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Treatments for Cirrhosis by Be Well Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm 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... Vitamin B6 Vitamin K supplements These are just some of the treatments and procedures that are used to treat Cirrhosis. You can connect with experts and other people who have Read on »

Cirrhosis of the Liver by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm

1 Comment cirrhosis cannot be reversed, but treatment can stop or delay further progression and reduce complications. Treatment depends on the cause of cirrhosis and any complications a person is experiencing. For example, cirrhosis caused by alcohol abuse is treated by abstaining from alcohol. Treatment for hepatitis-related cirrhosis involves medications used to treat Read on »

What is Cirrhosis of the Liver? by Noman Khan Posted Tue 23 Jun 2009 6:54pm cirrhosis develops over time and may ultimately cause the liver to stop working completely. Most people are diagnosed early, before the disease progresses. Early treatment delays.... Osteoporosis. The disease may cause bones to become fragile and more likely to break. Osteoporosis can also result from steroid use as a treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis Read on »

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

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:39pm completely. However, treating the cause will keep cirrhosis from getting worse. For example, if cirrhosis is due to alcoholic liver disease, the treatment is to completely stop drinking alcohol. If cirrhosis is caused by hepatitis C, then that disease may be treated with medication. Your doctor will suggest treatment based on the cause of your cirrhosis Read on »

Modified Protein May Lead To First Cure For Cirrhosis Of The Liver by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:56pm

2 Comments cirrhosis each year, and there is currently no treatment for it. Excessive tissue repair in chronic liver disease induced by viral, toxic, immunologic and metabolic disorders all... hepatitis, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, pulmonary fibrosis, scleroderma and burns. Six years ago, the UC San Diego School of Medicine research team discovered the cause Read on »

Cirrhosis of the Liver by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:39pm

3 Comments . Cirrhosis of the liver is one of the most serious diseases of liver. It refers to all forms of liver disease characterised by a significant loss of cells. This disease is quite common... potent cause of cirrhosis of the liver. It has been estimated that one out of 12 chronic alcoholics in the United States develops cirrhosis. The disease can progress to end-stage Read on »

Liver Cirrhosis - Palmar Erythema by Dr. Indian Medic .. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 20 Jan 2011 5:50am Palmar erythema in a case of advanced Alcoholic liver disease with Cirrhosis. Read on »

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm

1 Comment 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 liver Read on »

HEP C = Cirrhosis, Right? WRONG! by rickisjourney Posted Sat 02 Jan 2010 12:00am of progression to cirrhosis include young age at time of infection, female gender, no history of alcohol use and past treatment with interferon. It should be noted that the genotype... that treatment of the hepatitis C with interferon will provide an even better prognosis. The diagnosis of early cirrhosis should not be considered a fatal diagnosis Read on »

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

Posted Tue 27 Oct 2009 11:01pm Cirrhosis Does 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 Read on »