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What disease is caused when liver cells are replaced by useless scar tissue?
Cirrhosis of the liver involves the replacement of healthy liver cells with scar tissue.
What can the hypertension caused by scar tissue in the liver result in?
High blood pressure (hypertension ) from scar tissue in the liver causes swelling of and bleeding from the blood vessels of the esophagus.
Does all liver tissue regenerate?
Not currently. Cirrhosis is caused by the liver turning into scar tissue, and once the scar tissue is there it won't grow back into liver tissue. I did just read about some Russian scientists who claim to be researching a drug that can turn the scar into stem cells which then grow back into liver cells, but assuming that this works it won't be available for many years unfortunately.
What disease occur when normal liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue?
The disease that occurs when normal liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue is known as cirrhosis. This condition results from chronic liver damage due to factors such as alcohol abuse, viral hepatitis, or fatty liver disease. As scar tissue forms, it disrupts the liver's ability to function properly, leading to complications such as liver failure, portal hypertension, and increased risk of liver cancer. Early detection and treatment are crucial to manage the disease and prevent further liver damage.
What is the medical term meaning Condition in which the liver tissue is destroyed and replaced by scar tissue?
Scar tissue that forms in the liver is called cirrhosis. Technically cirrhosis is not a "disease"; it is a stage of liver malfunction. In fact, it is the final stage after fibrosis. Cirrhosis of the liver is most often caused by alcoholism, but can be caused by other diseases as well.
What happens to the liver if a disease is of long duration?
Scar tissue builds up on the liver if disease is of long duration.
What is the liver disease caused by drinking heavily for many years?
Cirrhosis is a slow progressing disease of the liver where healthy liver tissue is gradually replaced with scar tissue. The liver can no longer filter toxins like drugs and alcohol.
Introduction on liver cirrhosis?
Cirrhosis replaces healthy liver tissue with scar tissue that blocks the flow of blood through the liver and slows down liver functions. The liver plays an important role in blood clotting and keeping the immune system healthy.
What is cirrhois?
Cirrhosis is a late-stage liver disease characterized by the progressive replacement of healthy liver tissue with scar tissue, leading to impaired liver function. It can result from various factors, including chronic alcohol abuse, viral hepatitis, and fatty liver disease. Symptoms may include fatigue, jaundice, swelling in the legs and abdomen, and easy bruising. If left untreated, cirrhosis can lead to serious complications, including liver failure and liver cancer.
What is the most common reason for liver transplantation?
Cirrhosis, a disease that kills healthy liver cells, replacing them with scar tissue, is the most common reason for liver transplantation in adults.
Scar tissue is it danger?
I s having scar tissue dangerous
Is scar tissue dangerous?
I s having scar tissue dangerous
