Cirrhosis is a chronic, degenerative disease in which normal liver cells are damaged and are then replaced by scar tissue.
Symptoms of Liver Cirrhosis include loss of appetite, weight loss and fatigue.
When your liver function decreases fewer proteins such as albumin are produced resulting in fluid accumulation in the legs or abdomen.
Towards the later stages of Cirrhosis, jaundice occurs and gallstones are more common.
Major causes of Cirrhosis are:
- Viral infections caused by chronic viral Hepatitis.
- Chronic alcoholism.
- Metabolic diseases.
Diagnosis
Cirrhosis is diagnosed by
- Physical examination.
- CT scan.
- Ultrasound
Treatments
Treatment for cirrhosis cannot turn around liver damage, but it can slow or stop progression of the disease, reduce liver cell damage and decrease complications.
A liver transplant is considered when complications cannot be controlled by treatment.
To prevent liver cirrhosis stay away from alcohol abuse, IV drug use, and unprotected sexual intercourse.
At our hospital,
- we manage patients and provide necessary medical care, the families are also given counseling and support.
- The team provides comprehensive care to patients
- The clinicians work with Metabolic Centre and Nutritionists to design a treatment program for patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
