Hepatitis B-Know about it- by Dr Vishal Khurana
https://youtu.be/YExyhy3oy0k
Cirrhosis of liver- By Dr Vishal Khurana (Senior Gastroenterologist, Faridabad)
What is cirrhosis? Cirrhosis of liver is slow and gradual replacement of normal healthy liver tissue with scar tissue which results in poor liver function and blockage of flow of blood through liver which comes from intestines. As more scar tissue replaces normal healthy liver, liver begins to fail. What causes cirrhosis? Common causes of liver cirrhosis are: Alcohol : Amount of alcohol which can cause liver damage varies from person to person, however those who consume alcohol for long in significant amount are more prone to develop liver damage. Hepatitis B or hepatitis C : Caused by hepatitis B and C viruses, respectively, which are acquired by contact with contaminated blood (like needlestick injury, blood transfusion, injection drug abuser), sexual contact with infected person and from mother to child during childbirth. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) : Caused by presence of extra fat in liver (after excluding significant alcohol intake) which cause...
Comments
Post a Comment