LIVER CIRRHOSIS
The Liver weighs about 3 pounds and is the
largest solid organ in the body. It performs many important functions, such as:Manufacturing
blood proteins that aid in clotting, oxygen transport, and immune
system function Storing excess nutrients and returning some of the nutrients to
the bloodstream Manufacturing bile, a substance needed to help digest food Helping the body store sugar (glucose) in the form of glycogen Ridding the body of
harmful substances in the bloodstream, including drugs and alcohol Breaking down saturated fat and producing cholesterol Cirrhosis is
a slowly progressing disease in which healthy liver tissue is replaced with
scar tissue, eventually preventing the liver from functioning properly. The
scar tissue blocks the flow of blood through the liver and slows the processing
of nutrients, hormones, drugs, and naturally produced toxins. It also slows the
production of proteins and other substances made by the liver.
Prof. John Kurakar
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