Cirrhosis of the liver describes a condition where scar tissue gradually replaces healthy liver cells.
It is a progressive disease, developing slowly over many years. If it is allowed to continue, the buildup of scar tissue can eventually stop liver function.
For cirrhosis to develop, long-term, continocon damage to liver needs to occur. When healthy liver tissue is distroyed and replaced by scar tissue, the condition becomes it can start blocking the flow of blood through the liver.
Symptoms:-
Symptoms are not common during the early stages of cirrhosis.
However, as scar tissue accumulates, the ability of the liver to function properly is undermined. The following signs and symptoms may occur:
* Blood capillaries become visible on the skin on the upper abdomen.
* Fatigue
* Insomnia
* Itchy skin
* Loss of appetite
* Loss of bodyweight
* Nausea
* Pain or tenderness in the area where the liver is located
*Red or blotchy plams
* Hair loss
* Fluid buildup on ankels, feet, and legs, known as edema.
* Jaundice, or yellowing of the skin, whites of the eyes, and tongue.
*Loss of sex drive
* Memory problems
* Muscle cramps
*Urine becomes darker
*Vomiting blood
* Problems with walking and mobility
Treatment for alcohol dependency:
It is important for the patient to stop drinking if their cirrhosis was caused by long-term, regular heavy alcohol consumption. In many cases, the doctor will recommend a treatment program for treating alcohol dependency.
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