Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is a chronic disease that could completely damage the liver. It is caused by different forms of disease and lifestyle pattern such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. Whenever the liver is injured, it automatically tries to repair itself. During this process, it forms scars. In the cirrhosis stage, the… ...Read more
Cirrhosis is a chronic disease that could completely damage the liver. It is caused by different forms of disease and lifestyle pattern such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.
Whenever the liver is injured, it automatically tries to repair itself. During this process, it forms scars. In the cirrhosis stage, the scars increase and disturb the liver function. The damages done by the liver are irrevocable. Only an early diagnosis of the disease can help in reverting it.
Cirrhosis can cause:
- Fatigue
- Appetite loss
- Nausea
- Swelling legs
- Itchy skin
- Weight loss
- Skin and eyes discoloration ( jaundice)
- It can also kill the sex drive in men or lead to breast enlargement (in men).
- Those who consume too much alcohol
- Overweight people
- Those with viral hepatitis
- Stop drinking alcohol if you have the disease: Alcohol is a big-time liver enemy. It is the leading cause of liver damage.
- Eat healthy: Always choose a carb-based diet such as fruits and vegetables.
- Avoid junk and processed foods
- Always eat your breakfast and dinner at the right time.
- Choose lean and whole grain as your protein source.
