Understanding Hepatic Cirrhosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

2023-05-17 22:43:41

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Caracas.- The hepatic cirrhosis it is the most extreme damage that the liver can suffer. It is a process of extreme healing of the organ. It occurs following an injury that can be caused by illness or excessive alcohol consumption.

According to the specialized page on health issues Medline Plusthis scarring produces fibrosis. In other words, when the liver suffers an injury, the organ tries to repair itself, in the midst of this, scar tissue forms that over time makes it difficult to function. Although this condition can be delayed and remain stable for many years, can also cause death in a few months.

If the disease is diagnosed early, the advance of the damage can be slowed down, as long as the cause is detected and it is treated promptly by the doctor. In the cases of patients in which the disease If diagnosed late, cirrhosis of the liver is life-threatening.

According to data from the Pan American Health Organization125,000 people died from liver cancer and liver cirrhosis during the year 2019 worldwide.

What causes liver cirrhosis?

There are multiple causes of a hepatic cirrhosis. From the indiscriminate consumption of medicines and alcohol, to recurring diseases and infections that affect the liver. Some of the risk factors are:

• Excessive long-term alcohol use.
• Ongoing viral hepatitis and autoimmune hepatitis
• fatty liver disease
• Wilson’s disease, a condition in which copper builds up in the liver.
• Cystic fibrosis.
• Diabetes
• Infection, such as syphilis or brucellosis.
• Indiscriminate consumption of medicines

What are the symptoms of liver cirrhosis?

As cirrhosis of the liver is a progressive disease, the symptoms among people who suffer from it can vary, but there are several signs that alert you to your condition. The Friends of the Liver Foundation List some features:

• Fatigue
• nausea
• Weightloss
• loss of appetite
• Bleeding or bruising
• Swelling of legs or feet
• Yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes
• Fluid buildup in the abdomen
• varicose veins on the skin

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