The liver is one of the most important organs. Without it, the normal functioning of other organs is not possible. Without the liver, our body would be filled with harmful, dangerous and poisonous substances.
It detoxifies all toxins from outside or developed by our own organism. This organ serves as a repository for "spare" blood. It also produces bile for digestion.
- Symptoms and signs
- treatment of common diseases folk remedies
- Acute hepatitis
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis E
- Cirrhosis
- liver steatosis
- Preventive measures
liver - a unique organ, the only one - the ability to regenerate( self-healing).
Another feature is that the liver can not suffer from the absence of nerve receptors.
This is the most important danger.
After all, it is possible to detect problems in time only by means of a survey. There are various signs that indicate a liver disease.
Symptoms and signs
Change in skin integument .If your skin has become:
- unusually greasy,
- or dry;
- there were acne on the face( treatment and preparations are described here) and other rashes, which can not be removed by special means;
- appeared pigmented spots.
All this may indicate a violation of the liver.
Skin is a reflection of the work of internal organs. With an overabundance of toxins( if the liver does not cope with them), the skin tries to purify itself through itself.
The quality of nails and hair became worse. Perhaps the liver can not cope with the synthesis of vitamins responsible for the state of these parts of the body( vitamins A, E, F, D).
You found that on your body began to form lipomas( adolescents ) - this is an excuse to contact the doctor for identifying the cause.
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In case of violations of the liver, cholesterol is produced by the liver in a smaller volume than is required, which causes the appearance of lime.
The situation where the liver produces cholesterol in excess can also indicate that the organ is experiencing difficulties in its work.
The yellow color of the skin may indicate an increased bilirubin, which is also a violation in the functions of the liver.
Increased bilirubin is manifested and pale color feces, and urine on the contrary becomes bright. Skin can peel off, itch, crack.
The reason for going to a specialist in diagnosis of liver diseases will be:
- decrease in appetite,
- rapid appearance of fatigue,
- insomnia,
- systematic nausea,
- bitter taste in the mouth,
- the appearance of vascular "stars",
- slight bruising,
- swelling under the eyes.
Treatment of common diseases with folk remedies
Acute hepatitis
This is the most "popular" disease of the liver. Annually, around 2 million deaths are recorded worldwide. Hepatitis is divided into several species according to the group of viruses: A, B, C, D, E.
When the disease occurs, inflammation of the entire liver and disruption of its functioning. It is possible to get sick only from a certain contact with the carrier or a sick hepatitis virus.
Hepatitis A
It is considered a disease of the lower strata of the population, with an unfavorable ecological and social situation. In the people is called " disease of unwashed hands " or "jaundice".
In our society, this disease is minimized due to the level of culture, purity. There is a vaccine against hepatitis A, but it is not included in the list of mandatory vaccinations for the majority of the population.
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When leaving the country, where there is a bad ecological situation and a high incidence - it is necessary to do the vaccination. There are also certain professions that require vaccination against hepatitis A.
Hepatitis A is the least dangerous .It is impossible to get a chronic form, treatment is easy enough. You can live with a sick person in the same room, you just need to observe hygiene.
Symptoms of the first days of the disease( 5-7 days) include weakness, headache and abdominal pain, diarrhea, muscle pain, slight fever.
After all these symptoms pass, and they will be replaced by others: yellowing of the skin, eyes, urine becomes dark, and the chair is light, almost white. Serious harm to Hepatitis A will not result if follow the instructions of the attending physician.
Treatment at home:
- Sauerkraut( primarily her juice) consumed daily for 100 ml, one month;
- Infusion of mint( 4 items of a spoon for 2 glasses of water), 3 times a day;
- One hour before sleep, drink grapefruit juice, diluted with water.
- You should not abuse grapefruit juice, do not drink more than twice a week, do not mix with medicines!
Hepatitis B
Children in the maternity hospital are being vaccinated against this type of hepatitis. As a result of vaccination, immunity is developed for life.
Hepatitis B is considered dangerous .Its consequence is often liver cancer. It is transmitted through biologically active liquids( blood, sperm), you can get infected from poorly processed tools during manicure or pedicure, in hairdressing salons, tattoo parlors and at piercing.
Symptoms:
- nausea,
- headache and in the right side,
- darkening of urine and colorless feces.
The palpation of the liver is increased in size. Hepatitis B can go on into a chronic form.
Treatment at home:
- juice of one lemon mixed with 1 tsp. Soda, drink on an empty stomach. Apply once every 4 days. With stomach problems, this method is contraindicated!
- in milk dissolve 3-4 tablets of activated charcoal, drink on an empty stomach, 2 weeks;
- hirudotherapy( treatment with leeches) is considered an effective folk remedy. It can be carried out at home, but better under the supervision of a medical professional, in order to avoid a large loss of blood.
Hepatitis C
This is the most severe form of hepatitis.
