Posts Tagged ‘cirrhosis’
Cirrhosis Regression in Chronic Hepatitis C: An Old Tale With a New Ending
Cirrhosis Regression in Chronic Hepatitis C This is a complex article, but worth reading. It seems to move the science from treating HepC as such to regression of the cirrhosis which makes sense as it is the cirrhosis that makes you feel like crap and it is the cirrhosis that will kill you. Craig Mallet…
Read MoreThe Not-So-Sweet Truth: Sugar Worsens Hep C
Sugar Worsens Hep C Having an incurable disease like Hepatitis C can leave many feeling helpless over the course of their illness. However, there are many everyday choices that can either fan the flames or reduce the impact of this virus. Sugar consumption is a prime example of how food selection can affect the progression…
Read MoreIs Coffee a Wise Adjunct to Hepatitis C Therapy?
Is Coffee a Wise Adjunct to Hepatitis C Therapy? March 9, 2011 In the debate over coffee’s effect on health, coffee lovers who are undergoing treatment for Hepatitis C have just scored a victory. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. As one of the world’s most common beverages, coffee has a long list of devotees. Even with…
Read MoreDiet for cirrhosis – rich in protein!
Diet for cirrhosis – rich in protein! An article that actually recommends a high protein diet – will wonders ever cease!!!! Craig A fundamental aspect of the hepatitis diet is to avoid alcohol of any kind. In cases where this rule is not respected, the liver cirrhosis occurrence is frequent and can lead to the…
Read MoreDiet and Weight Loss with Cirrhosis
Diet and Weight Loss I’m was only a slim guy before being hit with cirrhosis in Nov 2008, weighing around 155lbs. Over the Christmas period I was unbelievably sick and was throwing up at the top end and the bottom end was like a Peruvian mud slide! I lost weight, particularly muscle on my arms,…
Read MoreCirrhosis Risks Reduced By Eating Dark Chocolate
Cirrhosis Risks Reduced By Eating Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate has health benefits for those with cirrhosis and a related condition called portal hypertension, according to some recent research. This article explains the science behind this sweet news.|Dark chocolate is not only good for the heart. It can also be good for the liver, especially in…
Read MoreCirrhosis – Dietary Factors
Cirrhosis – Dietary Factors Healthy Foods. Because important antioxidant vitamins are depleted in the cirrhotic liver, cirrhosis patients should maintain a diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Antioxidant Supplements. There is some preliminary laboratory evidence that various antioxidant supplements including vitamin E, selenium, and S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) may help protect against liver damage…
Read MoreCirrhosis and Chronic Liver Failure: Part II. Complications and Treatment
Complications and Treatment JOEL J. HEIDELBAUGH, M.D., and MARYANN SHERBONDY, M.D. University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan Major complications of cirrhosis include ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, hepatic encephalopathy, portal hypertension, variceal bleeding, and hepatorenal syndrome. Diagnostic studies on ascitic fluid should include a differential leukocyte count, total protein level, a serum-ascites albumin gradient,…
Read MoreSymptoms of Cirrhosis of the Liver
Symptoms of Cirrhosis of the Liver Cirrhosis of the liver refers to a condition characterized by the development of fibrous scar tissue on the liver and regenerative nodules or lumps. This chronic liver disease leads to progressive deterioration of liver function… Liver function is vital to detoxification and protein synthesis, within the human body. It…
Read MoreLiver Diseases and their Symptoms
Liver Diseases and their Symptoms Alagille Syndrome – an inherited disorder characterized by a progressive loss of the bile ducts within the liver and narrowing of bile ducts outside the liver over the first year of life. Symptoms include jaundice, pale, loose stools and poor growth within the first three months of life. Alpha 1…
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