Cirrhosis of the

Liver

Liam McNamara
George Hartshorn
Chris McMillian
Common Health Issues in
Nicaragua
Inabilities to access
Communicable
health care
6.3% of nation is
diseases
insured Infant and Maternal
Communicable mortality
diseases Poor nutrition
Non-communicable Congenital
diseases malformations
Cardiovascular
disease
Long-term effects of alcohol
abuse:
Cirrhosis of the liver
Causes
Fatty liver, chronic viral infections, alcohol
abuse
Diagnosis
Full physical and abdominal exam
Cirrhotic liver is bumpy and irregular
Normal Cirrhotic
liver liver
Cirrhosis: signs and symptoms

Loss of appetite
Weight fluctuation
Jaundice
Abdominal swelling and pain
Dark urine
Treatment and Barriers to
Treatment
Treatment
No cures available; scars the tissue
Ceasing the consumption of alcohol
Anti-viral medication or steroids to reduce liver
cell injury
Barriers
Financial
Lack of education
Cirrhosis of the Liver:
prevention
Prevent the abuse of alcohol
Vaccination against Hepatitis B
An intake of daily vitamins
Low fat, well-balanced paleo diet
References
"Child and Maternal Health Issues in Nicaragua." Child
and Maternal Health Issues in Nicaragua. N.p., n.d. Web.
21 Apr. 2014.
"Cirrhosis of the Liver Stages, Causes, Symptoms,
Treatments." WebMD. WebMD, 28 Feb. 0000. Web. 20
Apr. 2014.
"The Progression of Liver Disease." American Liver
Foundation -. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2014.