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Obesity has recently been recognized as a risk factor in nonalcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis

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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.


How does cirrhosis affect the organism?

Cirrhosis affects the organism by causing defects in the organisms structure and function


Can weight loss come from cirrhosis?

Yes


What does cirrhosis affect?

Cirrhosis usually affects the liver, as a result of it being unable to de-toxify excessive alcohol. Cirrhosis of the liver is usually fatal, unless a transplant can be found quickly.


What disease or disorder affects the liver?

Diabetes & Alcohol affect the liver.


Does cirrhosis affect chest hair?

Men sometimes lose chest hair


Why does ice not feel cold when you have cirrhosis?

Cirrhosis can damage nerve endings, which may affect the perception of temperature. This can cause ice not to feel as cold as it normally would.


How is cirrhosis impacted daily living?

cirrhosis is an irreversible diseases that may have affect or impact a person's dialy living by lessen the chances of being with other because of feeling not well.


What cells does cirrhosis affect?

Cirrhosis primarily affects hepatocytes, which are the liver cells responsible for important functions such as detoxification, protein synthesis, and bile production. It can also affect other cell types in the liver, such as Kupffer cells (resident macrophages) and stellate cells (which play a role in liver fibrosis).


What causes cirrhosis?

The most common and well known causes of cirrhosis are alcoholic liver disease (which is caused by people drinking heavily for a prolonged period, usually at least a decade) and Hepatitis, both B and C. Other causes are diseases that affect the liver, such as Wilson's Disease. Cirrhosis is essentially scarring of the liver, so all of it's causes are things that affect the liver.


Does weight affect soil absorbancy?

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What does cirrhosis do with urine?

Cirrhosis can lead to kidney dysfunction, which in turn can affect urine production and composition. In advanced stages of cirrhosis, there may be a decrease in urine output or changes in urine color and consistency due to the body's reduced ability to regulate fluid and electrolyte balance.