subject: Symptoms and Treatment for Liver Diseases or Cirrhosis [print this page] Symptoms and Treatment for Liver Diseases or Cirrhosis
Any condition that affects the liver. The liver is a body organ responsible for numerous functions such as storage and filtering of blood, bile production, metabolism of fat and sugars and making compounds which control blood volumes and clotting. Liver conditions include hepatitis, cirrhosis and abscesses. Jaundice is one of the more common signs of liver problems.
Symptoms of Liver Disease
Going by the perspective of oriental medicine there are few other signs or symptoms that indicate the persisting liver problem.
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Ticks, Spasms and Tremors
Sudden Seizures
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Redness and itchiness of eyes
Short temperedness and constant irritation
Tension and pain in the back
Hypochondriac pain
Loss of flexibility of tendons and ligaments
Depression
Mood Swings
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Treatment of Liver Cirrhosis
Treatment depends on the type and stage of the cirrhosis. Its aim is to stop the progress of the cirrhosis, reversing (to whatever extent possible) the damage that has already occurred, and treating complications that are disabling or life-threatening. Stopping or reversing the process requires removal of the cause, as in the following cases:
In alcoholic cirrhosis: abstinence from alcohol and intake of an adequate wholesome diet.
In cirrhosis caused by viral hepatitis: use of experimental approaches that include the use of drugs to improve immune responses to viral infection (interferon) or to help destroy the virus (anti-viral compounds).
In certain types of cirrhosis caused by chronic hepatitis: corticosteroids are indicated.
In cirrhotic patients with jaundice: use of supplemental fat soluble vitamins may be helpful.
In Wilson's disease: removal of excessive copper.
In hemochromatosis: removal of excess iron.
For patients with severe cirrhosis, a liver transplant may be life-saving.
Treating liver disease is important because not treating it can cause liver problems to get worse. The liver has many functions that are very important to the body. Here is a list of some of the things the liver does: it produces substances that break down fat, produces cholesterol, filters harmful things from the blood, and makes certain amino acids. That is why it is very important to make sure the liver remains healthy.
