Liver Cirrhosis With Edema
Overview of Liver Cirrhosis With Edema
Liver Cirrhosis is a chronic, degenerative disease characterized by the replacement of normal tissue with diffuse fibrosis and it is an irreversible liver damage. As a complication, there is increased pressure in the portal vein which leads to edema.
Signs and Symptoms of Liver Cirrhosis With Edema
Yellowish discolouration of the skin and eyes, Skin itchiness (pruritus), Swelling of legs (leg edema), Ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdomen), Palmar erythema, Leuconychia, Spider naevi, Gynaecomastia, Loss of body hair, Hepatomegaly, Splenomegaly, Testicular atrophy
Common Causes of Liver Cirrhosis With Edema
Chronic alcohol abuse, Chronic viral hepatitis, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Autoimmune liver disease, Primary sclerosing cholangitis, Cystic fibrosis, Wilson disease, Alpha-antitrypsin deficiency, Hemochromatosis, Budd-Chiari syndrome, Cryptogenic, Drugs such as amiodarone and methotrexate
Risk Factors of Liver Cirrhosis With Edema
Alcohol abuse, Obesity, Viral hepatitis infection such as Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, Genetic disorders, Autoimmune disorders
Investigation Techniques for Liver Cirrhosis With Edema
Full blood count, Liver function test, Serum electrolytes, Serum creatinine, Serum alpha-fetoprotein, Ultrasound of liver, CT scan, MRI scan, Endoscopy, Liver biopsy
Treatment and Prevention of Liver Cirrhosis With Edema
Sodium and fluid restriction, Diuretic therapy, Paracentesis
