Question 1

ultrasound of the patient. liver shows wavy borders with coarsened lace like parenchymal echo pattern. how can i correlate it with my diagnosis, 1# t/c liver cirrhosis in portal hypertension prob sec to liver schistosomiasis?

Accepted Answer

: That ultrasound image is consistent with a history of liver cirrhosis. Good luck.

Question 2

what is the process of dying of liver cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately ...: This is a slow gradual process. The liver functions similar to a municipal  waste water treatment plant. When it no longer works, toxins and waste products build up and poison the body from the inside. It is essential that you avoid putting anything unhealthy into your body and following all of your doctors' recommendations to keep flushing out  unneeded fluids and chemicals from your body.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of liver cirrhosis in men?

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Cirrhosis: Refer to my answer above. In addition, men can show gynecomastia (large breasts).

Question 4

what are the most common causes of liver cirrhosis?

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See below: 1. Alcohol
2. Hepatitis c & b
3. Others like fatty liver disease, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, inflammatory bowel disease (includes ulcerative colitis and crohns - usually crohns), primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, tylenol (acetaminophen) or aflatoxin (certain mushrooms) toxicity but usually causes immediate failure, parasites, and others.

Question 5

what dangers are there in people with liver cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Two main: Liver cancer and liver failure.

Question 6

how does liver cirrhosis kill someone?

Accepted Answer

Toxin Metabolism: The liver and kidneys are the major organs allowing us to break down and eliminate almost everything you ingest.  Cirrohosis destroys the ability of the liver to do that.  Toxins build up and your organs shut down.  This is the very short and simple answer as the function of the liver is very complex and there is not room or time to give you a complete answer.

Question 7

which herb should be avoided in patients with liver cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

: The LIVER TOX website is a good source of information about herbals toxic to the liver .  Important ones include KAVA , Black Cohosh , Comfrey, Cscara , Ephedra and aloe vera.  It is important to check the ingredients of any herbal preparation.

Question 8

pathophysiology of liver cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

See below: Scar tissue in the liver as a result of different kinds of injuries.  The significance is related to the chronicity for the injury and especially whether the injury is ongoing.

Question 9

what are the treatments for liver cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

See below: Cirrhosis is a disease caused by many different entities and the treatment depends on the reason for the cirrhosis to begin with.  If the cirrhosis is well formed and advanced the only realistic treatment regardless of cause is a liver transplant.

Question 10

would liver cirrhosis show up on an ultrasound?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Advanced liver cirrhosis may show up on ultrasound. However, ultrasound can detect fibrosis in the liver even before the development of cirrhosis.

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Ultrasound of the patient. liver shows wavy borders with coarsened lace like parenchymal echo pattern. how can i correlate it with my diagnosis, 1# t/c liver cirrhosis in portal hypertension prob sec to liver schistosomiasis?

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