According to WHO, liver disease is the 10th most common cause of death in India. World Liver Day, celebrated every year on April 19, is an opportunity to raise awareness and understand how important the liver is to our body and how to effectively manage liver diseases.Also read – World Liver Day 2022: Why Does Liver Cancer Occur? Early signs, symptoms, causes and treatment – the specialist speaks
The liver is the second largest organ of the body and is a major player in our body’s digestive system. Everything we eat, including medicine, passes through the liver. Also read – Covid-19 fourth wave: Omicron variant could lead to crop, cardiac arrest in children – inside details
It fights infections, controls blood sugar, removes toxins, controls cholesterol, makes proteins and releases bile to aid digestion. We cannot live without the lever, it can be easily damaged if we do not take proper care. Also read – World Liver Day 2022: These Habits Are Damaging Your Liver – Take Corrective Action Now
Symptoms of liver damage do not appear until late. Diseases such as hepatitis A, B, C, hepatocellular cancer and cirrhosis are often caused by poor lifestyle choices, excessive consumption of alcohol and drugs, prolonged unhealthy food intake, sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise.
This World Liver Day, Gaurav ChaubalDirector – Liver, Pancreas, Intestine Transplant Program and Global Hospital Parel share unknown legends about HPB Surgery Liver at Mumbai.
- Myth 1: No symptoms mean the person does not have cirrhosis
It is quite possible that a person suffers from liver cirrhosis without any pre-existing symptoms. There are many people whose liver is affected by cirrhosis and yet the liver works well enough to support the day-to-day functioning of the human body. In such situations, fatigue is a simple and noticeable symptom of cirrhosis. When the liver becomes completely inactive, the person experiences other serious symptoms such as swelling in the legs, bleeding, confusion, fluid retention and more.
- Myth 2: Liver cancer is incurable.
Liver cancer is another major reason why people need a liver transplant. “The liver is the only solid organ in the body that can be transplanted as a treatment for cancer,” said Dr. Says Fix. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 42,000 people in the United States were diagnosed with liver or intrahepatic bile duct cancer in 2021.
- Myth 3: Your lever is either working or not.
The function of the lever is not black or white. There are many stages of liver disease. Dr. Fix says, which includes inflammation, scarring, severe scarring and liver failure. Because the liver is regenerative. It is important to see your doctor right away if you notice any symptoms of liver disease.
- Jaundice (yellowing of skin / eyes)
- Ascites (abdominal swelling)
- Confusion due to accumulation of toxins in the body
- Vomiting of blood
- Abdominal fluid infection (SBP)
- Myth 4: Cirrhosis does not affect those who do not consume alcohol
Although alcoholism is a strong cause of liver cirrhosis, it is not the only cause. Various injuries to the liver can cause serious injuries to the liver. Improper diet, hereditary disorders, iron or copper overload, jaundice, hepatitis B or C, and more are other common causes of liver cirrhosis and can affect a person who does not even touch alcohol.
