Liver Disease Cirrhosis
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…
Read MoreCirrhosis 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…
Read MoreCirrhosis 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…
Read MoreCirrhosis 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 …
Read MoreCirrhosis 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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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…
Read MoreCirrhosis From Wikipedia
Cirrhosis Cirrhosis is a consequence of chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrous scar tissue as well as regenerative nodules (lumps that occur as a result of a process in which damaged tissue is regenerated), leading to progressive loss of liver function. Cirrhosis is most commonly caused by alcoholism, hepatitis B…
Read MoreCirrhosis and Liver Disease with Nutritional and Supplemental Support
Cirrhosis – Nutritional and Supplemental Support The liver is the largest organ in the body, weighing up to 2.5 percent of total lean body mass. Located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, the liver varies in size and shape, depending on each person’s anatomy. Its main function is to metabolize substances in the…
Read MoreVitamin B12 May Significantly Enhance Standard Hepatitis C Treatment
Vitamin B12 Adding Vitamin B12 to hepatitis C virus treatments significantly improved the body’s ability to keep the virus at bay, according to a new study. Adding Vitamin B12 to hepatitis C virus treatments significantly improved the body’s ability to keep the virus at bay, according to a new study. The new study, published online…
Read MoreVitamin B12 During Hepatitis C Treatment
Vitamin B12 During Hepatitis C Treatment August 21, 2012 Although requiring further investigation, a study has demonstrated Vitamin B12 as capable of boosting the success of Hepatitis C treatment. By Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. The recent addition of a third medication to the standard Hepatitis C drug cocktail has dramatically improved the cure rate, but there…
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