What is cirrhosis?

Liver function is very important for detoxification and protein synthesis It is responsible for the production of biochemical substances to help digestion From the perspective of functional integrity, the organ can not have any damage The liver is an integral part of metabolism It stores glycogen, breaks down red blood cells, hormone growth and plasma protein synthesis It is not only the largest gland of human body, but also the only organ that secretes bile to help digestion The liver is located below the diaphragm and regulates some biochemical reactions Cirrhosis is usually caused by alcoholism, hepatitis B and C infections that develop into fatty liver disease Cirrhosis is associated with intraperitoneal hydrops This disease is life-threatening and affects the quality of life of patients It not only increases the risk of infection, but also creates ideal conditions for the development of Hepatoencephalopathy and esophageal variceal bleeding The disease is irreversible, and the treatment focuses on the prevention of complications Liver transplantation can be used in the late stage of cirrhosis Symptoms of cirrhosis Symptoms and signs include: there are many causes of cirrhosis The most common causes are alcoholic liver disease, chronic hepatitis C C C and B , nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, biliary cirrhosis, sclerosing cholangitis, autoimmune hepatitis, hereditary hemochromatosis, hepatolenticular degeneration, alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, cardiac cirrhosis and / or cystic fibrosis The diagnosis effect of liver biopsy can be better The procedure involves jugular vein, percutaneous fine needle puncture or laparoscopy But if cirrhosis can be confirmed by radiology and laboratory data, no biopsy is needed Cirrhosis has typical clinical manifestations, such as increased AST and alt, increased alkaline phosphatase, bilirubin, decreased albumin level, increased prothrombin time, serum sodium, platelet and coagulation defects.