Did you know?
- Mighty Liver — Largest organ in the human body (about the size of a football) & the 2nd biggest organ next to skin
- Majestic Liver — At least 500 distinct functions in our body are carried out by the liver
- 3 most important roles of liver include food digestion, energy storage & detoxification (removes poisons)
- At its fullest, the liver holds approximately 10% of the blood in your body, & pumps nearly 1.5 litres through itself per minute
- You should be so aware with the slightest of the liver symptoms because many liver conditions from hepatitis to cirrhosis are symptomless in the early stages
- Only organ that can completely regenerate — If 75% of your liver were removed, that 25% left could regenerate a full sized liver within few days
Causative & Risk factors
- Infections like Hepatitis A, B & C
- Autoimmune liver diseases — Autoimmune hepatitis; Primary biliary cholangitis; Primary sclerosing cholangitis
- Genetics — Hemochromatosis; Wilson’s disease; Alpha-1 anti-trypsin deficiency
- Cancer & other growths — Liver cancer; Bile duct cancer; Liver adenoma
- Accumulation of fat in the liver (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease)
Risk factors
- Chronic & heavy alcohol abuse — Cirrhosis
- Obesity
- Type 2 diabetes
- Tattoos / body piercings
- Injecting drugs using shared needles
- Exposure to other people’s blood & body fluids
- Unprotected sex
- Exposure to certain chemicals / toxins
Signs & Symptoms
What are the signs & symptoms of liver diseases?
Liver disease doesn’t always cause noticeable signs & symptoms. If signs & symptoms do occur, they may include:
- Skin & eyes that appear yellowish (jaundice)
- Abdominal pain & swelling
- Swelling in the legs & ankles
- Itchy skin
- Changes in colour of urine & stool
- Chronic fatigue
- Nausea / vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Tendency to bruise easily
Why homeopathy?
Homeopathy is extremely effective in management of large variety of liver diseases.
Diagnosis
How are liver diseases diagnosed?
- Liver function tests (LFTs)
- Complete blood count test (CBC)
- Imaging tests — CT, MRI, Ultrasound etc.,
- Liver biopsy
Homeopathic over Allopathic
What are the advantages of homeopathic medicines over allopathic treatment?
Allopathic treatment | Possible side-effects of allopathic treatment | Advantages of homeopathy |
Antibiotics & antivirals |
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Steroids |
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Surgical interventions (Hepatic resection, shunt procedures, & liver transplantation) |
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* Treatment results may vary from person to person
Treatment
Treatment at Drs Homeo International
Identify root causes | Natural medicines | Guidance for life-style modifications |
Mindfulness — Consulting a doctor in the early stages helps to keep the disease arrested & in almost all cases improvement is seen to an extent where disease becomes completely undetectable | Natural medicines:
| Eat / drink / take:
Limit:
Avoid:
Vitamins & supplements
Regular moderate exercise is very important |
*** Constitutional homeopathic treatment, along with the lifestyle changes, can work wonders in treating liver diseases & control the symptoms
** Diet & life-style medication are the cornerstone in prevention & treatment of liver disease
* Homeopathy is often given in conjunction with conventional medicines as most of the patients try homeopathy in the advanced stages, so a total cure is very difficult
Why Drs Homeo International?
At Drs Homeo International Homeo, we have treated liver disease patients effectively with a success rate of 96%. Pie diagram — Cured (96%); No significant change (3%); No change at all (1%)
Prevention
How can we prevent liver diseases?
- Drink alcohol in moderation
- Avoid risky behavior — Use a condom during sex. If you choose to have tattoos or body piercings, be picky about cleanliness & safety when selecting a shop
- Get vaccinated for hepatitis A & B
- Be careful about drug interactions — Take prescription & nonprescription drugs only when needed & only in recommended doses. Don’t mix medications & alcohol
- Avoid contact with other people’s blood & body fluids
- Keep your food safe — Wash your hands thoroughly before eating / preparing foods
- Take care with aerosol sprays — Make sure to use these products in a well-ventilated area, & wear a mask when spraying insecticides, fungicides, paint & other toxic chemicals
- Protect your skin — Wear gloves, long sleeves, a hat & a mask so that chemicals aren’t absorbed through your skin when using insecticides & other toxic chemicals,
- Maintain a balanced weight — Obesity can cause fatty liver disease