Liver cancer is a type of malignant tumor that originates in the cells that form the liver, such as hepatocytes, bile ducts or blood vessels, and is generally quite aggressive. The symptoms of liver cancer usually only appear in more advanced stages of the disease, with pain in the abdomen, nausea, loss of appetite, weight […]
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Varicose veins in the stomach, or gastric varices, are dilated and tortuous blood vessels that form in the wall of this organ, and can be serious, as as they become larger, they are at risk of rupturing and causing serious bleeding. These varicose veins can form in the stomach due to increased blood flow resistance […]
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Esophageal varices are dilated veins in the esophagus that can bleed, causing symptoms such as bloody vomiting, dark or black stools, dizziness and weakness, putting the person’s life at risk in the most serious cases. These varicose veins develop because of increased pressure in the liver veins, which is called portal hypertension, which can arise […]
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Treatment for liver cirrhosis is indicated by a gastroenterologist or hepatologist according to the cause, symptoms and severity of the disease, and the use of medication, adequate diet or liver transplantation may be recommended in the most severe cases. Liver cirrhosis is a chronic inflammation of the liver characterized by the formation of nodules and […]
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The diet for cirrhosis must guarantee all the necessary nutrients to prevent nutritional deficiencies, and must include all types of fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish and low-fat poultry meat, avoiding the consumption of red meat, fatty and processed foods , which are more difficult to digest and increase the amount of waste in the […]
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Liver cirrhosis is chronic inflammation of the liver characterized by the formation of nodules and fibrotic tissue, which make it difficult for the liver to work. Cirrhosis is normally considered an advanced stage of other liver problems, such as hepatitis or steatosis, as there must be frequent lesions for cirrhosis to appear. In addition to […]
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Edemigenic syndrome is a condition caused by the retention of excess fluid in the body and which can be accompanied by symptoms and signs such as swelling in the lower limbs or belly, tiredness, changes in blood pressure and palpitations. Edemigenic syndrome may indicate problems with the kidneys, heart or liver, such as kidney failure, […]
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