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TYPES OF LIVER DISEASES
Cirrhosis
Chronic Hepatitis B
Chronic Hepatitis C
Non alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Ascites
Liver Tumors
CIRRHOSIS
Cirrhosis is the disease of liver characterized by hardening and fibrosis of liver.
Causes of Cirrhosis are
Excessive alcohol intake
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Non alcoholic fatty liver disease (Which occurs mostly in overweight individuals).
Wilson disease
Autoimmune hepatitis
Hemochromatosis
Symptoms of Cirrhosis are
Individuals with cirrhosis may be totally asymptomatic, and diagnosed on imaging on blood tests
Weakness and fatigue
Fluid in abdomen (ascites) and swelling of feet (pedal edema)
Vomiting of blood
Black stool
Altered behavior or unconsciousness
Decreased urine output
Cirrhosis is suspected in the patients with the above-mentioned symptoms, and is confirmed by the following investigations
LFT
Ultrasonography
Fibroscan
Liver Biopsy
CT scan and MRI
Treatment of Cirrhosis includes
Management of complications
Diet rich in calories and protein for the nutritional build up
Diuretics and salt restriction for fluid overload
Beta blockers, Endoscopy and banding for variceal bleed
Laxatives and L-ornithine L-Aspartate in patients with hepatic encephalopathy
Liver transplant may be only options in patients with advanced liver disease
Reversal of disease with the treatment of underlying etiology
Stopping alcohol
Antiviral for Hepatitis B and C
Steroids for autoimmune Hepatitis
Copper chelation for Wilson disease
Iron chelation for Hemochromatosis
