INFORMATION ON CIRRHOSIS:-
Cirrhosis is basically a type of degenerative disease in which live cells are damaged and replaced by scar tissue.
TYPES OF CIRRHOSIS:-
1. Nutritional cirrhosis.
2. Biliary cirrhosis.
3. Cirrhosis hepatitis like hepatitis B & hepatitis C.
CAUSES OF CIRRHOSIS:-
1. Long term alcoholism.
2. Chronic infection of liver.
3. Injury of liver.
4. Exposure to toxic substance.
5. Prescribed medicine’s reaction.
6. Obesity.
SYMPTOMS OF CIRRHOSIS:-
1. Constipation.
2. Diarrhea.
3. Fatigue.
4. Indigestion.
5. Loss of appetite.
6. Nausea.
7. Vomiting.
8. Slight abdominal pain.
9. Weakness.
10. Weight loss.
11. Loss of appetite.
12. Musty breath.
DIAGNOSIS OF CIRRHOSIS:-
1. Blood test.
2. Urine test.
3. Liver biopsy.
4. Measurement of hyaluronic acid test.
PREVENTION FROM CIRRHOSIS:-
1. Medicinal treatment.
2. Operational treatment.
MEDICINAL TREATMENT OF CIRRHOSIS:-
The medicinal treatment of cirrhosis can be carried out by prescribing iron supplement, diuretic & antibiotics. Vasoconstrictors can come in to play to stop internal bleeding.
OPERATIONAL TREATMENT OF CIRRHOSIS:-
If problem become serious and medicinal treatment is not giving relief then surgical or operative method can be employed.
Operative method includes liver transplantation.