Liver problems: symptoms, causes of treatment
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The liver is one of the most important organs of the human body. It is so important that we cannot live without it. However, we do not immediately sense when something is wrong with it. Usually a serious liver problem is not noticed until it is too late. This is because the symptoms of liver problems are rarely recognized as such. Poor liver values in the blood can be linked to a problem with this organ. That is why it is interesting to pay attention to a number of things to spare the liver a little. Because just like with so many health problems, it is also true in this case: it is better to prevent than to cure. The treatment of liver problems mainly consists of paying attention to food and alcohol. You can also support the liver with supplements so that the risk of liver problems in the future is much smaller. What are the causes of liver problems and what can you do about them?
Location liver
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The liver is located at the top right of the abdominal cavity behind the ribs and goes just below the diaphragm. The liver is essential to the human body as it combines many functions. First, it is in the liver that a store of iron, vitamins and glucose is accumulated. This ensures that the body develops resistance. Second, bile production takes place in the liver. Gal
Fibrosis: hardened liver
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When the liver is under severe pressure, for example due to excessive use of fats and alcohol, there are many dangers. The liver can become more fibrous and hard. This is referred to as the so-called hardened liver or fibrosis. The problem here is that this hardening can develop very gradually and secretly without realizing it. Problems with the liver seldom have obvious symptoms
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Hepatic insufficiency and liver cirrhosis
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As the fibrosis continues, the liver may slowly die. When it has died to 75%, the liver can no longer perform its functions properly. Then there is hepatic insufficiency. Liver insufficiency can eventually lead to the end stage of liver cirrhosis. Liver cirrhosis can even lead to liver cancer
Causes of liver cirrhosis
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The main direct causes of liver cirrhosis are excessive alcohol consumption
Symptoms of liver problems
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The problem with liver disease is that the worsening condition of the liver usually proceeds without obvious symptoms. Other than fatigue, there is not really any symptom that can alert the liver patient to a possible liver problem. And because fatigue is a symptom that can refer to all kinds of problems, the patient cannot really tell that this is the liver. In case of persistent complaints, the link can be made when it appears that there are poor liver values
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Poor liver values
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That is why it is very important to get screened if you think you belong to the risk group. This is the case, for example, if you regularly consume a lot of alcohol, or if you consume a lot of fats. The screening consists primarily of a blood test. From this the doctor can deduce whether you have poor liver values. Then you can proceed to a scan
Treatment of liver problems
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No fats
Supplements liver
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If you regularly suffer from liver problems, you may want to take nutritional supplements. Such supplements are aimed at a support
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