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What organ does Cirrhosis effect?
Liver
Human organ is affected by cirrhosis?
Liver
Why do men with cirrhosis of the liver develop gynecomastia?
Men with cirrhosis of the liver will often develop gynecomastia from increased production of estrogens.
What percent of cirrhosis patients develop ascites?
Fifty percent of patients with cirrhosis will develop ascites over a period of 10 years.
What human organ is affected by cirrhosis?
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What does cirrhosis feel like?
Symptoms of cirrhosis are usually caused by the loss of functioning liver cells or organ swelling due to scarring.
Is 'organ specific hazard' a health hazard?
No. The phrase "organ specific hazard" describes what a chemical does to a specific organ of the body. Thus ethanol consumed in large amounts over a long time is known to cause cirrhosis of the liver, so one organ specific hazard of ethanol is liver cirrhosis.
What organ is involved with the general name of a chronic disease know as Cirrhosis?
The liver.
Does everyone with cirrhosis of the liver have cancer?
No, not everyone with cirrhosis of the liver has cancer. Cirrhosis is a condition characterized by severe liver scarring, which can increase the risk of developing liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) over time. However, many individuals with cirrhosis do not develop cancer, though they may be monitored regularly for any signs of malignancy. Early detection and management of cirrhosis can help reduce the risk of cancer development.
What is the primary organ that oxidizes alcohol?
The liver. And alcohol abuse is one of the major causes of cirrhosis.
What are the Surgical procedures in liver transplantation in liver cirrhosis?
If Cirrhosis of the liver is present in the patient who is receiving the organ, then their Liver is removed and the new one is put into place. Depending on the reasons why the patient had Cirrhosis in the first place depends if it will return in the future. The procedure can take anywhere from 5 hours to 12+ hours, depending on the method the surgeon uses.
How great is the risk for a patient with cirrhosis to develop hepatoma?
It is estimated that a patient with cirrhosis has 40 times the chance of developing a hepatoma than a person with a healthy liver.
