signs and symptoms of liver cirrhosis
2006-09-07 14:26:04 · 6 answers · asked by cheng 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
If your liver isnt functioning, like when you have cirrhosis, you are far more likely to lose weight then gain it. Look for yellowing of the eyes, itching, tiredness.
2006-09-07 14:33:32 · answer #1 · answered by desi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-06 22:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean the appearance of scar tissue in the liver limiting it's ability to function. This can cause weight gain, but commonly causes the body to retain liquids. The liver isn't able to process waste products as fast, and as a consequence the body dilutes itself to prevent toxicity of those chemicals in the body. It also affects metabolism, the blood won't be able to hold as much glucose. This is due to the increased amounts of lipids in your blood as well as the displacement caused by cholesterol and other fatty acids in the blood. The body will deposit excess sugars faster than they can be metabolised because of this. The only way to help with this is to increase fluid intake, and lower saturide fats, fats in general, and calories due to unprocessed sugars. Yes, you shouldn't drink alcohol either, this will only damage your liver further, and raise glucose levels. Oh, and your tissues are retaining fluids, the only way to flush them out is to increase fluid intake. I know it sounds a little backwards, but trust me, the more fluids your drink, the better your kidneys will work. Then you can rely on your kidneys to pick up where your liver isn't able to.
2006-09-07 16:13:03 · answer #3 · answered by ianr1984 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no you get this from excessive drinking all your life you skin turns a pale yellow you have pain near wear the liver is and your put on a list for a donor for a new liver but chances are its too late for that
2006-09-07 14:29:04 · answer #4 · answered by oceanlady580 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no I dont think so but if you have liver disease go get some milk thistle it is an herb that will detox your liver and restore it. They also sell milk thistle herbal tea. Its not very expensive, the best brand to get is naturessunshine they have regular and also a timereleased just go to www.naturessunshine.com
2006-09-07 14:37:41 · answer #5 · answered by Rhonda H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not typically unless you are badly compromised and your abdomen starts to accumulate fluid known as ascites.
2006-09-07 15:18:47 · answer #6 · answered by Gene Guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