09:32 PM
Friday, December 16, 2022
I wrote – Nermin Daifallah
The liver is responsible for performing a number of functions to keep us healthy. It removes toxins from the body, makes enzymes that help digest food, store sugar and nutrients and fight infection.
When the liver is injured for any reason, its healthy cells become inflamed or die, followed by the process of cell repair and often cause tissue scarring. The accumulation of scar tissue in the organ leads to disruption of its work and cirrhosis of the liver.
Although there is no cure for cirrhosis, early detection can delay or stop scarring and reduce complications.
The following are some of the situations that may put you at risk of infection, according to what was stated on the “indiatimes” website.
Years of alcohol abuse
– Hepatitis
Uncontrolled diabetes
Obesity
Early signs and symptoms of cirrhosis:
1- Easy bleeding or bruising
The liver produces protein with the help of vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting. The organ also helps in breaking down old or damaged blood cells. When the liver is injured, it does not produce enough protein, so it bruises easily.
2- Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
Jaundice is a condition in which the skin turns yellow and takes on this color due to a high level of bilirubin, which is a yellow-orange pigment secreted by the liver. When it gets bruised, it fails to regulate the amount of bile in the body, resulting in yellowing of the skin and eyes.
3- Swelling in your legs, feet, or ankles
Swelling in the legs and arms also occurs due to decreased production of a protein called albumin. This protein prevents blood from leaking out of the blood vessels into the surrounding tissues when there is less protein fluid begins to accumulate in the blood vessels.
4- Fluid accumulation in the abdomen
In chronic liver disease, fluid may accumulate in the abdomen causing bloating, which makes it tight and swollen, due to a malfunctioning liver and fluid begins to fill the space between the lining of the abdomen and the organs.
5- Weight loss
Unexpected weight loss without diet and exercise can be a cause for concern. It is often an early sign of cirrhosis and should not be ignored.
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