Natural Management & Prevention of Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis of the liver contributes to being a serious and progressive disease in which there is the development of scar tissues in the liver. This results in dysfunction which has an effect on the different essential processes such as elimination of different toxic materials, the flow of blood, hormone level as well as digestion of different essential nutrients.

Symptoms of cirrhosis

Here are few of the prominent causes of cirrhosis:

• Changes in weight, primarily owing to reduced appetite
• Dark, tar or pale coloured stool
• Skin issues such as feeling itchy
• Swelling in ankles and legs
• Cognitive problems such as disorientation, confusion, changes in personality or mood.
• Digestive problems like vomiting, pain in the abdomen, cramping, etc.
• Loss of appetite

Causes of cirrhosis

Here is a list of different causes of cirrhosis

• In case the individual has a history of fatty liver
• Smoking
• Drug use
• Intaking excessive alcohol
• Higher level of triglyceride and cholesterol
• History of diabetes
• Poor diet
• Chronic virus
• Obesity
• Infection
• Intaking specific medicines
• Higher amount of exposure to different environmental and toxic pollutants
• History of diseases, leading to the blockage, destruction or damage of bile ducts.

Prevention and Management of  cirrhosis

Here are some of the natural remedies that are effective in the management of cirrhosis:

Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle is recognized to be the king of detoxification of the herbs. It is widely used for cleansing the liver as well as eliminating the building up of prescriptions, heavy metals, alcohol, and pollutants.

Probiotics

Probiotics play a vital role in the promotion of healthier liver as the presence of microbiota, present in the intestines are useful for the metabolic and detoxification process. Altered intestinal permeability also referred to as leaky gut syndrome can lead to the worsening of hepatic disorders. Probiotic food products and microbial strains are effective in the restoration of immune response of the body.

Turmeric

Turmeric acts as the powerful anti-inflammatory which is useful in the promotion of digestion. It is also useful in the restoration of healthier balance of blood sugar which renders support to the metabolism of the liver.

Limit the intake of alcohol

Intaking alcohol in a higher amount of results in fatty liver disease. It is considered to be the building up of fat in the liver cells, which results in cirrhosis and swelling. Intaking alcohol in excessive amount is responsible for damage of the liver. Intaking alcohol in higher amount is considered to be an effective remedy for the destruction or damage of the cells of the liver. Hence, it is recommended to bring a reduction in the chances of consumption of alcohol.

Consumption of anti-inflammatory diet

Chronic abuse of alcohol is responsible for fatty liver diseases. Intaking food products such as fried food items, saturated fats, processed foods, chemicals can enhance the chances of liver diseases. Consumption of whole foods and vegetables are the best options for the maintenance of a healthy liver. It is recommended to intake a wide array of raw vegetables in order to prevent cirrhosis.