Liver Cirrhosis

Body Systems Gastrointestinal System Liver Cirrhosis
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Liver Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is end-stage fibrosis from chronic liver injury (alcohol, NAFLD/NASH, viral hepatitis). Complications: varices, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatorenal syndrome, hepatocellular carcinoma.

cirrhosis liver cirrhosis end-stage liver disease ESLD portal hypertension
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Many Americans drink alcohol at least occasionally. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans say that adults of legal drinking age should either not drink or drink in moderation. Drinking less is better for your health than drinking more. Also, there are some people who should not drink at all.If you are going to drink, it's important to know how alcohol affects you and how much is too much.How does alcohol affect the b…

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Alcohol Many Americans drink alcohol at least occasionally. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans say that adults of legal drinking age should either not drink or drink in moderation. Drinking less is better for your health than drinking more. Also, there are some people who should not drink at all.If you are going to drink, it's important to know how alcohol affects you and how much is too much.How does alcohol affect the b… Liver Diseases Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons.There are many kinds of liver diseases:Diseases caused by viruses, such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis CDiseases caused by drugs, poisons, or too much alcohol. Examples include fatty liver disease and cirrhosis.Liver cancerInherited diseases, such as hemochromatosis and Wilson diseaseSymptom… Fatty Liver Disease What is fatty liver disease?Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons. Fatty liver disease is a condition in which fat builds up in your liver. There are two main types:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)Alcoholic fatty liver disease, also called alcoholic steatohepatitisWhat is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)?NAFLD is a type of f… Cirrhosis Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver. Scar tissue forms because of injury or long-term disease. Scar tissue cannot do what healthy liver tissue does - make protein, help fight infections, clean the blood, help digest food and store energy. Cirrhosis can lead to :Easy bruising or bleeding, or nosebleedsSwelling of the abdomen or legs Extra sensitivity to medicinesHigh blood pressure in the vein entering the liverEnlarg…