Question 1

why does liver cirrhosis affect digestion?

Accepted Answer

Here is why:: Chronic liver disease, the advanced form of which is cirrhosis, can cause loss of appetite. fluid in the abdomen (ascites) may compromise your digestion, especially if infected.
The blood vessels in your stomach and esophagus may become enlarged (varices) and are more likely to burst. portal hypertensive gastropathy may affect your digestion due to changes in the lining of the stomach.

Question 2

i know that for people with liver cirrhosis they lose weight because of lost appetite, but do they also lose weight do to the fact that the liver can't assist in digestion as much anymore?  in patients with cirrhosis do nutrients often pass through?

Accepted Answer

YES: of liver tissue by fibrous scarring ultimately reduces the liver's ability to metabolize what the portal system delivers from the gut. Incomplete metabolism results in the symptoms of liver failure. THIS IS END STAGE and many more complications of chirrhosis are more likely to result in mortality from the disease before this occurs.

Question 3

what is the process of dying of liver cirrhosis?

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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 4

what are the symptoms of liver cirrhosis in men?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

what are the most common causes of liver cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

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 6

what dangers are there in people with liver cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Two main: Liver cancer and liver failure.

Question 7

what is the cure for liver cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Family practice: It depends on the cause. If it is from alcohol , you stop drinking and healing will begin. Drugs can cause it as well. Discuss with your dr. Hepatitis c or b  may cause cirrhosis that can be treated by antiviral medication. You may need to see a GI specialist  for proper treatment and determine prognosis.

Question 8

is liver cirrhosis completely curable?

Accepted Answer

No: Some scarring will always remain even if you can remove the original cause (alcohol, hemochromatosis, wilson's, hepatitis b / c, autoimmunity). However, some cirrhotic livers have enough scar regression so that you can have a happy life.

Question 9

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 10

is there any remedy for liver cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Liver transplant: There is no medical treatment to reverse established cirrhosis. Replacing the liver through transplantation is about the only way to "remedy" cirrhosis.

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