Cirrhosis by Jessica Samuel https://padlet.com/18464/caoqoyl6chqu Health 4 en-us 2016-11-09 15:05:37 UTC 2024-08-11 04:11:48 UTC hello@padlet.com What causes cirrhosis? 18464 https://padlet.com/18464/caoqoyl6chqu/wish/136422384 1. Hepatitis C
2. Fatty Liver
3. Alcohol Abuse

]]> 2016-11-09 15:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/18464/caoqoyl6chqu/wish/136422384 Symptoms 18464 https://padlet.com/18464/caoqoyl6chqu/wish/136427433
  • Usually there are no prominent symptoms in the beginning
  • HOWEVER, symptoms do worsen as time progresses, which are:
    1. Weight LOSS or Weight GAIN
    2. Swelling in the ankles, legs and abdomen
    3. Yellowing of skin or whitening of the eyes
    4. Brownish or Orange tint to the eyes

    • ]]>     2016-11-09 15:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/18464/caoqoyl6chqu/wish/136427433     What is cirrhosis? 18464 https://padlet.com/18464/caoqoyl6chqu/wish/136432067 A chronic disease of the LIVER with degeneration of cells, inflammation and fibrous thickening of tissue]]> 2016-11-09 15:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/18464/caoqoyl6chqu/wish/136432067 Treatment 18464 https://padlet.com/18464/caoqoyl6chqu/wish/137165678
  • If it was caused by alcohol, stop drinking alcohol to prevent its progression
  • People with Hepatitis can be given steroids to reduce cell injuries
  • Medicines are also given
    1. Diuretics (remove excess fluid and prevent edema)
    2. Diet/Drug therapies
    3. Lactulose (laxative) absorb and speed the removal of toxins
    • ]]>     2016-11-13 03:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/18464/caoqoyl6chqu/wish/137165678     In the Liver: 18464 https://padlet.com/18464/caoqoyl6chqu/wish/137165866 2016-11-13 03:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/18464/caoqoyl6chqu/wish/137165866 18464 https://padlet.com/18464/caoqoyl6chqu/wish/137165905 2016-11-13 03:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/18464/caoqoyl6chqu/wish/137165905 How to Prevent? 18464 https://padlet.com/18464/caoqoyl6chqu/wish/137165938
  • Be careful to not abuse alcohol (at least 2 drinks per day)
  • Careful with unprotected sex with multiple people
  • Cautious around synthetic chemicals 
    • Ex. cleaning products or pesticides
  • Have yourself vaccinated for Hepatitis B
  • Fruits, vegetables and vitamins intake
  • Maintain a healthy weight because excess fat can lead to fatty liver disease
    • ]]>     2016-11-13 03:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/18464/caoqoyl6chqu/wish/137165938     18464 https://padlet.com/18464/caoqoyl6chqu/wish/137166050 2016-11-13 04:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/18464/caoqoyl6chqu/wish/137166050