Cirrhosis Hepatitis

Laennec's cirrhosis

2008-05-28T15:19:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Cirrhosis Hepatitis! There are so many different types of diseases out there and Laennec's cirrhosis is a form of cirrhosis that affects many people. This liver disease most often occurs in men between the ages of 40 and 60.

In the United States this is the type of cirrhosis that is the most common. In other parts of the globe where there is a high population of starving people kids are the most common to be affected by the disease.

There are three stages of the disease including the fatty liver stage, the fibrotic liver stage, and the nodular liver stage.

Celebrities who suffer from Hepatitis

2008-05-27T21:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Cirrhosis Hepatitis! Since there are so many people suffering from Hepatitis it is no surprise that there have been famous people who have also suffered from the disease. Approximately three percent of the global population have been infected with Hepatitis C.

Many of these people could even develop other diseases like cirrhosis and cancer. The fact that celebrities have suffered from Hepatitis has actually helped to encourage the worldwide population to get tested for the disease if they think they may be at risk.

Greg Allman who was a member of The Allman Brothers Band suffered from Hepatitis C. Pamela Anderson, a well-known actress who was most famously a member of the cast of the television show Baywatch. David Crosby, a member of the band The Byrds suffered from the disease.

Cirrhosis Hepatitis - Causes

2008-05-26T20:44:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Cirrhosis Hepatitis! Alcoholism and Hepatitis C commonly cause Cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can be caused by the following :

Alcoholic Liver Disease, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Hereditary Hemochromatosis, Wilson' Disease, Apha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, Cardiac Cirrhosis, Galactosemia, Glycogen Storage Disease Type IV, Cystic Fibrosis, and Schistosomiasis. Usually once someone develops cirrhosis there is no chance of reversal, but through treatment the furthering of the disease can be stopped or delayed. Many who suffer from cirrhosis are recommended to severely limit the amount of salt in their diet. Many may eventually need a liver transplant.

Hepatitis

2008-05-25T19:52:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Cirrhosis Hepatitis! There are many different ways you can protect yourself against hepatitis. There are three kinds of Hepatitis - Hepatitis A, B, and C. This disease occurs because of virus problems in the liver.

It is important to practice safe sex to help prevent contracting hepatitis. You can get the disease through the transfer of body fluids and bloods from one person to another.

It is important to use condoms when having sex to help lower your chancing of getting Heapatitis. You can also get yourself vaccinated for the hepatitis and limit your alcohol intake. Hepatitis B and C are more severe forms of the disease.

Cirrhosis Hepatitis - Symptoms

2008-05-22T16:52:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Cirrhosis Hepatitis blog! There are many people who suffer from cirrhosis of the liver and the severity of the cirrhosis can vary in each person. There are many symptoms that someone with cirrhosis of the liver may have.

Some of these symptoms include red palms, experiencing bleeding of the nose, a yellow tint to the skin, red spotting on the skin, itchiness, losing weight, losing muscle, experiencing easy bruising, and more.

Cirrhosis happens when there is a lot of scar tissue buildup in one's liver and it can be awful to go through. Someone with cirrhosis may eventually suffer from liver cancer and/or gallstones.

Welcome

2008-05-08T15:38:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Cirrhosis Hepatitis blog!