Cirrhosis, an irreversible scarring of the liver, is most often associated with excessive alcohol consumption or infection by Hepatitis C. as it progresses, the condition impairs the liver’s role as the body’s detoxifier. Particularly in the early stages of the disease, symptoms can be tough to spot. But here are some indications that a medical evaluation for cirrhosis is in order.

What is chronic liver disease?

Chronic liver disease is marked by the gradual destruction of liver tissue over time. several liver diseases fall under this category, including:•    Cirrhosis of the liver•    Fibrosis of the liver

What is cirrhosis of the liver?

Cirrhosis is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. because of chronic damage to the liver, scar tissue slowly replaces normal functioning liver tissue, progressively diminishing blood flow through the liver. as the normal liver tissue is lost, nutrients, hormones, drugs and poisons are not processed effectively by the liver. In addition, protein production and other substances produced by the liver are inhibited.

Symptoms of Liver Cirrhosis: -

Common symptoms of liver cirrhosis are nausea, vomiting, blood in vomit, jaundice, leg swelling, weight loss, weakness, easy bleeding and bruising, small, red color spider like blood vessels on the skin, bleeding hemorrhoids, confusion or impotence.

The less common symptoms are pain in abdomen, reduction in urine output, fever, nosebleed, bleeding gums, breast development in men, indigestion, overall body swelling or pale or clay colored stools.

Causes of Liver Cirrhosis: -

•    Alcohol abuse appears to be the prime cause in a majority of cases.•    Chemical abuse, for example, over – doses of paracetamol, as well as cleaning fluids or anesthetics, may cause cirrhosis.•    Hepatitis ‘B’ or glandular fever is a predisposing factor.

Treatment of Liver Cirrhosis: -

Treatment depends on the type and stage of the cirrhosis. Its aim is to stop the progress of the cirrhosis, reversing (to whatever extent possible) the damage that has already occurred, and treating complications that are disabling or life-threatening.Stopping or reversing the process requires removal of the cause, as in the following cases:

•    In alcoholic cirrhosis: abstinence from alcohol and intake of an adequate wholesome diet.•    In cirrhosis caused by viral hepatitis: use of experimental approaches that include the use of drugs to improve immune responses to viral infection (interferon) or to help destroy the virus (anti-viral compounds).•    In certain types of cirrhosis caused by chronic hepatitis: corticosteroids are indicated.•    In cirrhotic patients with jaundice: use of supplemental fat soluble vitamins may be helpful.•    In Wilson’s disease: removal of excessive copper.•    In hemochromatosis: removal of excess iron.

Prevention of Cirrhosis: -

Observing a healthy lifestyle is the best treatment to any disease, including cirrhosis. In order to avoid the risk of developing cirrhosis or any other chronic liver disease, you must strive to live a healthy lifestyle. as much as possible, avoid practices or the intake of harmful substances that can increase your risk of developing cirrhosis or any chronic liver disease.

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can you catch Hepatitis C from saliva?I have a very touchy situation. My mom has hep c. She keeps feeding our 9 month old child from herspoon ice cream etc. we have a shaky relationship anyway so I don’t want to make a problem but this scares me even though chances of him getting it are small. help!!

WilliamGHep C is usually transmitted through sexual contact.

EricTheoretically yabut I’m not sure on the chances

NamaleI understand that you don’t want to create problems with your Mum, but the health of your child must come first. I think you need to talk to her about your concerns.Hepatitis C is normally transmitted via blood. but there is some new evidence to suggest that it is possible that saliva contact could be a risk (see the second link below) and people with Hep C are advised not to share toothbrushes. It is also worth taking into account that a lot of us suffer from bleeding gums.Don’t ignore your feelings. your child is probably picking up on your fears and this needs dealing with.I wish you all the best with this.

PeterHep a, B, Non a, Non B, C, Etc… There are many.

One simple rule I used to learn these a long time ago was that:

Hep a – was transmitted via a fecal oral route. so I called it ASS.

Hep B – was transmitted via Blood and body fluids. so I called it Blood.

Hep C – could be transmitted more than one way and so I called it could.

