Ciroisis of the liver?whats the signs?!
Question: Cirrhosis of the liver refers to scarring of the liver. It can be life-threatening but, it can also be controlled if treated early.
Symptoms: There may be no symptoms at all in the early
stages
1) feel tired and weak
2) loss of appetite
3) feeling sick to your stomach
4) weight loss
Cirrhosis can also lead to many other problems:
1) bruising easily, nosebleeds
2) Bloating or swelling may occur as fluid builds up in the
abdomen, known as ascites ( ah-SI-teez) and swelling of
legs ( edema)
3) Waste materials ( byproducts) from food may build up
in the blood since the liver cannot function normally. This
can also occur in the brain which may cause confusion
or difficulty thinking
4) Blood pressure may increase in the vein entering the liver,
a condition called portal hypertension
5) Enlarged veins, called varices (VARE-ah-seez) may
develop in the esophagus and stomach. Varices can
bleed suddenly, causing vomiting of blood or passing
blood in a bowel movement
6) The kidneys may not work properly or may fail, should this
occur, dialysis will be necessary
As cirrhosis progresses, the skin and the whites of the eyes may turn yellow, a condition called jaundice ( JON-diss). In addition, severe itching of the skin and the development of gallstones may occur.
I hope that this is helpful and, I apologize for such a lengthy answer but, this information is important.
Here's a great website that is easy to understand:
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases...
Answers: Cirrhosis of the liver refers to scarring of the liver. It can be life-threatening but, it can also be controlled if treated early.
Symptoms: There may be no symptoms at all in the early
stages
1) feel tired and weak
2) loss of appetite
3) feeling sick to your stomach
4) weight loss
Cirrhosis can also lead to many other problems:
1) bruising easily, nosebleeds
2) Bloating or swelling may occur as fluid builds up in the
abdomen, known as ascites ( ah-SI-teez) and swelling of
legs ( edema)
3) Waste materials ( byproducts) from food may build up
in the blood since the liver cannot function normally. This
can also occur in the brain which may cause confusion
or difficulty thinking
4) Blood pressure may increase in the vein entering the liver,
a condition called portal hypertension
5) Enlarged veins, called varices (VARE-ah-seez) may
develop in the esophagus and stomach. Varices can
bleed suddenly, causing vomiting of blood or passing
blood in a bowel movement
6) The kidneys may not work properly or may fail, should this
occur, dialysis will be necessary
As cirrhosis progresses, the skin and the whites of the eyes may turn yellow, a condition called jaundice ( JON-diss). In addition, severe itching of the skin and the development of gallstones may occur.
I hope that this is helpful and, I apologize for such a lengthy answer but, this information is important.
Here's a great website that is easy to understand:
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases...
im not a doctor but from what i know a person who is suffering from this ailment gets pale and yellowish skin and the stomach begins to bloat making the person suffering from it feel full all the time.
ask your doctor, or go on the web.. DUHHHH
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