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Can someone give me info on Cirrhosis and Fatty Liver?


Im doing a thing for health class, and we are required to explain how and why the health conseqiuences occur..plz help

Cirrhosis is characterized anatomically by widespread nodules in the liver combined with fibrosis. The fibrosis and nodule formation causes distortion of the normal liver architecture which interferes with blood flow through the liver. Cirrhosis can also lead to an inability of the liver to perform its biochemical functions. To understand the pathophysiology of cirrhosis, the normal anatomy and physiology of the liver must first be briefly reviewed.
For more info-
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/gi/cirr...

Fatty liver -
Fatty liver (steatosis) is an abnormal accumulation of certain fats (triglycerides) inside liver cells.

People with fatty liver may feel tired or have mild abdominal discomfort but otherwise have no symptoms.
A liver biopsy may be needed to confirm the diagnosis and provide valuable information.
Treatment involves eliminating the cause of fatty liver, such as alcohol.

See-
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec10/ch136/ch...
Good luck!

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