Now, there is a small book and an even bigger place called the World Health Organization. The WHO which is a big entity that produces results from testing and also recommends what immunizations we should get and at what age and so on. as a healthcare professional I had to be immunized against Hep a and B and C and whatever else they added to it. then I got a blood test to see if the immunizations worked. so my blood said it was ready to fight off the disease if introduced but not that I was positive for it.

OK, now for one thing, there is a book called control of communicable disease in man. Published by guess who? That is right the WHO. so, the information is readily available in most hospital libraries and in general libraries. but, You will also be able to look up the signs, symptoms and modes of contagion through these sources online. I am 100% certain you will be able to edify yourself with the FACTS of how Hep C is transmitted. The route that you described is called fomite. Fomite is any inanimate object like a screwdriver or a doorknob or a spoon. usually the transmission of Hep is by direct contact.

For a, a food handler does not wash hands after using the bathroom, then goes and washes lettuce and puts it out on the salad bar. then they go through all the other ingredients and refresh the salad bar. The contaminants from his unwashed hands, fester on the uncooked food items, then we ingest them. there you have it.

For B, sexual intercourse without protection and the exchange of bodily fluids. Blood transfusion, IV drug abuse, etc.

For C, well you should go read about it. You probably already know what it is.

Now, another consideration. if your Mom had Hep C for a long time, like even before having you, you could have it as well. but I understand about the whole situation. I think if it were my baby, I would say, “please do not feed my baby with your utensils” and leave it at that. if a discussion about it comes up, Know you are protecting the health of your baby and calmly say that you are very concerned about the possible transmission of hepatitis to your child. if that does not take care of it, then I say to you, make a decision and stick with it. if your Mom does not like what you had to say, at least you can be sure that you said without being disrespectful and that you are merely protecting your child from an uncertainty.

Besides that, The data you need to be sure of is, whether or not there is any other form of Hep or contagious disease process at hand. if you find out that it is only Hep C than you can look it up and see what the mode of transmission is. if the saliva is a risky behavior or not.

Now when I learned about HIV, I found out that it could be transmitted through saliva. I was really concerned by that and then when I studied communicable diseases and became an HIV/Aids educator, I learned that the amount of saliva it would take to transmit it was like a gallon. That is something to be taken with a grain of salt so try not to use that as a fact of reference or anything.

I hope that I have helped you at least one little bit. It is way late and I have typos here but I think if you get yourself educated with the facts on Hep C you will be in better shape to make a decision.

One other place that you can go and get free info, the public health department. There is literature and you could probably ask someone some questions too. I know that they have people that do education for the public in those places.

Your healthcare provider or the nurse should be able to answer some questions over the phone too.

LINDA RHep C is NOT transmitted through saliva. Hep C can be transmitted through blood, such as sharing needles for drug use. because Hep C survives outside the body for up to 4 days, and people can cut themselves while shaving, or have bleeding gums while brushing teeth, Hep C can also be transmitted through sharing razors or toothbrushes. Hep C can also be transmitted through sharing tattoo needles, tattoo ink, or piercings, for the same reasons.

Hep C can be transmitted through sex, but sexual transmission of Hep C is rare.

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The presence of fever, rash, and headache is particularly characteristic of dengue. Other signs of dengue fever include bleeding gums, severe pain behind the eyes, and red palms and soles.

Dengue fever is a disease caused by a family of viruses that are transmitted by mosquitoes. It is an acute illness of sudden onset that usually follows a benign course with symptoms such as headache, fever, exhaustion, severe muscle and joint pain, swollen glands (lymphadenopathy), and rash. The presence of fever, rash, and headache is particularly characteristic of dengue. Other signs of dengue fever include bleeding gums, severe pain behind the eyes, and red palms and soles. Dengue strikes people with low levels of immunity. because it is caused by one of four serotypes of virus, it is possible to get dengue fever multiple times. however, an attack of dengue produces immunity for a lifetime to that particular serotype to which the patient was exposed.

Dengue goes by other names, including breakbone or dandy fever. Victims of dengue often have contortions due to the intense joint and muscle pain, hence the name breakbone fever. Slaves in the West Indies who contracted dengue, were said to have dandy fever because of their postures and gait.Dengue haemorrhagic fever is a more severe form of the viral illness. Manifestations i nclude headache, fever, rash, and evidence of haemorrhage in the body. Petechiae (small red or purple blisters under the skin), bleeding in the nose or gums, black stools, or easy bruising are all possible signs of haemorrhage. this form of dengue fever can be life-threatening and can progress to the most severe form of the illness, dengue shock syndrome.

