Liver cirrhosis
Liver cirrhosis is known as liver cirrhosis, an advanced result of liver disease. It is characterized by the replacement of the liver tissue by fibrosis and the formation of nodules and lumps as a result of trying to repair the damaged tissue, which affects the basic function of the liver. Alcohol, hepatitis B, and fatty liver disease is one of the reasons for cirrhosis of the liver, and in this article we will show you the symptoms.
Symptoms of liver cirrhosis
Liver weakness
The liver loses its ability to perform its functions, which weakens it and causes an imbalance in the human body, as the vascular lesions accumulate in the center of the liver, resulting in vascular injuries due to the high level of estradiol in the body.
Gynecomastia
That is, an increase in the size of the breast gland in men, because of the increase of estradiol in the body, and it should be noted that this is different from the increase in breast fat resulting from overweight than normal.
Hypothyroidism
Liver cirrhosis leads to loss of libido and a lack of sex hormones, leading to male atrophy, which increases the chances of sexual impotence and infertility.
Ascites
Means the accumulation of fluid inside the abdominal cavity, which leads to sagging the person, and leads to the bulge of his abdomen.
Jaundice
The change in the color of mucous membrane and skin to yellow, especially in the eye, because of the increase in bilirubin in the body.
Portal hypertension
Cirrhosis leads to increased blood flow resistance, which increases pressure in the portal venous system, affecting the spleen and causing it to swell, and the esophageal varices are more likely to explode.
Change the smell of mouth
The smell of the mouth appears as a rotting odor, due to the increased rate of biodegradable sulfide in the body.
Advanced symptoms of liver cirrhosis
- Bleeding or bruising due to low coagulation rate.
- Influence on the functioning of the brain, swelling of the tissues, loss of concentration.
- Changes in sleep habits.
- Hepatic encephalopathy.
- Occurrence of bleeding in the esophageal varices.
- The occurrence of coma, confusion.
Other symptoms:
- Feeling general tiredness, weakness.
- Feeling nauseous.
- Anorexia.
- Low weight than normal.
- Change skin color, redness.
- Difficulty in digestion.
How to prevent liver cirrhosis
- Stay away from drinking alcohol.
- Stay away from eating salty foods.
- Commitment to a healthy and balanced diet.
- Commitment to exercise on a daily basis, and at least half an hour at a time.