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Does cirrhosis of liver eventually turn into stomach cancer?
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No. However, it can aggravate liver cancers.
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Is liver cancer cirrhosis?
Liver cancer is not the same as liver cirrhosis. Cancer is a replication of malignant (or, "damaged") cells, which gradually take over an organ, reducing the function, and may spread to other parts of the body. (i.e, cancer cells growing and taking over the liver, reducing function). Whereas cirrhosis is vast amounts of scarring to the hepatocytes (liver cells), which make up the liver. (i.e liver cells, which are already in existence, being damaged). Cirrhosis does not spread to other parts of the body.
Do you lose weight if you have cirrhosis?
You can, but unexplained weight loss can also mean that your cirrhosis has progressed to liver cancer.
What is the difference between liver cancer and liver cihrossis?
Liver cancer and liver cirrhosis are distinct medical conditions, but they can be interconnected. Here's an overview of each: Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma - HCC): Definition: Liver cancer refers to the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the liver. The most common form of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Causes: Chronic conditions like hepatitis B or C, liver cirrhosis, excessive alcohol consumption, and certain genetic disorders can increase the risk of liver cancer. Symptoms: Symptoms may include unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain, jaundice, and changes in appetite. Liver Cirrhosis: Definition: Liver cirrhosis is an advanced scarring of the liver tissue. It is often a result of long-term liver damage and inflammation. Causes: Chronic alcohol abuse, viral hepatitis (B or C), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and autoimmune liver diseases are common causes of cirrhosis. Symptoms: Early stages may be asymptomatic, but as cirrhosis progresses, symptoms can include fatigue, weakness, easy bruising, swelling in the legs (edema), and confusion. Interconnection: Liver Cirrhosis as a Risk Factor for Liver Cancer: Cirrhosis increases the risk of developing liver cancer. Chronic liver damage and inflammation, often caused by conditions like hepatitis or excessive alcohol consumption, can lead to cirrhosis. In cirrhotic liver tissue, the risk of developing cancerous cells increases. Monitoring and Surveillance: Individuals with cirrhosis are often closely monitored for the development of liver cancer through routine imaging and screening tests.
Is there any harmful effect of Hepatitis B?
The acute illness causes liver inflammation, vomiting, jaundice and rarely, death. Chronic hepatitis B may eventually cause cirrhosis and liver cancer.
What form of liver cancer is a frequent complication of chirrhosis?
Hepatomas appear to be a frequent complication of cirrhosis of the liver.
What organ affects the cirrhosis?
The liver is affected by cirrhosis but as the liver fails other organs will follow suit and death will eventually occur.
What diseases can effect the liver?
cirrhosis, hepatitis, cancer in the body elsewhere (steatosis)
Does hepatitis b have cure?
Yes, Chronic hepatitis B may eventually cause liver cirrhosis and liver cancer, a fatal disease with very poor response to current chemotherapy. The infection is preventable by vaccination.
What is the likely casue of varicose veins of the stomach and esophagus?
Cirrhosis of the liver - usually from alcoholism.
decreased albumin with elevated ALT and AST?
chronic liver issue (cirrhosis or cancer)...
Is there cure for cirrhosis?
You do not die from cirrhosis of the liver. However, cirrhosis of the liver makes the liver susceptible to cancer. You die from cancer. The worse the cirrhosis, the greater the chance of cancer. If the cirrhosis is alcohol related, if you stop drinking immediately, it is possible to reverse it. Your liver can produce chemicals that dissolve the cirrhosis. Alcohol destroys those chemicals. Your liver constantly produces chemicals that make it heal itself. Alcohol destroys those chemicals.
What Asian Americans are most at risk in developing liver cancer?
Asian Americans with cirrhosis have four times as great a chance of developing liver cancer as Caucasians with cirrhosis, and African Americans have twice the risk of Caucasians.
