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What is the function of the liver in drugs?
There is no function of the liver to drugs, but rather drugs affect the liver. My grandma has been on drugs for so long that now her liver is failing.
The Stages and Effects of Liver Disease?
In the human body, the liver acts as a filter for the bloodstream, and it's primary role is to remove toxins. The liver also removes fats from blood and then transfers them for storage. When the liver becomes overwhelmed by toxins or fats, it can then lead to liver disease. The term "liver disease" actually encompasses a variety of illnesses and disorders that effect the liver, although people primarily associate liver disease with hepatitis, cirrhosis and fatty liver. Most liver disease builds in stages, starting with fatty liver. From there, a progression occurs to hepatitis, and finally, cirrhosis. Fatty liver disease occurs when too many fat cells have accumulated in the liver, but the condition is typically reversible. Hepatitis, however, is much more serious and is typically brought on by a build up of toxins, although there are a number of viruses which can also cause hepatitis. Symptoms of hepatitis usually include jaundice, muscle pain, dark urine and abdominal pain and pressure. If liver disease progresses to cirrhosis, the chances for survival begin to drop. Cirrhosis occurs when the liver has been accumulated to many scars, and these scars ultimately choke off the bile ducts which help to transfer toxins out of the bloodstream. Once the process of cirrhosis begins, treatment possibilities become limited, and often, the only option for combating cirrhosis is a liver transplant. While the human liver has an amazing regenerative quality, if too much scarring has occurred and too many liver cells have died, it loses its ability to regenerate. One of the primary causes of liver disease is the over-consumption of alcohol over a long period of time. Many people who suffer from alcoholism go on to develop liver disease, and in some cases, this can lead to fatalities. Certain medications, such as acetaminophen, can also lead to liver disease if taken in too large a quantity in a short period of time, or when taken in smaller amounts over long periods of time. If you're concerned about the health of your liver, it's important to have blood tests performed to determine if any damage has occurred. In many cases, liver disease and damage can be reversed if caught early enough.
Which organ does hepatitis B affect?
The primary attack is on the organ affected by hepatitis, which is the liver. However it also depends upon the form of hepatitis A, B or C. The organ, liver, becomes inflamed and enlarged as the disease progresses. Since our bodies do not function within a vacuum, in time other organs can become involved. In acute cases of hepatitis the brain can be influenced by the disease; it can also takes its toll upon one's heart as the liver fails and the body weakens. The function of the liver is to filter out toxins form the blood; when it no longer works effectively, as it is met to, the toxins and the viral contaminates from the hepatitis can cause issues of concern with other organs. For a while, one's lymph nodes may try to collect the toxins in an effort to protect the body, but the lymph nodes cannot do this for long. Hepatitis left untreated can develop into liver cancer.
How does alcohol damage the liver?
It causes fatty tissue to build up in the liver, it suppresses enzymes needed to break down toxins in the body, and it causes scar tissue to form inside the liver (cirrhosis).
Is cirrhosis of the liver a long term or short term?
Cirrhosis of the liver is a long-term and chronic condition. It is characterized by the scarring of the liver tissue, which gradually replaces healthy liver cells. This scarring disrupts the normal structure and function of the liver, impacting its ability to perform essential tasks, such as filtering toxins from the blood and producing vital proteins. Cirrhosis often develops over an extended period, and its progression can vary among individuals. It is typically the result of long-term liver damage caused by conditions such as chronic alcoholism, chronic viral hepatitis, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. As cirrhosis advances, it can lead to serious complications, including liver failure, portal hypertension, and an increased risk of liver cancer. While cirrhosis itself is a chronic condition, its management and treatment may involve addressing the underlying causes and adopting lifestyle changes to slow down the progression of liver damage. Early detection and intervention are crucial for improving outcomes and quality of life for individuals with cirrhosis.
How long does it take for the liver to filter all of your blood?
65 hours and 32 minutes
When the liver fails how long before the liver shuts down?
Estimated life expectancy's with liver failure are estimated with the Child-Pugh score. You may find the related link helpful. It really depends upon when it is found out that the liver is "failing" as to how long it is before the liver completely fails. If is is noticed early that the liver is slowly losing function, and at a stable rate, it can still be years before the liver completely ceases to function.
Can a person survive without a liver?
The liver is the only organ in the human body that can regenerate. It is possible to live with part of your liver because it will regenerate itself. Many times only part of a liver is transplanted during a transplant.
What are the differences between liver and pancreas?
Pancreas: A long, irregularly shaped gland, lying behind the stomach, that secretes pancreatic juice into the duodenum and insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin into the bloodstream.Liver: A large, reddish-brown, glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity that secretes bile and is active in the formation of certain blood proteins and in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
Which system is often referred to as your long-term energy system?
The long term energy system uses carbohydrates stored in muscles, liver and blood stream or fats.
Describe how the urinary system eimination of waste from te bloodsteam?
Your liver filters the blood in your body turning the filtered product into bile. thats how alcoholics have cirrhosis of the liver(hardening of the liver) because it has filtered to much alcohol out of the bloodstream for to long of a period of time.
How long does it take for a newborn's liver to start working?
A newborn's liver works when he is born it just is not fully matured. That is why jaundice is a problem for some newborns since the liver can not fully excrete the excess bilirubin resulting from red blood cell break down.
