What is hepatic cirrhosis? According to the medical dictionary hepatic cirrhosis is when scar tissue replaces the liver’s healthy tissue. This disease changes the structure of the liver and blood vessels that nurture it. It reduces the liver’s capability to produce proteins and process hormones, nutrients, medications, and poisons. Cirrhosis is an illness that gets worse over time and possibly can become life threatening. This serious illness is ranked as the ninth leading cause of death in the U
liver is not able to function properly and starts to deteriorate this is known as a condition called Cirrhosis. The healthy liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue and the blood flow throughout the liver becomes blocked. When the healthy tissue is replaced with scar tissue, the liver will shrink. The liver can repair itself and function properly if the Cirrhosis is mild, but if the Cirrhosis slowly develops over the years, the liver
DEFINITION (1) Cirrhosis can be simply defined as diffuse fibrosis associated with parenchymal nodules. It involves the whole liver rather than a small part even though on occasion the fibrosis may be more severe in one or other lobe. Fibrosis results partially from collapse of the new fibre formation and is usually regarded as a consequence of liver-cell necrosis. The nodules of a cirrhotic liver are the surviving parenchyma. But they are strutually altered. They vary greatly in size and appearance
married with 4 children. He had a medical history of hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia and cirrhosis with two admissions in the last six months. He is a smoker and drinks beer, 5-6 bottles per day. As Carithers & McClain (2010) explained the patient’s medical history is another indicator of the risk for cirrhosis; the progression to cirrhosis is adaptable and may take time over weeks or many years. Cirrhosis is a liver disease characterized by permanent scarring of the liver that interferes with its
Cirrhosis: An Analysis of Evidence-Based Practice Characterized by progressive tissue injury and scarring, cirrhosis is among the leading causes of chronic liver failure in the United States. Recent research conducted by the National Institutes of Health indicated that the prevalence of cirrhosis, especially in clients diagnosed with Hepatitis C, has increased steadily throughout the past decade and will likely continue to increase in the future (Kanwal et al., 2011). Caused by recurrent tissue damage
into cirrhosis if not treated in time. For example fatty liver is disease that can develop into hepatitis or cirrhosis. This disease is most commonly developed by through acute alcohol abuse or substance abuse. This disease can be reversible with absence before developing into cirrhosis, but 20% of heavy users will fail to stay absent and develop cirrhosis. A second disease you might develop before getting to cirrhosis is hepatitis A, B, or C an infection of the liver can develop into cirrhosis. These
Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. It can lay dormant for years with little to no symptoms or you can start having symptoms in as little as a few weeks. It can not only affect the liver, but also the oral cavity as well. Appearing anywhere from one to four months, signs and symptoms of Hepatitis B can occur. Signs and symptoms range from mild (intolerance to alcohol, dark urine, nausea and vomiting, and weakness and fatigue) to severe (loss of appetite, jaundice, abdominal pain, and
Hunter Hardman Biology Alcoholism: The Effects on the Body Alcoholism is a disease that describes an array of problems with alcohol. This disease is highly addictive and has many negative effects on the body. Alcohol affects almost every aspect of the body, including many vital organs, and deteriorates the health of long- term alcohol users. Alcohol has harmful effects on the brain by interfering with the brains pathways. The consumption of alcohol can affect how the brain works, which can cause
liver and brain. The condition occurs due to impaired copper metabolism, which result in copper build up in tissues. Most patients are diagnosed at age 5-35. Untreated Wilson disease frequently results in liver injury that often advances to liver cirrhosis and end-stage liver disease. Copper accumulation in the brain leads to movement abnormalities that progressively worsen – in late stages patients often have absent movement and speech (akinetic mutism). If left untreated, Wilson disease leads to
inflammation is involved, often leading to liver damage and serious complications. NAFLD affects 30 percent of the US adult population and is now the leading cause of chronic liver disease in the country. NASH can progress to serious liver damage, causing cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) and liver cancer, which can lead to liver failure and death. Aside from these, NAFLD is also associated with serious conditions such as heart disease and stroke. What Causes Non-A... ... middle of paper ... ...olic liver
