Cirrhosis of the Liver Quiz
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Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
A condition where normal liver is permanently damaged and replaced with scar issue. There are many different causes including infections, alcohol abuse and diabetes.
History of liver problems
Skin or eyes turning yellow
Problems with liver function on the latest blood test
Palm redness
Fatigue
Area below the left lower ribs feels stretched or swollen.
Swelling of the arms or hands
Swelling of any body part
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose cirrhosis of the liver
Have you ever been diagnosed with liver problems?
Have you noticed your eyes or skin are turning yellow?
Have you been diagnosed with liver abnormalities on the most recent blood test?
Do you have redness of the palms?
Do you feel fatigued?
The condition itself cannot be reversed. Treatment aim to slow down the damage and manage symptoms. This is done through lifestyle changes like decreasing alcohol consumption, medications to control water retention, and regular liver cancer screening. In severe cases, a liver transplant may be the only effective treatment.
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Reviewed By:
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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