Liver Cirrhosis
Liver Cirrhosis is considered to be one of the deadliest disease among men and women nationwide. With its leading cause of death and illness mostly in the United States, roughly 5.5 million people, which is 2% of the U.S. population are affected by Cirrhosis. In essence, 26,000 deaths occur each year, but who/what age range does this disease usually affect? What are the causes and symptoms? Can it be cured? Let’s take a look at the facts and statistics!
In the human body system, the liver is known to be the largest internal organ (weighs about three pounds) and it is also involved in many complex metabolic functions especially to our life. The liver performs many jobs in our body. It processes what we eat and drink into energy …show more content…
It is claimed that herbal medicine may both treat and prevent diseases. This adds to a deep belief that these treatments are safe because they are “natural” and, therefore, harmless alternative to conventional medicine. In addition, herbal products are often exempt from rigorous regulations, such as in the U.S., and prescriptions are usually not required for these inexpensive products. In most cases, research has confirmed traditional experience and wisdom by discovering the mechanisms and modes of action of these plants as well as reaffirming the therapeutic effectiveness of certain plants or plant extracts in clinical studies. In most cases, doctors may recommend the insertion of TIPS Shunt to patients, a metal tube (known as stent) placed within the liver under x-ray guidance through an incision in the jugular vein in the neck. Basically, the TIPS shunt works by decreasing the pressure against which blood must flow within the liver (reduces portal hypertension). Although, not all patients are recommended to use TIPS Shunt. It’s for those with severe difficulty with ascites or bleeding from varices that is not able to be controlled with medication or endoscopy.
Liver cirrhosis is the kind of disease that can happen to anyone but we should also know that it can be preventable by taking care of the early signs as soon as possible. It is very dangerous when the disease has fully spread in our body system. We also have to remember that sometimes Liver Cirrhosis creates genetic problems to individuals. No one wants to see their loved ones suffer just like they do. The earlier we treat the problem, the better our health
Liver Cirrhosis is considered to be one of the deadliest disease among men and women nationwide. With its leading cause of death and illness mostly in the United States, roughly 5.5 million people, which is 2% of the U.S. population are affected by Cirrhosis. In essence, 26,000 deaths occur each year, but who/what age range does this disease usually affect? What are the causes and symptoms? Can it be cured? Let’s take a look at the facts and statistics!
In the human body system, the liver is known to be the largest internal organ (weighs about three pounds) and it is also involved in many complex metabolic functions especially to our life. The liver performs many jobs in our body. It processes what we eat and drink into energy …show more content…
It is claimed that herbal medicine may both treat and prevent diseases. This adds to a deep belief that these treatments are safe because they are “natural” and, therefore, harmless alternative to conventional medicine. In addition, herbal products are often exempt from rigorous regulations, such as in the U.S., and prescriptions are usually not required for these inexpensive products. In most cases, research has confirmed traditional experience and wisdom by discovering the mechanisms and modes of action of these plants as well as reaffirming the therapeutic effectiveness of certain plants or plant extracts in clinical studies. In most cases, doctors may recommend the insertion of TIPS Shunt to patients, a metal tube (known as stent) placed within the liver under x-ray guidance through an incision in the jugular vein in the neck. Basically, the TIPS shunt works by decreasing the pressure against which blood must flow within the liver (reduces portal hypertension). Although, not all patients are recommended to use TIPS Shunt. It’s for those with severe difficulty with ascites or bleeding from varices that is not able to be controlled with medication or endoscopy.
Liver cirrhosis is the kind of disease that can happen to anyone but we should also know that it can be preventable by taking care of the early signs as soon as possible. It is very dangerous when the disease has fully spread in our body system. We also have to remember that sometimes Liver Cirrhosis creates genetic problems to individuals. No one wants to see their loved ones suffer just like they do. The earlier we treat the problem, the better our health