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What is Cirrhosis of the Liver? by Noman Khan ... chronic injury of the liver. 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 ... Read on »

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

... liverSometimes the cause of cirrhosis remains unknown even after a thorough medical examination.How is cirrhosis diagnosed?Your symptoms, a physical examination, and certain tests can help your doctor diagnose cirrhosis. Some tests areBlood tests to see whether your liver is working properly. Routine blood tests may be normal in cirrhosis. Howeve ... Read on »

Cirrhosis of the Liver by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

... stines. Cirrhosis can also lead to impotence, kidney dysfunction and failure, and osteoporosis.DiagnosisThe doctor may diagnose cirrhosis on the basis of symptoms, laboratory tests, the medical history, and a physical examination. For example, during a physical examination, the doctor may notice that the liver feels harder or larger than usual and ... Read on »

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 vit ... Read on »

Modified Protein May Lead To First Cure For Cirrhosis Of The Liver by Jan

2 Comments ScienceDaily (Dec. 28, 2007) — University of California, San Diego researchers have proven in animal studies that fibrosis in the liver can be not only stopped, but reversed. Their discovery, to be published in PLoS Online on December 26, opens the door to treating and curing conditions that lead to exce ... Read on »

UK Alcoholic liver disease up 42% by Dave W ... to have any hope of dealing with the country’s binge drinking culture.”Related postsWhydot Pharma interview – how pharma should engage with bloggers. (0)UK study suggests HPV tests ‘fail to boost cervical cancer detection rate’ (0)UK Government launches study into Female Genital Mutilation (0)The Cocktail Effect (0)Public may refuse pandemic vaccin ... Read on »

Tests & Diagnostics for Cirrhosis by Get Healthy Here is a list of some of the common tests and diagnostics for Cirrhosis: Biopsy CAT scan Hepatitis Liver biopsy Liver function Of course, these are just some of the common tests and diagnostics for Cirrho ... Read on »

Cirrhosis of the liver - Symptoms - Investigation - treatment by Riyaz N. ... 3. Bleeding piles, haematemesis, from ruptured esophageal varices 4. Loss of weight, weakness, anaemia and jaundice 5. Oedema, gynaecomastia testicular atrophy, ascitis 6. liver, firm and irregular Investigations 1. liver function test 2. liver biopsy 3. USG- whole abdomen Treatment Bed rest, balanced diet with more carbohydrate, less protein ... Read on »

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

... isease, some people develop osteoporosis, arthritis, and thyroid problems.How is primary biliary cirrhosis diagnosed?Primary biliary cirrhosis is diagnosed through laboratory tests, x rays, and in some cases, a liver biopsy to help to determine the extent of disease progression. A liver biopsy uses a thin needle to remove a small sample of liver ti ... Read on »

Treatments for Cirrhosis by Be Well Here is a list of treatments and procedures that are commonly used to treat Cirrhosis: Avoid alcohol Healthy diet High-protein-high-carbohydrate diet Iron supplements Liver Transplant Low-fat diet Low-sodium diet Mineral supplements Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Treatment of underlying cause Vitamin B supplements Vita ... Read on »