Liver Cirrhosis – Signs and Symptoms

The liver is one of the most important organs of our body that is situated under the lung in the upper right abdominal cavity. The liver performs various vital functions such as eliminating wastes from the body, producing urea, cholesterol and bile, filtering harmful substances from the blood, making proteins, maintaining an appropriate level of glucose in the body, and so on. If injured, this organ has the incredible ability to regenerate most of its own cells.

Cirrhosis of the liver occurs due to various kinds of chronic injury to the organ that can result in scar tissue. The scar tissue does not allow healthy liver tissue to develop and partially blocks the blood that flows through the liver. This causes permanent damage to the liver by way of which it desists from performing its essential functions. Affected by cirrhosis, the liver is unable to replace damaged cells 

Liver cirrhosis develops over years. In the early stages, people may have few or no symptoms. During the developing phase of the disease, the following signs and symptoms may occur:

·         weakness

·         fatigue

·         loss of appetite

·         nausea

·         vomiting

·         weight loss

·         abdominal pain

·         fluid retention in the abdomen and legs

·         itching

·         spiderlike blood vessels on the skin

·         easy bruising

·         easy bleeding

·         stomach upset

·         gallstones

·         jaundice

·         oesophageal bleeding

·         digestive bleeding

·         changes in mental function

·         dark urine

·         blood in stools

·         sensitivity to medication

Liver cirrhosis is a common liver disorder. It has many causes, the primary cause being alcohol consumption in excess and hepatitis viruses. The treatments are done according to the particular cause. If diagnosed early, much can be done to avoid serious complications. Various medical researches are in progress to treat liver cirrhosis.


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