Dr. Prem H Thurairajah M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
800 Rose St, Mn649 University Of Kentuc Lexington KY, 40536About
Dr. Prem Thurairajah is a gastroenterologist practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Thurairajah specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Thurairajah performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Orlistat (Xenical)-induced subacute liver failure.
- Incidence and characterization of serum transaminases elevations in pegylated interferon and ribavirin treated patients with chronic hepatitis C.
- The role of hepatitis E virus testing in drug-induced liver injury.
- Late acute liver allograft rejection; a study of its natural history and graft survival in the current era.
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