Guest guest Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 > > please find below text note for cihrrosis and > hepatisis C-<br><br><br><br><br><br> CIHRROSIS OF > LIVER<br><br><br> <br><br> <br> Cirrhosis<br> Alternative > names:<br> liver cirrhosis<br> Definition:<br> A chronic > liver disease which causes damage to liver tissue, <br> > scarring of the liver (fibrosis; nodular regeneration), > progressive <br> decrease in liver function, excessive fluid > in the abdomen <br> (ascites), bleeding disorders > (coagulopathy), increased pressure in <br> the blood vessels > (portal hypertension), and brain function <br> disorders > (hepatic encephalopathy).<br> Causes, incidence, and risk > factors:<br> The damaged and scarred liver becomes unable to > adequately remove <br> waste products (toxins) from the > blood, and the formation of scar <br> tissue leads to > increased pressure (portal hypertension) in the <br> veins > between the intestines and spleen to the liver.<br><br> > Excessive alcohol use is the leading cause of cirrhosis > (See <br> Alcoholic liver disease). Other causes > include infections (such as <br> hepatitis), diseases and > defects of the bile drainage system (such <br> as biliary > stenosis or obstruction), cystic fibrosis, and increased > <br> iron and copper absorption.<br><br> The type of > cirrhosis depends on the cause of the disease. <br> > Complications of cirrhosis can be severe. In the U.S. cirrhosis > is <br> the 9th leading cause of death. Neurological > problems (such as <br> hepatic encephalopathy) can > develop. Increased fluid collection in <br> the abdominal > cavity (ascites) is caused by decreased body protein, > <br> increased sodium, and increased pressure within > the liver's blood <br> vessels (portal hypertension). > Portal hypertension can cause <br> increased pressure, > size, and fullness in the blood vessels in the <br> > esophagus (esophageal varices). Problems with bleeding and > clotting <br> can occur. The increased pressures within > the blood vessels and the <br> problems with blood > clotting can increase the possibility of severe <br> and > life-threatening hemorrhage. > my mom has almost all of these there sending her home next week because of insurence issues. I'm lost we are new to all of this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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