Hepatitis B virus can cause an infection either in the form of a short, acute illness or a chronic, long-lasting condition that affects the liver. Hepatitis B can cause serious disease in infants, so pregnant mothers who carry the virus must try to protect their babies by being screened and having their babies vaccinated after birth. What Is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B virus is an organism that infects the liver, causing either a short, acute illness or a chronic, long-lasting disease. A baby who gets
The Physical Effects of Alcohol on the Body Alcoholism is a disease which, in many cases, appears to be a genetically transmitted biochemical defect. However, in other instances, it appears to be caused by overwhelming bombardment of the physiology of the body by repeated episodes of heavy drinking resulting in the incapacity to handle alcohol normally. Psychological and/or social pressures may aggravate the disease. It is characterized by a typical progression of drinking behavior that requires
Bruno Menezes Dr.Agapito Hepatocellular carcinoma/Liver Cancer Abstract The type of cancer in which i chose to work on is Hepatocellular carcinoma a common type of liver cancer. Liver cancer is a very serious disease just like any other type of cancer. For some years now it has been getting more dangerous as more people are affected by this cancer. It is the most common type of Cancer that comes from the liver and as well as number six on the world ranking for malignancies, as well being the third
Americans has been infected with the virus at some point in their lives.” Between the ages of 15-39 is when 75% of new HBV infections occur, according to Green (2002, pg.8). There are four phases of Hepatitis B: infection, inflammation, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. In the first phase, HBV invades the liver and goes for the nucleus, where it releases contents of DNA and polymerase into the surroundings. It then maneuvers its way to the cell’s components and enzymes. The polymerase sways the liver cells to make
hepatitis, inoculation hepatitis and post-transfusion hepatitis. Infection with HBV may result in acute, fulminant or chronic hepatitis, sometimes even resulting in a chronic asymptomatic carrier state, apart from hepatocellular carcinoma and liver cirrhosis (Davis 179). The disease is transmitted when an individual comes in contact with infected blood or objects. It may also be transferred from an infected mother to her infant either during or after birth (Zuckerman et al. 211). Transmission may also
he's not there. I don't think I will ever fully accept that he's gone but since his death I have accepted that it was not my fault. My father was an alcoholic and died of cirrhosis of the liver, an irreversible process that is the result of scar tissue replacing liver tissue due to extensive alcoholic consumption. The actual cirrhosis occurs when the liver contains too much scar tissue and suddenly stops functioning and the victim dies from internal bleeding and heart failure. Now that I look back I
blood-borne viral liver infection with various routs of transmission. It is one of the most common and serious liver diseases in the world and a leading cause of death worldwide. If the infection becomes chronic the infection can lead to liver failure, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The HBV virus is transmitted through contact with contaminated blood or other body fluids such as serum, semen and salvia. The condition following the infection can either be classified as acute or chronic HBV. Acute
(assuming that the underlying pathophysiological process resolves) and thus generally do not result in long-term damage. By contrast, chronic liver injuries occur over years, leading to liver dysfunction through the development of fibrosis and/or cirrhosis. Although
Propranolol, a hypertensive medication, can cause heart attack if suddenly stopped, important to consult a physician before stopping medication. Spironolactone, water pill, may impair thinking and concentration and is to be used in extreme caution with cirrhosis, inform doctor of any side effects that present as there are many usual
opportunity of having the second chance of life with a newly transplanted organ? The case study, “Who will receive the liver?” involves to potential clients Mr. Mann and Mrs. Bay. Mr. Mann a fifty year old drinker who will soon die with alcoholic cirrhosis, he lives alone, and makes no guarantee he will stop drinking even if he does receive an organ donation. The second candidate, Mrs. Bay a thirty-seven year old with hepatitis B who has some sick days is married with a young family and is very active