Liver Cirrhosis - Symptoms Causes Prevention and Diagnostic Tests

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Liver Cirrhosis Symptoms, Causes, Prevention
Diagnostic Tests
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Whats Liver Cirrhosis? The term cirrhosis
means scarring. When you have scarring (fibrosis)
in the liver, you develop cirrhosis. If not
treated on time, it could cause permanent damage
to your liver. A liver blood test can help you
detect cirrhosis.
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• Symptoms of Liver Cirrhosis?
• Patients may not have symptoms in most cases. But
  symptoms may include but are not limited to
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Itchy skin
• Fatigue
• Swelling in the legs, ankles and feet
• Redness in the palms
• Fluid accumulation in the abdomen

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• What Causes Liver Cirrhosis?
• The most common causes of liver cirrhosis may
  include
• Consuming alcohol in large volumes for years
• Diagnosed with hepatitis B or C for a long time
• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
• Chronic heart failure
• Autoimmune hepatitis

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• Risk Factors
• The risk factors of cirrhosis can be impacted by
  several factors. Below we discuss a few of them
• Consuming more alcohol than normal
• Being overweight for a long time
• Patients who have viral hepatitis are at greater
  risk

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Prevention Prevention is better than cure. To
prevent cirrhosis, one must take certain
precautions, which include Limiting alcohol
intake The first step towards attaining a
healthy liver is to limit alcohol
intake. Following a healthy diet This means
eating a plant-based diet, vegetables, fruits,
and lean sources of protein. Maintaining a
healthy weight Obesity has been linked to
cirrhosis. So, it is important to reduce the
amount of fatty food one eats. Practice good
sexual habits Having unprotected sex increases
the risk of hepatitis, which in turn, leads to
cirrhosis.
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• Diagnostic Tests
• When you first notice symptoms and go to a
  private GP in London, he or she will need you to
  take the following tests
• Blood tests Your doctor will check the bilirubin
  level in the blood
• Liver function test This test helps a healthcare
  provider to understand how the liver is working
• Liver biopsy This gives an accurate result of
  the functioning of your liver

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• How Can London GP Clinic Help?
• If your doctor recommended a private liver
  function test, or you want to check how your
  liver is functioning, at London GP Clinic, we can
  help. We provide quality care and disease
  prevention tips to patients and their families.
  Book an appointment with us today.
• We ensure you have
• Accurate results
• Quicker service
• Best-in-class equipment
• Registered healthcare professionals

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