Obesity vs. Cirrhosis: Understanding the Differences and the Health Implications

2023-11-27 03:56:45

Obesity VS Cirrhosis: Are they different? How are they different?

Many people may ask, is there a difference between obesity and cirrhosis? First of all, we need to understand what obesity is and what cirrhosis is. And being obese must also have cirrhosis? In fact, this may not always be the case. Therefore, let’s get to know obesity and liver disease clearly together.

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What is obesity?

Obesity is a condition in which the body has accumulated more fat than normal or more than the body can burn. Therefore, the remaining energy is stored in the form of fat in various organs, which is at risk of causing health problems. and is the cause of various chronic diseases.

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Causes of obesity

The causes of obesity are divided into internal factors and external factors. Most of which are people who are obese. It is often caused by external factors. Because they have the habit of eating according to their own desires. causing you to eat more than your body needs

External factors of obesity

Advertisement – Continue reading the article below. Eat foods that are high in energy, meat, fat, starch, and desserts, eaten at irregular times. Bulk eating, sitting and lying down are the most common factors. Lack of exercise is an internal factor in obesity.

Internal factors of obesity

Endocrine disorders such as pituitary gland, thyroid gland, mental and emotional stress, hereditary diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, taking certain medications, age. due to old age There will be less energy consumption.

Obesity can be divided into 2 types: abdominal obesity and total body obesity. Belly obesity is a disease that comes from improper living. Since the food No time to exercise Until it becomes obesity as a result. People who are obese There is often too much fat accumulated in the abdominal cavity. causing metabolic syndrome causing many complications It was found that people with chubby appearance

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Effects of obesity

People who are obese It will have a negative effect on the body. and increases the risk of illness that causes chronic diseases and various symptoms such as

Heart and brain disease, high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, fatty liver disease, heart disease, paralysis. paralysis, various cancers Sleep apnea, respiratory problems, infertility, irregular menstruation, joint pain Premature degenerative joint disease, skin diseases such as acne, hirsutism, skin infections, body odor, etc.

What is cirrhosis?

Cirrhosis is a condition of liver disease. This occurs when the liver is damaged and permanently scarred. The characteristic feature is the presence of fibrotic tissue in the liver. Resulting in decreased liver function. Whether it is protein production Collection of important substances and minerals, destruction of toxins Including blocking the flow of blood flowing through the liver.

Causes of cirrhosis

Cirrhosis of the liver can be caused by many reasons, such as:

alcoholism Caused by drinking alcohol for a long time, hepatitis B, C, and D, autoimmune hepatitis, abnormal iron storage tissue disease, Wilson’s disease, which is caused by Too much copper buildup in the liver, bile duct obstruction. This causes bile to flow back to the liver, causing liver tissue to become cirrhosis, a condition known as fatty liver. This causes chronic hepatitis that can lead to cirrhosis, taking certain drugs for a long time, exposure to certain toxins, heart failure many times in a row, obesity.

Symptoms of cirrhosis Patients with cirrhosis may have no symptoms or very few symptoms. Or there may be symptoms due to complications according to the stage of the disease. Symptoms that may be encountered include fatigue, tiredness, loss of appetite, sometimes accompanied by nausea and weight loss.

In women, there may be irregular menstruation. In men, there may be enlarged breasts accompanied by pain. Decreased sexual performance, swollen legs, or enlarged belly This is because less albumin is produced. This results in fluid accumulating in the legs or stomach, bruising or bleeding easily. Due to the production of proteins that are components of blood clotting, jaundice is reduced. or jaundice, yellow eyes Which is caused by the accumulation of bile pigment, causing severe itching on the skin. Because bile compounds are embedded in the skin, there are brain symptoms. This is because the liver cannot filter out toxins. So it starts to accumulate in the blood. The first signs of toxic buildup in the brain may be seen when the patient neglects to take care of himself. No reactions, easy to forget, unable to concentrate, sensitive to drugs and side effects Because in patients with cirrhosis The liver cannot filter drugs from the blood at a normal rate. The drug therefore lasts longer and accumulates in the body, causing severe bleeding in the upper stomach or esophagus. Due to abnormal blood flow which is classified as a severe and dangerous condition Doctors had to stop the bleeding quickly.

Effects of Cirrhosis High blood pressure in the intra-abdominal portal vein – Cirrhosis increases pressure in the portal vein that flows to the liver. causing various complications

Infection – Patients with cirrhosis have low immunity. Inability to resist infection well This results in a higher risk of severe infection and malnutrition – caused by less food absorption. Causes weight loss and feeling tired and depressed. Confusion from impaired liver function – caused by a condition where toxins accumulate in the body. due to damaged liver Unable to remove toxins from the blood, affecting the brain, causing confusion and coma with jaundice – the skin and whites of the eyes are yellow. And the urine becomes darker because the liver is unable to eliminate it. Yellow fluid or bilirubin can be removed from the blood. Bone disease – People with cirrhosis may have decreased bone density and are at higher risk of bone fractures. Higher risk of liver cancer. Acute liver failure is a complication in patients with chronic cirrhosis – which is caused by various stimulating conditions, especially infections. causing the functioning of various organs to fail

Obesity and cirrhosis are different but have similar adverse effects.

How regarding solving the question regarding the difference between obesity and cirrhosis that we have brought to you today? It can be seen that the cause of the disease Symptoms of the disease and negative effects There are differences. But as for the side effects, they are equally frightening. So don’t forget to take care of your health. Completely seal leaks from the cause of the disease. It’s far from danger.

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