Liver failure is one of the most serious liver diseases, and it is usually caused by a large number of liver cells dying from various causes. Liver failure can lead to severe impairment or even complete loss of liver function, leading to a series of serious complications that endanger the patient's life.
There are many types of liver failure, the most common of which is viral hepatitis, such as A, B, C, etc. In addition, drug-induced hepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, etc. are also common causes of liver failure.
Symptoms of liver failure are usually severe, and patients may experience symptoms such as jaundice, ascites, bleeding, and impaired consciousness. Jaundice is one of the most common symptoms, and patients will experience yellow staining of **, sclera and other parts. Ascites is when a person has a large amount of fluid in the abdominal cavity, causing the abdomen to distend. Bleeding refers to the tendency of the patient to have bleeding, such as bleeding gums, **bleeding, etc. Impaired consciousness refers to the possibility that patients may experience symptoms such as coma and confusion.
*Methods of liver failure mainly include medications**, artificial liver**, and liver transplantation**. Drugs** are mainly used to reduce the burden on the liver and promote the regeneration and repair of liver cells through the use of hepatoprotective drugs, antiviral drugs, etc. An artificial liver is a temporary replacement for liver function and can provide a bridge to liver transplantation. Liver transplantation is the most effective method for liver failure, but donors are limited and costly.
The key to preventing liver failure is to protect the liver from exposure to factors that cause liver damage. First of all, avoid excessive alcohol consumption to avoid damage to the liver. Second, it is important to avoid drug abuse, especially those that are harmful to the liver. In addition, it is necessary to maintain a healthy diet Xi eat more foods rich in vitamins and minerals, such as fresh vegetables, fruits, etc. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid contact with toxic and radioactive substances to avoid damage to the liver.
In conclusion, liver failure is a serious liver disease that needs to be prompted. The key to preventing liver failure is to protect the liver from exposure to factors that cause liver damage. At the same time, it is necessary to understand the symptoms and methods of liver failure so that you can seek medical attention in time.