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21. März 2024 · Als Zirrhose bezeichnet man die pathologische Vermehrung der Bindegewebsanteile eines Organs zu Lasten des Parenchyms. Dadurch kommt es zu einer Verhärtung und narbigen Schrumpfung des betroffenen Gewebes.
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Cirrhosis is severe scarring of the liver. This serious condition can be caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis or chronic alcoholism. Each time your liver is injured — whether by excessive alcohol consumption or another cause, such as infection — it tries to repair itself. In the process, scar tissue forms. As cir...
Cirrhosis often has no symptoms until liver damage is severe. When symptoms do occur, they may include: 1. Fatigue. 2. Easily bleeding or bruising. 3. Loss of appetite. 4. Nausea. 5. Swelling in the legs, feet or ankles, called edema. 6. Weight loss. 7. Itchy skin. 8. Yellow discoloration in the skin and eyes, called jaundice. 9. Fluid accumulation...
A wide range of diseases and conditions can damage the liver and lead to cirrhosis. Some of the causes include: 1. Long-term alcohol abuse. 2. Ongoing viral hepatitis (hepatitis B, C and D). 3. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition in which fat accumulates in the liver. 4. Hemochromatosis, a condition that causes iron buildup in the body. 5...
Drinking too much alcohol.Excessive alcohol consumption is a risk factor for cirrhosis.Being overweight.Being obese increases your risk of conditions that may lead to cirrhosis, such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.Having viral hepatitis.Not everyone with chronic hepatitis will develop cirrhosis, but it's one of the world's leading causes of liver disease.Complications of cirrhosis can include: 1. High blood pressure in the veins that supply the liver.This condition is known as portal hypertension. Cirrhosis slows the regular flow of blood through the liver. This increases pressure in the vein that brings blood to the liver. 2. Swelling in the legs and abdomen.The increased pressure in the portal ve...
Lower your risk of cirrhosis by taking these steps to care for your liver: 1. Do not drink alcohol if you have cirrhosis.If you have liver disease, you should not drink alcohol. 2. Eat a healthy diet.Choose a diet that's full of fruits and vegetables. Select whole grains and lean sources of protein. Cut down on the amount of fatty and fried foods y...
Cirrhosis is severe scarring of the liver caused by various diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis or alcoholism. Learn about the signs, risk factors, prevention and treatment of cirrhosis from Mayo Clinic experts.
Eine Zirrhose ( Cirrhosis, früher auch Cirrhose) ist ein fortschreitendes Krankheitsgeschehen, das durch Bindegewebsvermehrung infolge einer chronischen Entzündung zur Verhärtung und narbigen Schrumpfung eines Organs und zum Untergang von Funktionsgewebe ( Parenchym) führt.
Cirrhosis is a condition in which the liver is scarred and permanently damaged, preventing it from working normally. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of cirrhosis, as well as the common complications, such as portal hypertension, liver cancer, and liver failure.
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9. Feb. 2022 · eine langanhaltende Entzündung der Leber durch Hepatitis-B oder -C-Viren. Andere Ursachen sind Entzündungen, die durch Autoimmunerkrankungen verursacht werden, wobei das Immunsystem die Leber oder die Gallengänge angreift.
Die Leberzirrhose ist ein Spätstadium der Leberfibrose, die zu einer weit verbreiteten Zerstörung der normalen Leberarchitektur geführt hat. Die Zirrhose ist gekennzeichnet durch regenerative Knötchen, die von dichtem Bindegewebe umgeben sind.
31. Okt. 2022 · Cirrhosis is characterized by fibrosis and nodule formation of the liver secondary to chronic injury, leading to alteration of the normal lobular organization of the liver. Various insults can injure the liver, including viral infections, toxins, hereditary conditions, or autoimmune processes.
