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Signs & Symptoms of Cirrhosis by Well Med

2 Comments Here is a list of some of the common signs and symptoms of Cirrhosis: Ankle swelling Ascites Bleeding easily Blood in stool Bruising easily Changes in sleep habits Dark urine Degraded mental function Digestive blee ... Read on »

Cirrhosis of the liver - Symptoms - Investigation - treatment by Riyaz N. It is condition of destruction of hepatic cells, over growth of the fibrous tissues, associated with progressive hepato cellular failure and portal hypertension commonly due to hepatitis, excessive alcohol intake, low protein diet, malarial or due to use of methotrexate and methyl dopa in excess and may be due to new growth. Symptoms 1. Anorex ... Read on »

What I need to know about Cirrhosis of the Liver by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

... eans that your liver cannot work properly. To live, you need a liver that works.Cirrhosis can be life-threatening, but it can also be controlled if treated early.What are the symptoms of cirrhosis?You may have no symptoms at all in the early stages. As cirrhosis progresses you mayfeel tired or weaklose your appetitefeel sick to your stomachlose we ... Read on »

What is Cirrhosis of the Liver? by Noman Khan ... er. It often has no symptoms. Your health care provider will diagnose cirrhosis based on your medical history, a physical examination, and laboratory tests.SignsThe signs and symptoms of cirrhosis can range from an absence of symptoms (in 10 to 20 percent of patients) to liver failure. Cirrhosis can also have symptoms such as jaundice (yellowing of ... Read on »

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Primary biliary cirrhosis is a disease that slowly destroys the liver’s bile ducts. Bile is a substance produced in the liver that helps digest fat in the small intestine and remove toxins from the body. When the ducts are damaged, bile builds up in the liver and damages liver tissue. Biliary cirrhosis can develop over time and may cause the ... Read on »

Cirrhosis of the Liver by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

The liver, the largest organ in the body, is essential in keeping the body functioning properly. It removes or neutralizes poisons from the blood, produces immune agents to control infection, and removes germs and bacteria from the blood. It makes proteins that regulate blood clotting and produces bile to help absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins. ... Read on »

How Alcohol Can Kill Your Liver — And You by Bob Aronson Patient Expert

... refers to the replacement of normal liver tissue with scar tissue. Between 10 and 20 percent of heavy drinkers develop cirrhosis, usually after 10 or more years of drinking. Symptoms of cirrhosis are similar to those of alcoholic hepatitis. The damage from cirrhosis is not reversible, and it is a life-threatening disease. Your condition may stabil ... Read on »

How Alcohol Can Kill Your Liver — And YouMarch 4, 2009 by Bob Aronson Patient Expert

Cirrhosis of the Liver by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

2 Comments The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It serves as a combination of manufacturing plant, chemical laboratory and storehouse of nutrients. It produces many vital elements and pours them into the blood stream, or stores until needed. Some of its functions are the production and storage of substances essential to the manufacture o ... Read on »

Cleanse and Maintenance Program for Cirrhosis by Ben L. Naturopathic Doctor

CirrhosisDoes your cleanse and maintenance applies to persons with stage 4 cirrhosis?Answer:Hi there -The Cleanse and Maintenance program may help with Stage 4 Cirrhosis; however, it is not designed for this condition.I would break apart the Program and utilize a couple from it along with others.The cause of the Stage 4 Cirrhosis needs to be stabil ... Read on »