Liver Cirrhosis
Treatment in Hyderabad
What is Liver Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.
The liver carries out several necessary functions, including detoxifying harmful substances in your body, cleaning your blood and making vital nutrients.
Symptoms of Liver Cirrhosis
Individuals with cirrhosis may have few or no symptoms and signs of liver disease. Some of the symptoms may be nonspecific, that is, they don't suggest that the liver is their cause.
Some of the more common Sign & Symptoms of cirrhosis include:
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Fatigue
Bleeding easily
Itchy skin
Yellow discoloration in the skin and eyes (jaundice)
Fluid accumulation in your abdomen (ascites)
Loss of appetite
Swelling in your legs
Testicular atrophy in men
Breast enlargement in men
Treatment of Liver Cirrhosis
Liver cirrhosis treatment depends on the cause and extent of your liver damage. The goals of treatment are to slow the progression of scar tissue in the liver and to prevent or treat symptoms and complications of cirrhosis. The various treatment modalities which can be administered to treat cirrhosis of liver are:
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• Surgical management of
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Medical Management of Liver Cirrhosis
Medical management of liver cirrhosis involves a combination of treatments designed to slow the progression of the disease and manage its symptoms. Some of the main goals of medical management for liver cirrhosis include: • Management of the underlying cause • Dietary and lifestyle changes • Immunisation for hepatitis (B or C) • Reducing the load on the liver • Managing complications • Medications • Avoiding drug-induced liver injury • Regularised endoscopic procedures • Monitoring for liver cancer
Surgical Management of Liver Cirrhosis
Surgical treatment for liver cirrhosis may be recommended in certain cases and may be used to treat more-severe complications of cirrhosis.
Some possible surgical treatments for liver cirrhosis include:
• Liver transplant
• Shunt surgery
• Liver resection (hepatectomy)
• Copper chelating therapy
• Iron chelation and phlebotomy
Note: It's important to understand that surgical treatment for liver cirrhosis is not always possible, and it may not be the best option for everyone. Surgical treatment plan will depends on the severity of the liver damage, your overall health, and other factors.
Liver Cirrhosis Treatment in Hyderabad
Department of Hepatology at PACE Hospitals, caters best Liver cirrhosis treatment in Hyderabad, the department is backed by the Team of the Best Liver Doctors and Surgeons with 35 + years of expertise to carry out the critical cases of liver disorder.
The hospitals is equipped with Dedicated Liver Intensive Care Unit for Acute and Chronic Liver Injury and with latest robotic technology, ERCP & SpyGlass Cholangioscopy to offer evidence based and precise treatment.
The hospitals also provides online cashless TPA insurance to facilitate all kind of patient and to experience hassle free treatment process.
Also, PACE Hospitals is "Jeevandan Cadaver Transplantation Programme, Telangana", an approved Organ Transplant Centre in Hyderabad , catering for a wide range of cadaveric and living donor transplants with the help of experienced, specialized and multidisciplinary team of doctors and surgeons.
