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The liver, known as the "chemical factory of the body", is the most important metabolic and detoxification organ of the human body. It is responsible for synthesizing proteins, metabolizing fats, storing energy, and participating in the conversion and detoxification process of hormones, drugs, and other substances. However, due to the accelerated pace of modern life, environmental pollution, irregular diet, overwork and other problems have led to an increase in the burden on the liver and caused a series of liver diseases.
The early symptoms of liver disease are not obvious and are easy to be ignored. Common liver diseases include hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver tumors, etc. Among them, hepatitis is the most common type of liver disease, which can be divided into viral, bacterial and drug-based according to **. Viral hepatitis, including hepatitis B and hepatitis C, is the main cause of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer in China.
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is the leading cause of hepatitis B. Hepatitis B virus infection can cause acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and even liver cancer. Hepatitis B is transmitted mainly through mother-to-child transmission, sexual transmission and blood-borne transmission. The clinical symptoms of hepatitis B mainly include fatigue, loss of appetite, jaundice, and pain in the liver area.
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is the leading cause of hepatitis C. About 70% of patients will develop chronic hepatitis after hepatitis C virus infection, and long-term chronic hepatitis can lead to cirrhosis and even liver cancer. Hepatitis C is mainly transmitted through blood, such as sharing needles and transfusions of blood containing the hepatitis C virus. The clinical symptoms of hepatitis C are milder than those of hepatitis B, and some patients may have no obvious symptoms.
Cirrhosis is another serious type of liver disease that is chronic liver cell damage and liver fibrosis due to various causes. The main clinical manifestations of liver cirrhosis include ascites, pain in the liver area, jaundice, fatigue, etc. Advanced cirrhosis can lead to liver failure and even the need for a liver transplant**.
Liver tumors refer to tumors that occur in the liver, most of which are malignant. The early symptoms of liver tumors are not obvious and are easy to be overlooked. As the disease progresses, symptoms such as pain in the liver area, abdominal mass, and jaundice may appear. The best methods for liver tumors include surgical resection, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, etc.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver is closely related to emotions, and liver dysfunction can easily lead to mood swings. Traditional Chinese medicine ** liver diseases mainly use traditional Chinese medicine to regulate, combined with diet**, acupuncture, cupping and other methods. Here are some ancient Chinese medicine prescriptions for liver disease:
1.Gentian Liver Soup: It is suitable for symptoms such as liver inflammation, dizziness, tinnitus, and hypochondriac pain. The main ingredients include gentian, gardenia, skullcap, bupleurum and so on.
2.Xiaoyaosan: It is suitable for symptoms such as liver stagnation, mood swings, hypochondria pain, and menstrual irregularities. The main ingredients include Bupleurum chinensis, White Paeonia root, Angelica sinensis, Poria cocos and so on.
3.Danshen Huoxue Soup: It is suitable for blood stasis obstruction type liver cirrhosis, and has the effect of invigorating blood and removing blood stasis, soothing the liver and relieving depression. The main ingredients include salvia, peach kernel, safflower, Chuanxiong and so on.
4.Turtle nail decoction pill: suitable for liver tumors, with the effect of softening and dispersing knots, clearing heat and detoxifying. The main ingredients include turtle shells, turtle plates, pangolins, oysters, etc.
In conclusion, liver disease poses a serious threat to human health. In order to prevent liver disease, we need to develop good lifestyle habits, maintain a balanced diet, avoid overwork, and have regular medical check-ups. For people who already have liver disease, it is necessary to be positive**, follow the doctor's advice, maintain a good attitude, and strive for an early **.
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