What is Cirrhosis?

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<h1>What is Cirrhosis?</h1><strong> Author: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/profile_Chashi.aspx'>Chashi</a></strong><br /><p>Cirrhosis of the liver Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver that involves the formation of fibrous (scar) tissue associated with the destruction of the normal architecture of the organ. It is usually a result of long-standing injury most commonly due to excess of alcohol intake but there are a number of other important causes the could lead to a liver cirrhosis. The destruction of the normal architecture and the loss of liver cells prevents the liver from functioning normally. It plays an important part in digestion of food but it also has a major role in metabolising drugs and making proteins. Currently to this day, Cirrhosis is known to be irreversible by modern medications and treatment. Most people who are suffering form liver cirrhosis has to wait for a liver transplant. But early cirrhosis can actually be reverse, using Chinese herbal treatment. YHK has proven to be a effective treatment for early cirrhosis. Know more about YHK’s clinical research data. First of all, lets know more about cirrhosis. How serious of liver cirrhosis Cirrhosis is a serious condition. Only 30 per cent of patients with this problem will survive five years after diagnosis and the outlook is worse if the cause is alcohol and the patient continues to drink. What are the causes of the inflammation that leads to cirrhosis of the liver? Alcohol excess: the rate of cirrhosis in a country is directly related to the average alcohol consumption in that country. Half of all cases of cirrhosis are due to alcohol excess. Chronic viral hepatitis: the two important viruses are hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Cirrhosis due to hepatitis B is common in Africa and Asia. Hepatitis C is increasing in importance both in Europe and the US. Hepatitis A (infectious hepatitis) does not cause cirrhosis Drugs and chemicals: a number of drugs and chemicals can cause liver damage but few cause cirrhosis. Certain specialised drugs need monitoring for their effect on the liver. Symptoms of liver cirrhosis Jaundice: this is the yellowing of the skin (jaundice) and the eyes due to the failure of the liver to remove a substance called bilirubin from the blood. Nail changes: the shape and appearance of the nails may change. They may be more curved (clubbing) and they may be white rather than pink. Skin changes: about a quarter of patients will have darkening of the skin. Fluid retention: this is common at some stage in cirrhosis. An important function of the liver is to rid the body of excess fluid through the kidneys and when it fails, fluid gathers in the legs (oedema) or in the abdomen (ascites). Abnormal blood vessels: the commonest abnormality is a spider naevus, which is a spot surrounded by fine blood vessels. A red face is also common. Easy bruising: nosebleeds and easy bruising occur as a result of abnormal blood vessels and delayed clotting because the liver does not make enough clotting proteins. Enlargement of breasts in men: the liver destroys the female sex hormones and in cirrhosis these accumulate and cause enlargement of the breasts and shrinking of the testes in men. Who is at risk The more alcohol a person drinks, the more likely they are to develop cirrhosis. Women seem to be more susceptible than men. It is therefore advisable to restrict alcohol consumption to 28 units a week for men and 21 units a week for women (a unit of alcohol is a single measure of spirits, a half pint of ordinary beer or lager or a standard size glass of wine). Patients who have ongoing infection with hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus. Patients with primary biliary cirrhosis or autoimmune chronic active hepatitis. Patients with metabolic or inherited disorder How YHK herbal treatment can improve the function of liver and avoid the formation of liver cirrhosis YHK is one of the best herbal liver treatment products. YHK comes from Japan over 15 years ago, since then it have successfully proven it result. This herbal treatment can enhance liver function and reverse fatty liver/ NASH, early cirrhosis & other liver diseases. YHK can bring GPT, ALT, and ACT level back to normal in a short period of time. YHK has been through years of tests and data collection in Harada Hospital in Japan. And successfully registered 5 patents (US, Europe, Canada, China & Japan). Making it the first and only Herbal Liver Treatment Products that works in the market. Find out more about YHK herbal treatment now.</p><strong>About the Author:</strong><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.articleseen.com">http://www.chashi.info/en/index.html</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.articleseen.com">http://www.fattylivertreatment.info/</a> <p> Article Source: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/Article_What-is-Cirrhosis_96633.aspx'> http://www.articleseen.com/Article_What is Cirrhosis?_96633.aspx</a></p>

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