Do not neglect the functioning of your human body ‘factory’!

Liver, an organ in the human body, weighing about 1.2 kg to 1.5 kg, is located at the right side of the human body.

Pancreas helps in smooth functioning of the human body activities! It undertakes over 500 activates related to the human body function.

Here are some of the critical functions looked after by liver:

• Generation of bile
• Generating the protein required for the clotting function of the blood
• Food digestion
• Purification of blood
• Removing the toxic effects in the body

Reasons for malfunctioning of liver

Smoking, consumption of alcoholic drinks, excess fat accumulated in the body, and onset/attack of Hepatitis B or C virus are some of the causes for malfunctioning of pancreas. These habits may lead to a complaint called ‘Cirrhosis of the liver’. Genetic disorders may sometimes cause liver disorder. Drinking impure water may lead to attack of Hepatitis B or C virus.

When the excess accumulation of fat gets deposited in the liver, it may lead to the harmful prospects of onset of cancer.

Symptoms:

Bloody vomiting, jaundice, swollen stomach, swollen feet, body fatigue, sleeplessness, confused mental state, forgetfulness, and loss of appetite

Preventive measures

It is advisable to take immediate tests after noting the symptoms. Attack of Hepatitis B & C will get cured automatically. Preventive vaccines are available for Hepatitis B virus. After taking the 1^stvaccination, the 2^nd & 3^rd vaccinations can be taken after 1 month & 6^th month respectively.

Liver disorder may lead to disorders in heart and kidney as well. Giving up consumption of alcoholic drinks, taking tests for Hepatitis B & C, avoiding taking drug injections are some of the actions to be taken immediately.

Treatment

Proper treatment must be taken as per the doctor’s advice. Diet habits as prescribed by the doctors must be strictly followed. It is vry essential to avoid consumption of alcoholic drinks during the treatment.

There is absolutely no necessity that one should opt for liver transplant if any liver disorder is detected. However, if the need arises that liver transplant is a ‘must’, it shoud be performed without any delay.

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