Liver Cirrhosis

Liver Cirrhosis

    * Introduction
    * Signs and symptoms
    * Causes and Risk Factors
    * Diagnosis
    * Complications of cirrhosis
    * Treatment
Liver cirrhosis is an irreversible and diffuse liver disease characterized by destruction of liver cells, loss of elasticity (MS) tissue, development of fibrous scar tissue and regeneration of abnormal cells that are regenerating nodules. Sclerosis prevents liver tissue blood flow, leading to portal hypertension - high blood pressure inside the vein that collects blood from the digestive organs and transports it to the liver.
Liver Cirrhosis is manifested by progressive alterations in liver function and by slowing blood flow (stasis), first to the liver, then to other organs.
Cause of irreversible cirrhosis of the liver, which prevents its normal functioning. One major issue is the disease. Cirrhosis can be present many years without being detected, despite the present serious turmoil in the liver. However, complications can occur over time - liver failure and liver cancer - in the absence of appropriate treatment.
Although cirrhosis is irreversible damage inherent when the disease is accurately determined, liver damage and the whole body can be avoided.
In developed countries, cirrhosis is the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer in people aged between 45 and 65 years. Cirrhosis occurs in the advanced stage of different liver diseases, often linked to alcohol consumption. The disease can be consecutive to chronic hepatitis, some immune system deficiencies or exposure to certain environmental toxins.
The incidence of liver cirrhosis is higher in men than in women.