Chronic Liver
Chronic Liver Disease:
Chronic liver disease occurs through various health conditions. The most common conditions often stem from alcohol abuse.
Dr. Vikrant Kale is the liver specialist in Pune treating various liver diseases like liver cirrhosis, Liver Fibrosis, and other liver diseases
What is a Chronic Liver Disease:
Chronic liver disease occurs when the healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue or it affects the function of the liver. Liver diseases in this category include:
- Cirrhosis
- Fibrosis of the liver
A) Cirrhosis of the Liver:
Liver cirrhosis is one type of chronic liver disease. In liver Cirrhosis, healthy tissue is replaced by scar tissue. Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.
B) Fibrosis of the Liver:
Fibrosis is the formation of an abnormally large amount of scar tissue in the liver. It occurs when the liver attempts to repair and replace damaged cells. Many conditions can damage the liver. Fibrosis itself causes no symptoms, but severe scarring can result in cirrhosis, which can cause symptoms.
What Causes Chronic Liver Disease?
Common causes of chronic liver disease are:
- Infection
- Alcohol abuse
- Exposure to toxic chemicals
- Blocked or damaged tubes
- Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E
- Episodes of heart failure
- Viruses
- High cholesterol
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Weight loss
- Itchy skin
Treatments of the Chronic Liver Disease:
Treatment for cirrhosis depends on the cause and extent of your liver damage. The goals of treatment are to slow the progression of scar tissue in the liver and to prevent or treat symptoms and complications of cirrhosis.
Management of chronic liver disease (CLD) include:
- Treat complications and decompensations
- Liver Biopsy
- Shows the type and severity of the disease
- Can be used for staging before consideration of liver transplantation
- Liver transplantation: Liver Transplantation is the last stage of chronic liver disease. If you have a long-time liver disease then you must visit Dr. Vikrant Kale the best liver specialist in Pune.
How to Book An Appointment:
Dr. Vikrant Kale at Kaizen Gastro Care Clinic provides the best treatment for various liver diseases in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune. For more information about our comprehensive treatment options, or to request an appointment with the best liver specialist in Pune call 09763635252 / 07558423708 or Click on Book Appointment for online booking with your near hospital.
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About Dr. Vikrant Kale
Dr. Vikrant Kale is the best gastroenterologist in PCMC Pune and trained in Gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy in UK & Ireland.
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