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What is chronic liver disease?

Understanding Chronic Liver Disease

Chronic liver disease is a condition characterized by ongoing liver inflammation and damage, leading to progressive liver dysfunction. This condition can arise from a variety of causes, including viral infections (such as hepatitis B and C), excessive alcohol consumption, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), autoimmune disorders, and genetic factors.

The liver is a vital organ responsible for a range of functions, including metabolism, detoxification, and digestion. When the liver is damaged, its ability to perform these functions is compromised, leading to a variety of symptoms and complications. Common symptoms of chronic liver disease include fatigue, weakness, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), abdominal pain and swelling, and easy bruising or bleeding.

If left untreated, chronic liver disease can progress to more severe complications, such as liver cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma (a type of liver cancer). Treatment for chronic liver disease depends on the underlying cause and may include lifestyle changes (such as avoiding alcohol and maintaining a healthy diet), medications to manage symptoms and slow disease progression, and in some cases, liver transplantation.

Early diagnosis and treatment of chronic liver disease are crucial for preventing complications and improving outcomes. Regular monitoring and follow-up care with a Doctor are essential for managing the condition effectively. Additionally, it is important for individuals with chronic liver disease to avoid factors that can worsen liver damage, such as alcohol and certain medications.

In conclusion, chronic liver disease is a serious condition that requires ongoing management and care. With early intervention and appropriate treatment, individuals with chronic liver disease can lead full and active lives while minimizing the risk of complications.

Our Values

Values are an integral part of our foundation. With every decision, we ensure that we follow:

Integrity

Integrity is the living up to legal, moral and ethical principles in the conduct of HI-Eisai Pharmaceutical Inc. business. It means that each employee embodies the value of integrity, and therefore represents the company in honesty and rectitude in all the ways they do their work.

It is expected that each employee would make decisions guided by good judgement, not just for one‘s self, but for HI-Eisai as the company. An employee who acts with integrity ensures that he has understanding of the principles by which the company operates, and in situations where he lacks clarity, will actively seek guidance.

Respect

The company is committed to ensure that it maintains a safe, inclusive, and healthy working environment that promotes productivity among employees. All employees are expected to show respect to fellow employees, customers, and patients, regardless of differences in gender, culture, backgrounds, and beliefs. Leaders in the organization are likewise expected to promote inclusivity with their teams, and shall not tolerate any discriminatory and offensive actions.

Accountability

Accountability at work means assuming responsibility for the business outcome and how that is achieved. It means that every employee, in whichever position, are equally responsible for the decisions and actions they make for the company. It is likewise, the responsibility of each employee to report, any knowledge of misconduct or potential violation to the company‘s rules and regulations.

Patient-Centric

At the heart of the company‘s operation are the patients. This means that every decision to be made, considers the potential impact and benefit to the patients. As such, the company commits itself in ensuring that business objectives align with its principle of human health care or hhc. The programs created and implemented are based on how well they could contribute to improving patients‘ lives.

For field-based employees, being patient-centric means that the focus of engagements with customers are on understanding patient needs as well as providing these stakeholders with comprehensive information on how HI-Eisai‘s products can support their patients goals.

For each employee, being patient-centric means taking on their responsibilities with care and consideration on how it impacts the patients experience, be it by making relevant information readily available for the doctors; or by ensuring access and availability to the medicines we offer.

Excellence

As a patient-centric company, we define Excellence by the outstanding quality of our work to improve patients‘ lives. Each employee is expected to consistently demonstrate work ethics that align to our values, policies, and our desire to provide above standard service. The company is committed in ensuring that all actions are in compliance with legal requirements.

Being excellent means that every employee passionately strives to be better and participates in the company‘s initiatives to develop their members in terms of knowledge, skills, and behavior, which will support a continuously improving, responsible and performance-driven workforce.

Our Vision

To be a successful and sustainable business in the Philippines by driving innovation and providing solutions to address unmet healthcare needs fueled by high-performing employees who deliver meaningful value and experience to patients and their families.

Our Mission

We give first thought to patients and their families, and to increasing the benefits health care provides.

Unit 2, 22nd Floor, Tower 6789, 6789 Ayala Avenue, Makati City

+63 28887 5160