LIVER CIRRHOSIS

Cirrhosis is a condition in which the liver does not function properly due to long-term damage. In this condition healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue, fat cells, which obstructs the functioning of liver cells(Hepatocytes). It is an irreparable condition. The scar tissue and thickened linings of liver cells obstructs the flow of blood leading to obstruction of hormones, proteins, enzymes & other nutrients & metabolic substances. 

Symptoms: - Indigestion, Weakness, Irritability, Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, fatigue, skin discoloration, edema in legs, Itching, Bruises, weight loss | Sudden weight gain, pain abdomen, Confusion.

Causes:- Viral infection like Hepatitis B,C, obesity, Chronic alcohol intake, medication induced, toxins.

Risk factors: - Portal hypertension, ascites variceal bleeding, splenomegaly, encephalopathy,  hepato-renal syndrome, hepato pulmonary syndrome.

Affected age group :- 40 years – Men are more affected than women But alcoholic women are at high risk.

Ayurvedic Treatment :- Panchkarma (Wonderful Results)

                                   Swedana

                                   Vaman

                                   Virechan

                                   Vasti

Herbs: -   Bhringrai (Eclipta prostrata)

               Kutki (Picrorrhiza kurrora)
          Triphala Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula).

              Vasaka (Justicia adhatoda)

              Kakamachi (Makoi plant, Solanum nigrum)

              Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa)

              Kanchnar (Bauhinia variegata)

Medication :- Take equal amount of powder of above herbs, mix well. Take 2 spoon morning/evening daily for three month. 

Eat more of fresh seasonal fruits like - Orange, Banana, Apple, Lichi , Grapes & add fresh green Vegetables and Salads.

Herbal Treatment :- Daily use of  Ginger lemon juice made by mixing Cucumber, Mint with Cinnamon & Black Pepper brings good results in most of patients.