SubscribeCirrhosis of the liver (cirrhosis hepatis), the disease causes fibrosis of the liver parenchyma, causing destruction of the structure of the organ. Feature of the disease is that it comes to cell replacement fibers of connective tissue disorder which causes the proper building authority. The reason for these changes is the impairment of metabolic function, impede bile flow. The cause of cirrhosis of the liver are toxins in the body primarily alcohol or metabolic diseases. Liver damage is irreversible change, if you take the treatment is likely to slow disease progression. The first symptoms, which may disturb the redness of hands, hypertrophy of the parotid gland, red spots on the upper body. Another symptom is distortion of the finger and nail. At the time of strong development of the disease symptoms may occur: fatigue, loss of appetite, weakness, weight loss, ascites, abdominal pain. Treatment is primarily non-use of alcohol and treatment of antiviral drugs. There is a possibility of liver transplant when you can not cure a disease or complications of liver function is in critical condition.
Category → The digestive system
Parasite of man – unarmed tapeworm
Tapeworm unarmed man is a parasite that reproduces itself as the definitive host. The location is in the small intestine, and the sizes range from 4 to 12m in length, 8-10mm in diameter. It has no hooks, and feeds on Milk tract. To prevent infection with tapeworms unaided research is needed meat, not eating meat niebadanego, compliance with hygiene. The diagnosis is based on the examination of feces for the presence of tapeworm eggs and members. Treatment with antibiotics is administered once, and after a few weeks should be examined stool to see the effect of treatment.