Infection occurs:
- with blood transfusion,
- unprotected sex,
- when using a single needle in addicts,
- from mother to fetus.
The first manifestations of this type of hepatitis are similar to the symptoms of influenza. Then the classic symptoms are joined:
- bright or dark urine,
- discoloration of the stool,
- nausea and vomiting,
- pain in the right side.
Most often, the disease flows into a chronic form that causes liver cancer( with metastases when the form is started) and cirrhosis.
Home Treatment:
- & gt; Carrots contain vitamin A, which will help the liver to recover.
Harm it does not cause, even in large quantities. - Honey water has healing properties for the liver, promotes the outflow of bile.
You need to drink it for 1.5 hours before meals, 1 tsp.honey on a glass of water.
This method is contraindicated for allergy to honey! - Mummy increases the amount of oxygen in the liver, contributes to better cell repair.3 g of mummy dissolved in 3 liters of water.
Drink a glass 3 times a day, 1 hour before meals 10 days, then take a break for 5-6 days and start the 10-day course again.
Continue drinking until recovery.
Hepatitis E
Transmitted by the fecal-oral route, enters the body through water, dirty hands.
Symptoms:
- slight rise in temperature,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- yellowing of eyes and skin.
The disease, in practice, is always cured.
But can give complications to the liver and kidneys.
The greatest danger is for pregnant women and the fetus ( almost always, dies).
Home Treatment:
- Grind the rose hips( 200 g),
- add sugar( 200 g),
- pour 0.5 liter of alcohol.
- Insist for about a week.
Within a week, take 1 tbsp.infusion, once a day.
Cirrhosis of the
The disease can have only a chronic form.
The most common causes of cirrhosis are the complication of hepatitis and alcoholism.
In this disease, healthy liver cells die, are transformed into scar tissue, and the liver does not reproduce new cells. With cirrhosis, the liver acquires a yellow or orange color( normally the color is red).
The body does not cope with its work in detoxification of toxins, the synthesis of proteins. There are serious disruptions in the body.
Symptoms:
- fast fatigue,
- vascular asterisks,
- skin itching,
- weight loss.
The indisputable symptoms that will be revealed during the examination are:
- portal hypertension and fluid in the abdominal cavity,
- increase in cholesterol.
There is no complete cure for cirrhosis .
Discovering it in the early stages, you can significantly slow down the process.
The most radical way of treatment is a liver transplant.
However, it can be maintained for quite a long time, if strictly observe the rules and take medication regularly.
Home Treatment:
- Excellent vegetable juice helps with cirrhosis of the liver. Using a juicer, make juice from carrots, spinach, cucumber and beets. Drink once a day. The juice of black radish will also be useful, 1-2 tablespoons daily.
- Shredded seeds and herb thistle( 1 teaspoon) pour a glass of warm water. Insist for 20-30 minutes, take 4 tablespoons each.before meals, 3 times a day. Mint strengthens the properties of milk thistle.
- Garlic helps regenerate liver cells. Toothed garlic clove and mix with a glass of yogurt, drink on an empty stomach daily
Steatosis of the liver
In other words, steatosis is a fatty liver disease.
The causes may be:
- alcoholism,
- diabetes,
- obesity,
- inadequate intake of proteins.
Most often, steatosis does not manifest itself .You can see it during the examination with a doctor. But the symptoms still exist:
- of the person is sick,
- feels bitter taste in the mouth,
- increases in the liver,
- decreases immunity.
Practically, always, a person completely recovers with proper treatment.
Home Treatment:
- Bran helps the liver get rid of excess fatty tissue.
- Daily eat a small plate of soaked in water or milk bran.
- St. John's wort( 1 tablespoon) pour a glass of water, boil for 5-8 minutes, let stand for an hour.
- Dilute with 0.5 cups of water, take three times a day, 1/3 cup.
Do not forget that with any hepatic disease you must adhere to the diet of .We wrote about the benefits and harm of oat bran on another page.
Exclude:
- spicy dishes,
- salted and sweet;
- tomatoes, onions and radishes;
- mushrooms, beans;
- meat and fish only in baked form, or steamed.
More to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. In a limited number are allowed:
- cheeses,
- dairy and sour-milk products,
- natural marmalade and pastille,
- vegetable oils,
- jelly, fruit drinks and compotes.
Useful for the liver, especially during serious illnesses, starvation.
How to carry out fasting, it is better to check with your doctor in order not to aggravate the course of the disease.
Preventative measures
To minimize the risk of liver disease, you need to follow preventive measures:
- You need a balanced diet rich in fiber.
- You can not exclude proteins.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Observe the rules of hygiene.
- Drink enough water.
It will be useful to use herbs that help liver work, such as:
- milk thistle,
- yarrow,
- hawthorn,
- birch leaves
- immortelle sandy.
The proper functioning of the liver depends not only on our health, but also on our life.
This is the only way you can minimize the consequences.
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