30/01/2025
*UNDERSTANDING LIVER DISEASE: DETAILED EXPLANATIONS FOR A BETTER UNDERSTANDING*
Here's a more detailed explanation of liver-related diseases:
1. Cirrhosis:
Cirrhosis is a chronic disease characterized by progressive and irreversible scarring of the liver. The main causes of cirrhosis are excessive alcohol consumption, chronic hepatitis B or C and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. As the disease progresses, the liver becomes hard and its function is impaired, which can lead to serious complications such as liver failure, hepatic encephalopathy and liver cancer.
2. Viral hepatitis:
Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by a viral infection. There are five types of viral hepatitis: A, B, C, D and E. The main causes are consumption of contaminated food or water (hepatitis A, E) and contact with infected blood or body fluids (hepatitis B, C, D). Symptoms vary according to the type of hepatitis, but can include fever, fatigue, jaundice, abdominal pain and digestive upset.
3. Hepatic steatosis:
Hepatic steatosis, also known as fatty liver, is characterized by the excessive accumulation of fat in the liver. The main causes are obesity, diabetes, excessive alcohol consumption, certain medications and metabolic disorders. Often, this disease is asymptomatic, but in some individuals it can cause fatigue, abdominal discomfort and tenderness to touch in the liver area. If left untreated, it can progress to liver inflammation (hepatitis) or cirrhosis.
4. Autoimmune hepatitis :
Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease in which the immune system attacks liver cells, causing chronic inflammation. The exact causes of this disease are unknown, but are probably linked to genetic and environmental factors. Common symptoms include fatigue, joint pain, jaundice, itching, loss of appetite and general symptoms of inflammation.
5. Hemochromatosis:
Hemochromatosis is a genetic disease that causes excessive absorption of dietary iron by the body. Iron accumulates in tissues and organs, including the liver. This can lead to liver inflammation and damage, which can progress to cirrhosis or liver cancer. Symptoms include fatigue, joint pain, weight loss, jaundice and libido problems.
6. Liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma):
Liver cancer is a serious disease characterized by the formation of cancerous cells in the liver. The main causes are infection with the hepatitis B or C virus, cirrhosis, chronic alcoholism and exposure to aflatoxin, a toxic substance found in certain foods. Common symptoms include abdominal pain, weight loss, persistent fatigue, jaundice, ascites and loss of appetite.
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