What areas are at high risk for contracting dengue fever?Dengue is prevalent throughout the tropics and subtropics. Outbreaks have occurred recently in the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, Cuba, and Central America. Cases have also been imported via tourists returning from areas with widespread dengue, including Tahiti, Singapore, the South Pacific, Southeast Asia, the West Indies, India, and the Middle East (similar in distribution to the areas of the world that harbour malaria and yellow fever). Dengue fever is common, and statistics show it may be increasing in Southeast Asia. Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia have all reported an increase in cases. nearly 40 per cent of the world’s population lives in an area endemic with dengue.How is dengue fever contracted?The virus is contracted from the bite of a striped Aedes aegypti mosquito that has previously bitten an infected person. The mosquito flourishes during rainy seasons, but can breed in water-filled flower pots, plastic bags, and cans year-round. one mosquito bite can inflict the disease. The virus is not contagious and cannot be spread directly from person to person. there must be a person-to-mosquito-to-another-person pathway.What are dengue fever symptoms and signs?After being bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus, the incubation period ranges from three to 15 days before the signs and symptoms of dengue appear. Dengue starts with chills, headache, pain upon moving the eyes, and low backache. Painful aching in the legs and joints occurs during the first hours of illness. The temperature rises quickly as high as 104 F (40 C), with relative low heart rate (bradycardia) and low blood pressure (hypotension). The eyes become reddened.

A flushing or pale pink rash comes over the face and then disappears. The glands (lymph nodes) in the neck and groin are often swollen. Fever and other signs of dengue last for two to four days, followed by a rapid drop in body temperature (defervescence) with profuse sweating. this precedes a period with normal temperature and a sense of well-being that lasts about a day. a second rapid rise in temperature follows. a characteristic rash appears along with the fever, and spreads from the extremities to cover the entire body except the face. The palms and soles may be bright red and swollen.What is the treatment for dengue fever?Because dengue fever is caused by a virus, there is no specific medicine or antibiotic to treat it. For typical dengue, the treatment is purely concerned with relief of the symptoms (symptomatic). Rest and fluid intake for adequate hydration is important. Aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should only be taken under a doctor’s supervision because of the possibility of worsening haemorrhagic complications. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and codeine may be given for severe headache and for the joint and muscle pain (myalgia). there is currently no vaccine available for dengue fever.If you suspect that you may have contracted the disease, seek medical help immediately. (MedicineNet.com)

Like any gum problem, trench mouth begins from small problem. Due to its mild signs, it may be hard to notice the early signs of trench mouth. Trench mouth is a known term for a another level and painful form of gum infection. these is also called as Vincent’s stoma***is, or necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG) trench mouth got its name from World War I soldiers who spent long periods of time in the trenches with insufficient of proper dental care. Individuals who are infected of trench mouth have been lack right dental care for a longer period of time and it is most known today in third countries. Fortunately trench mouth can be treated easily with the proper tools and medications. Primary trench mouth symptoms include: q Pain is not always occurs with many other kinds of gum problem. once you are having any form of gum or tooth pain consult your dental professional as soon as possible to examined the cause. q Bleeding gums with even the lightest pressure. Bleeding gums is frequent a first sign of early gum disorder. your gums should not “just bleed.” If your gums are bleeding, especially with regular brushing and flossing see your dentist. q Gray film on the teeth. a gray film may commonly wrap the teeth of trench mouth patient. this gray film develops as the infection begins to kill the gum tissues and the dead cells coat the inside of the mouth. q Sores on the gums and between the teeth. these sores or ulcers can be very painful and infection from them or may drain liquid matter. You may notice a bad taste in your mouth and have bad breath as a result of the infection q Fever. Fever is our body’s purpose of removing the infection. When you have a fever accompanied with any of the above symptoms consult your doctor or dentist.

What disease causes the following symptoms: bleeding gums loose teeth painful and swollen joints and how do you cure them with natural remedies found on the Cape Verde islands?

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