What is liver cirrhosis

Liver cirrhosis

Liver cirrhosis is known as (Cirrhosis) , And occurs as a result of liver disease advanced stages, which is the replacement of the liver tissue with other natural tissues and the renewal of nodules, causing scarring, which loses the ability to function normally, which reduces the amount of blood attached to it, and thus a defect, and in this We will inform you of the causes, symptoms, methods of diagnosis, treatment, and how to prevent it.

Causes of liver cirrhosis

Eat large amounts of alcohol, and addicted to it.
Hepatitis C virus infection (A, B, C, D, E, G).
Infection with certain genetic diseases, such as: alpha-1 trypsin deficiency, cystic fibrosis, blood pigment deposition, glactose in the blood, Wilson disease, and glycogen storage.
Bile duct disorders, such as biliary duct disease, blockage of the cirrhosis of the liver.

Symptoms of liver cirrhosis

Liver weakness prevents it from functioning normally.
Increase the size of breast gland in men, and this increase is not cancerous, and not greasy, but the result of increased estradiol.
The occurrence of hypothyroidism, due to lack of sex hormones, which leads to the atrophy of the testicles, and thus loss of sex drive, causing infertility.
Fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity, known as ascites.
The skin color changes to yellow, and the color of the mucous membranes in the eye changes as a result of increased bilirubin in the body.
The color of urine changed to dark yellow.
Horizontal lines appear on the nails, where changes occur.
Feeling general weakness, fatigue.
Lack of appetite, weight loss.

Diagnosis of liver cirrhosis

To perform a clinical examination of the abdominal area by touching the liver and trying to determine its size.
Laboratory tests, to determine the level of liver enzymes in the blood.
Make a computerized tomography.
Ultrasonic image work.
The diagnosis of liver tissue, and examination, and this diagnosis is the last resort to the doctor, after the failure of previous attempts.

Treatment of liver cirrhosis

Know the underlying factor of the disease, treatment and treatment of the resulting problems. For example, the doctor describes antiviral treatment if the cause of the disease is the infection of viral hepatitis, or try to get rid of excessive amounts of copper in the body, in the case of Wilson disease.
Description of steroids in chronic cirrhosis.
Surgical intervention in some developed cases.
Describe some dietary supplements, such as vitamins to strengthen and support the body.
Liver transplantation in the advanced stages of the disease.

Methods of prevention of liver cirrhosis

Avoid drinking alcohol and keep away from it as much as possible.
Stay away from malpractice that leads to sexually transmitted diseases.
Adhere to a balanced, healthy and low-fat diet.
Take vaccinations to prevent hepatitis.
Keep away from pesticides, detergents.