MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I. Surgery
Gastroenterologist, Chennai
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Alcoholic liver disease can cause certain complications
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Liver Cirrhosis can cause certain serious complications. The condition is known as decompensated cirrhosis. A fluid build up occurs in the stomach, internal bleeding, encephalopathy, and jaundice. People with severe cirrhosis develop such complications quickly. They often have to undergo a liver transplant. Medications, insulin, antioxidant supplements are treatments in the initial stage of the disease. The additional protein may be consumed by some patients. Nutritional counselling is also available as alcohol abuse can lead to malnutrition.
What is the function of a liver?
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The liver is a vital organ in our body. Its function is crucial as it filters toxins from the blood. Apart from this, it secretes bile so that the body absorbs fat and also helps in breaking down the protein. Hence, the organ is important in maintaining the metabolism as well as detoxification processes required. It aids in blot clotting and other such functions that are highly critical. It makes sense to educate yourself on maintaining the health of your liver.
Change in the lifestyle is not necessary for the treatment
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Lifestyle change is the first step to a better living and to treat cirrhosis of the liver. Consume less alcohol and maintain a proper diet. A healthy diet that is low in salt is often advised. Cirrhosis causes portal hypertension. It increases the level of blood pressure which travels through the liver, affecting it on the way. Lifestyle changes are the key to good health, not just in the case of Cirrhosis. Talk to the physicians before intake of any medicine.
What are the symptoms of the alcoholic liver disease?
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The disease occurs predominantly among those who consume alcohol heavily. And as a result, the liver tissues are replaced by scar tissues over a period of time. There are no symptoms in the initial stage of the disease, but it gradually develops depending on the condition of the liver. The condition worsens the liver function creating fatigue and belly pain. There remains a tendency of severe jaundice as well coupled with weight loss and lack of appetite. An examination or test is necessary to determine the condition of the liver.
Alcohol liver disease is also known as Liver Cirrhosis
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Alcoholic liver disease occurs due to excessive and repeated consumption of alcohol. The liver fails to work as smoothly as it used to before due to the scarring of the tissues. As a result, it is unable to filter toxins from the body or break up the proteins necessary for the body s development. The body weakens, and a loss of appetite ensues. The Doctors refer to this condition of the liver as Alcohol Liver Cirrhosis. Restricted intake of alcohol is necessary to keep the liver working properly.
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