Posts Tagged ‘liver disease’
The Burden of Liver Disease Increases
The Burden of Liver Disease Increases By American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) Published: Monday, Jul. 15, 2013 – 9:12 am ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 15, 2013 — /PRNewswire/ — According to a July 10, 2013 article published in the JAMA Journal of The American Medical Association, deaths from liver disease increased from…
Read MoreCommon bacteria activating natural killer T cells may cause autoimmune liver disease
Common bacteria may cause autoimmune liver disease Published: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 – 13:42 in Health & Medicine A bacteria commonly found in soil and water triggered autoimmune symptoms in mice similar to those found in an incurable liver disease called Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC). Reporting their findings in the May 15 Cell Host &…
Read MoreWhat is Cirrhosis?
What is Cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is a condition of the liver. It is marked by scarring of liver tissues that results in blocked blood flow and impaired liver function.Cirrhosis is one of the leading causes of death by disease. Sadly, it kills more than 25,000 people per year. The liver has several critical jobs, including the…
Read MoreWhat is Chronic Liver Disease?
What is Chronic Liver Disease? Chronic liver disease is marked by the gradual destruction of liver tissue over time. Several liver diseases fall under this category, including the following: cirrhosis of the liver fibrosis of the liver What is cirrhosis of the liver? Cirrhosis is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States,…
Read MoreLiver 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…
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 MoreFour Ways to Beat Cirrhosis Fatigue
Four Ways to Beat Cirrhosis Fatigue Fatigue is a problem frequently experienced by those with chronic hepatitis. Fortunately, there are several different kinds of approaches that can help mitigate fatigue. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. As the most common symptom of chronic hepatitis, fatigue is also one of the hardest ones to address. Likely because of…
Read MoreFatigue and Liver Disease
Fatigue and Liver Disease In this article, which is excerpted from my book “ Dr. Melissa Palmer’s Guide to Hepatitis and Liver Disease” I will discuss one of the most common and debilitating symptoms among individuals with liver disease – fatigue. Fatigue is a symptom characterized by a diminished ability to exert oneself, usually associated…
Read MoreSmoking with Liver Disease – A No-No
Smoking with Liver Disease – A No-No In patients who have chronic liver disease that is due to alcohol or viruses, the damage to the liver is primarily caused by the alcohol or virus. However, other factors can modify, or aggravate, the amount of liver damage. An interesting study published in the July issue of…
Read MoreAlcoholic Liver Disease (ALD)
Alcoholic Liver Disease The liver is one of the largest and most complex organs in the body. It stores vital energy and nutrients, manufactures proteins and enzymes necessary for good health, protects the body from disease, and breaks down (or metabolizes) and helps remove harmful toxins, like alcohol, from the body. The liver is able…
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