Liver cirrhosis | Symptoms, causes, treatment methods and nutritional recommendations

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🔹 Introduction (Introduction)

Liver cirrhosis is one of the most important chronic liver diseases in which healthy liver tissue is gradually replaced by fibrosis tissue. This change causes disruption in the normal function of the liver, the accumulation of toxins in the body and the occurrence of serious complications. Knowing the initial symptoms, causes and treatment methods can prevent the progression of the disease. In this article, we thoroughly and scientifically examine the symptoms, causes, treatment and nutritional recommendations of cirrhosis.

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🔹 What is liver cirrhosis?

Liver, the largest internal organ of the body, plays a vital role in metabolism, energy storage, detoxification and production of important proteins. In cirrhosis, the normal tissue of the liver is gradually destroyed and fibrotic nodules are formed. This condition leads to liver failure and high portal vein blood pressure.

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🔹 Symptoms of liver cirrhosis

Symptoms may be mild or severe depending on the stage of the disease:

fatigue, weakness and weight loss

yellowing of the eyes and Skin

Abdominal swelling (ascites) and leg swelling

Digestive bleeding (bloody vomiting, black stools)

Disturbance in concentration and sleep (hepatic encephalopathy)

Skin itching, bruising and bleeding Easy

HCV) Autoimmune liver diseases (PBC, PSC, AIH) Genetic disorders (Wilson, hemochromatosis) Treatment methods Treatment of the underlying cause (stopping alcohol, treating hepatitis, controlling obesity and diabetes) 2. Side effects control: diuretics for ascites, beta blockers to prevent variceal bleeding, lactulose and rifaximin for encephalopathy. 3. Liver transplantation in advanced cases.

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🔹 The role of nutrition in patients with cirrhosis

Sufficient protein intake (1.2-1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight per day)

Avoidance of unnecessary protein restriction even in encephalopathy (It is better to use plant and dairy sources)

Consumption of small and frequent meals + night snacks to prevent muscle wasting

Decreasing salt consumption in patients with ascites

Compensating for the lack of vitamins and minerals (vitamin D, thiamin, zinc)

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🔹 prevention and lifestyle recommendations

weight control and healthy eating

quitting alcohol and smoking

regular and light exercise

regular visit to a gastroenterologist and Periodic tests

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🔹 Summary

Liver cirrhosis is a serious but controllable disease. Early diagnosis, treatment of the underlying cause and adherence to nutritional principles can slow down the disease process and improve the patient's quality of life. Iranma, 3rd floor, unit 12