Cirrhosis of the liver can occur. Not just drinking
Cirrhosis is a condition caused by chronic hepatitis. resulting in loss of liver tissue cells Including causing changes in the structure of the liver due to the presence of large amounts of liver fibrosis. until the liver cannot function normally and there are complications
There are many causes of liver cirrhosis, for example:
1. Chronic hepatitis viruses such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
2. Drink large quantities of alcoholic beverages for a long time. If you drink 4-5 standard drinks a day for more than 5-10 years, it will equal hepatitis. 10 years or more will equal cirrhosis (1 standard drink will equal approximately 10-14 alcohol). grams, depending on the type of alcohol you drink with how many percentages)
3. Genetic diseases, such as certain diseases that prevent the liver from excreting copper OR iron out of the body Wilson’s disease, hereditary hemochromatosis, etc., resulting in excessive accumulation of iron in the body.
4. Fatty liver disease It is more common in obese and diabetic people.
5. Autoallergy that occurs with the liver
6. Atrophy of the bile duct from birth
7. Take certain medications or herbs that affect the liver.
8. Chronic right heart failure
9. There is an obstruction of the exit vein of the liver.
10. Unknown cause (may be found up to 1 in 4 cases)
From the reasons mentioned above, it can be deduced that some causes can be prevented through behavioral modifications, such as reducing the behavior of frequent unprotected partner changes. To reduce the risk of contracting hepatitis B and hepatitis C. reduce alcohol consumption Lose weight to avoid obesity, overweight, refrain from using substandard drugs or supplements, etc.
the treatment part In the past, liver transplant surgery was used to treat the disease. But at the moment it turns out that if the causes that cause liver damage can be removed, such as the use of anti-hepatitis B or C drugs, iron or copper diuretics or refraining from drinking alcohol It can also improve liver function.
Dr. Supamas Chuenaksorn, MD.
Department of Digestive and Liver Diseases Department of Internal Medicine
Ramathibodi Hospital Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University
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