liver damage can be considerable and even irreversible.

What causes hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C is present in the blood of an infected person. If infected blood enters another person’s blood stream, that person may then catch the virus. The most common spread of hepatitis C is through sharing needles and syringes. It may also be passed on through sharing razor blades or from an infected person's blood coming into contact with open cuts on another person. There is a very small risk of catching hepatitis C during sex, the risk is greater during menstruation. Another way of catching hepatitis C is through a blood transfusion in a country where blood is not tested for the hepatitis C virus. All blood in the U.K. is tested. On rare occasions hepatitis C can be passed on from a infected mother to her baby at the time of birth.

What are the symptoms of hepatitis C?

Ther are 2 phases of hepatitis C infection, known as acute and chronic. In many cases people infected with acute hepatitis C may not become ill, others may experience the following symptoms: -

  • Flu like symptoms (fever).
  • Poor appetite.
  • Diarrhoea.
  • Mild jaundice (dark urine,yellow skin).

When liver inflammation lasts more than 6 months the illness is called chronic hepatitis C. The symptoms of chronic hepatitis C may include: -

  • Fatigue.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Soreness in the abdomen (under the ribs).
  • Pain in the joints.
  • Fever.

How is hepatitis C diagnosed?

A simple blood test will confirm if you are infected with the hepatitis C virus. If the blood test is positive you may be referred to a specialist for further tests. These tests are to find out how the hepatitis virus is affecting your liver and could include, a liver scan or liver biopsy.

Can hepatitis C be prevented?

At present there is no vaccine available to stop infection with hepatitis C, though research is being carried out to develop one. However, you can prevent infection with hepatitis C in the following ways:-

  • If you inject drugs, always use clean, sterile needles and never share.
  • Never share personal items, such as toothbrushes, razors and nail scissors as these can all punture the skin and become contaminated.
  • Always clean blood up with bleach and using waterproof gloves.
  • Practice safe sex - always use condoms.

Can hepatitis C be treated?

Some people with hepatitis C will get better on their own. However, if you experience recurrent attacks you may be referred to a specialist who will run a number of liver function tests. From the results of these investigations the specialist can decide if you would benefit from treatment. The majority of people with hepatitis C will not require treatment.

What are the long-term effects of hepatitis C?

People who have been infected may continue to carry the virus in their blood and become long term or chronic carriers. It is believed a low percentage of people will develop cirrhosis, which is scarring of the liver, then after a few years some people with cirrhosis may then go on to develop liver cancer.

It is believed that carriers of hepatitis C remain infectious throughout their lives and may be capable of spreading the virus to others.

Because drinking makes hepatitis C worse, people with hepatitis C should either seriously cut down on drinking alcohol or avoid alcohol entirely.

IF YOU ARE WORRIED THAT YOU MAY HAVE A HEPATITIS VIRUS YOU SHOULD VISIT YOUR LOCAL G.U.M. CLINIC OR DOCTOR FOR ADVICE AND IF NECESSARY FOR TREATMENT