Cirrhosis

The Stages of Cirrhosis

The Stages of Cirrhosis There are four stages of chronic liver disease. 1. The commonest and mildest form of liver damage is a ‘fatty’ liver. This can be identified by blood tests, and is reversible with abstinence from alcohol. 2. The next step cannot be identified by blood tests, but a liver biopsy will show…

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Liver Disease FAQ

Liver Disease FAQ  Q How does liver disease affect nutrition? A Many chronic liver diseases are associated with malnutrition. The most common is cirrhosis, which is the scarring of the liver. Cirrhosis can occur by repeated injury to liver cells, which can be caused by excessive alcohol intake, chronic viral hepatitis, exposure to certain drugs…

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Liver Cirrhosis

Liver Cirrhosis Cirrhosis is defined as the histological development of regenerative nodules surrounded by fibrous bands in response to chronic liver injury, that leads to portal hypertension and end stage liver disease. Recent advances in the understanding of the natural history and pathophysiology of cirrhosis, and in treatment of its complications, resulting in improved management,…

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Fibrosis Progression to Cirrhosis

Fibrosis and Cirrhosis Cirrhosis is a late stage of hepatic fibrosis that has resulted in widespread distortion of normal hepatic architecture. Cirrhosis is characterized by regenerative nodules surrounded by dense fibrotic tissue. Symptoms may not develop for years and are often nonspecific (eg, anorexia, fatigue, weight loss). Late manifestations include portal hypertension, ascites, and, when…

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Demystifying the liver and it's diseases

Demystifying the liver and it’s diseases At a glance: Functions of the liver include protein synthesis, detoxification, and metabolic processes. Liver problems are often discovered incidentally through routine laboratory testing or screening blood tests. Liver disease can have either an infectious or noninfectious etiology, such as hepatitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disorders, and drug-induced injury. Patients…

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Cirrhosis Primer – An Excellent General Article

Cirrhosis Primer Some encouraging words: A common question asked when people learn they have cirrhosis is “How long have I got?” That is a difficult question to answer, most doctors will avoid it like the plague! The ‘standard’ answer is that if you “don’t drink alcohol, take your prescribed medications and eat a suitable diet…

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Cirrhosis of the Liver Stage 4

Now I Need Your Support A new challenge in my life unfolds… Please Read Cirrhosis of the Liver Stage 4 This site can teach you how to manage, treat and even reverse cirrhosis of the liver stage 4. Many of our members have been able to resume near normal lives without needing a transplant. If…

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Cirrhosis of the Liver – Technical but useful

Cirrhosis of the Liver Ramón Bataller, M.D. Pere Ginès, M.D. Institut de Malalties Digestives i Metabòliques, Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain Definition/Key Clinical Features     A diffuse disorganization of normal hepatic structure by extensive fibrosis associated with regenerative nodules     High morbidity and mortality     Advanced disease is usually irreversible     Insidious onset of symptoms    …

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Cirrhosis of the Liver – Life Expectancy

Cirrhosis of the Liver – Life Expectancy Medical Author: Dennis Lee, MD  Medical Editor: Jay W. Marks, MD What is cirrhosis? Why does cirrhosis cause problems? What are the signs and symptoms of cirrhosis? What are the complications of cirrhosis? What are the common causes of cirrhosis? How is cirrhosis diagnosed and evaluated? How is…

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Cirrhosis Life Expectancy

New Liver Disease Forum – Join Now! We now have a forum on this domain which is completely unassociated with Facebook. Join up for help, advice and support! Ask questions – get answers! Join Now! Cirrhosis Life Expectancy This article is quite correct in what it states however to read it one would assume death…

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