What is liver cirrhosis and how is it treated?

What is liver cirrhosis and how is it treated?

Dr. Mohammad Amani
Dr. Mohammad Amani Tehran
کد عضویت: System number: 101825
Study duration 9 minutes
Cirrhosis of the liver is a chronic and advanced disease in which healthy liver tissues are gradually replaced by scar and fibrotic tissues.... These changes disrupt the normal function of the liver and can lead to serious complications and even death... It occurs as hepatitis B and C and metabolic problems.... The treatment of this disease is mainly based on control and reduction Its progress is focused and may include changes in lifestyle, drug use, and in advanced cases, liver transplantation.... Early diagnosis and proper management of this disease can prevent its progress and improve the quality of life of the affected person.... What is liver cirrhosis?. **Healthy liver tissue becomes scarred and hardened tissue**....This process causes the liver to not be able to perform its functions properly, such as filtering toxins from the blood and producing essential substances for the body....Cirrhosis of the liver is usually the result of chronic damage to the liver, which may be caused by chronic genetic infections, long-term alcohol consumption, or viral infections..Autoimmune diseases may occur...as it progresses The disease significantly reduces the function of the liver and can lead to serious health problems.. Can liver cirrhosis be cured?.. **Liver cirrhosis is not completely cured** But it can be managed and prevent further progression of the disease.... Liver cirrhosis cannot be completely cured because the damaged liver tissues do not return to their healthy state.... But with proper management and appropriate treatments, the progression of the disease and its symptoms can be prevented. Controlled... The speed of disease progression helps. In severe cases, liver transplantation may be the only option to save the patient's life.. What are the early symptoms of liver cirrhosis? The early symptoms of liver cirrhosis are usually subtle and gradual and may be easily ignored. These symptoms are caused by a decrease in liver function and damage to its tissues. In the early stages, people may feel fatigue, loss of appetite, and discomfort in the abdominal area. Also, other symptoms such as weight loss and nausea appear in patients with leg cramps.. Liver cirrhosis cannot be determined with certainty because it depends on various factors, including the stage of the disease, the underlying cause, the presence of complications and the response to treatment. But in general, the life expectancy for patients with liver cirrhosis is as follows: **Compensatory cirrhosis**: Patients at this stage usually have relatively good liver function and may live for years without severe symptoms....with proper management of the disease, some patients can live longer...it can be variable....in general, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can help improve the prognosis and increase the life expectancy of patients with liver cirrhosis....Is cirrhosis of the liver fatal? **Yes, cirrhosis of the liver is fatal**....the disease progresses gradually **causing loss of normal liver function** and serious complications such as **liver failure**, **internal bleeding**, and **serious infections if left untreated.... managed, these complications can lead to the death of the patient.. But timely diagnosis and timely treatment can help manage the disease and increase life expectancy.. Is cirrhosis of the liver cancer?.. Liver cirrhosis is a chronic and progressive disease that causes scarring and damage to the liver tissue, but is not cancer in itself. It increases liver cancer (HCC).. So, although cirrhosis and liver cancer are two separate diseases, there is a direct connection between them.... What is the difference between liver cirrhosis and liver cancer?. Liver cirrhosis is a chronic disease that causes scarring of the liver tissue and decreases its function. In contrast, liver cancer is a cancerous disease in which liver cells grow abnormally and create tumors. Liver cirrhosis can increase the risk of liver cancer, but these two diseases are different. Liver cirrhosis is known as a risk factor for liver cancer. How is liver cirrhosis diagnosed?. Liver cirrhosis is diagnosed using a combination of clinical, laboratory and imaging methods. First, the doctor performs a physical examination based on the patient's symptoms and medical history to check for symptoms such as **enlargement of the liver** and **spleen**, **yellowing of the abdominal masses, abdomen and eyes... The liver, the levels of liver enzymes and the levels of certain proteins are used.... Also, imaging such as **ultrasonography**, **CT scan** or **MRI** helps to examine the structure and size of the liver and to identify signs of fibrosis or scarring.... In some cases, it may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis... a biopsy in which a sample of liver tissue is removed for closer examination under a microscope... Is liver cirrhosis curable Does it have? **Liver cirrhosis cannot be completely cured** but it can be managed.... Available treatments can help slow the progression of the disease, control symptoms, and prevent complications... These treatments include lifestyle changes, medications, and in severe cases, liver transplantation.... Early diagnosis and proper management can improve the patient's quality of life and increase life expectancy.... Summary Liver cirrhosis is a chronic disease in which the healthy tissues of the liver gradually turn into scarred tissues and the normal function of the liver decreases. This disease is caused by long-term damage to the liver such as alcohol consumption, viral infections, and autoimmune diseases.
### 1... What is liver cirrhosis?... Liver cirrhosis is an advanced stage of liver scarring and inflammation (fibrosis). It is heavy, which is caused by various alcoholic diseases of the liver.. Consumption....
### 2.... What are the symptoms of liver cirrhosis?.. Symptoms of liver cirrhosis may include fatigue, weakness, weight loss, yellowing of the skin and eyes, swelling of the abdomen and legs, and gastrointestinal bleeding....
### 3.... What are the risk factors for liver cirrhosis?.. Risk factors include excessive alcohol consumption, liver infections. Viral (such as hepatitis B and C), fatty liver diseases and genetic diseases such as hemochromatosis...
### 4... How is liver cirrhosis diagnosed?.... Liver cirrhosis is usually diagnosed with a combination of blood tests, ultrasound imaging, liver ultrasound, and liver ultrasound (MCT), and liver ultrasound.. Biopsy....
### 5.... Is liver cirrhosis curable?... Liver cirrhosis is usually not curable, but quality of life can be improved by properly managing symptoms and preventing disease progression....
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### 8.... What treatments are available to manage liver cirrhosis?.. Liver cirrhosis treatment includes drugs to lower portal blood pressure, diuretics to reduce swelling, antibiotics to prevent infection and in severe cases liver transplant....
### 9.... Is a special diet recommended for people with cirrhosis?.. Yes, people with cirrhosis Liver patients should follow a low-salt diet, sufficient protein, and limited consumption of alcohol and fat.... It may also be recommended to take vitamin and mineral supplements under the supervision of a doctor....
### 10.... Does cirrhosis of the liver always lead to liver failure? Proper treatment and care can prevent progression to liver failure..

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