Treat Acute Liver Diseases With Homeopathy

After skin, the liver is the second largest organ in the human body. This vital organ is approximately the size of a football. It is present on the right side just under the ribcage. Liver diseases refer to any problem that adversely affects the liver and prevents the liver from functioning normally. It is important to timely treat liver diseases or else they can lead to scarring of the liver or cirrhosis and even liver cancer and liver failure.

What are the signs and symptoms of liver disease?

• Jaundice or yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin is the most common sign of liver problems. Other signs and symptoms of liver problems are:
• Pain in the belly or abdomen particularly on the right side
• Lack of appetite
• Nausea and vomiting
• Easy bruising tendency
• Changes in the color of stool or urine
• Fatigue
• Edema or swelling in legs or arms
• Ascites or build-up of fluid in the abdomen

What are the causes of liver diseases?

Liver diseases are on the rise as they are related to increasing rates of obesity. It is estimated that 20% to 30% of people have a non-alcoholic fatty liver disease which is marked by excess fat in the liver. This may be related to conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes.

Common causes of liver diseases

Infections– Diseases like Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C are liver diseases caused by viral infection.

Autoimmune liver diseases– Autoimmune hepatitis and primary biliary cholangitis are liver diseases in which the body’s immune system mistakenly targets and attacks the liver.

Genetics– Hemochromatosis and Wilson disease are liver diseases that occur due to inherited faulty genes.

Cancer– Noncancerous (benign) or malignant tumours can develop in the liver due to the multiplication of abnormal liver cells.

Consuming an excess of toxins– Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease develops due to the consumption of excess fat and alcoholic fatty liver disease develops from the consumption of excess alcohol.

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What are the risk factors to have liver disease?

• The various risk factors to develop liver problems are
• Having someone in the family who has liver disease
• Being overweight and also having high blood pressure and diabetes
• Consuming alcohol in excess or having an alcohol use disorder
• Having anaemia or gall bladder-related problems
• Having medicines that are known to harm the liver

What are the complications of liver problems?

It is important to timely and properly treat liver diseases or else many complications may arise. Liver diseases cause liver cirrhosis or scarring of the liver in which the healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue over time. As more and more healthy tissue is replaced by scar tissue the liver tends to lose the ability to function normally. This can in the end lead to liver failure.
Also, there are some types of acute liver problems that potentially raise the risk of developing liver cancer.

How can liver problems be prevented?

• There are certain diet and lifestyle changes that can significantly help in preventing liver diseases.
• Restrict or avoid the intake of alcohol
• Avoid intake of food items that have high fructose or trans fats.
• Exercise regularly
• Limit consumption of red meat
• Manage intake of certain over-the-counter and prescription medicines which can cause liver injury
• Have safe sex and avoid sharing needles to prevent contracting viral hepatitis

What are the diagnostic tools to detect liver problems?

For accurate diagnosis of liver problems one or more of the following tests may be recommended

• Blood tests- To measure the levels of various liver enzymes in the blood. It also includes the international normalized ratio (INR) which is a blood clotting test.
• Imaging tests- This includes ultrasound, CT scan or.
• Liver biopsy
• Liver tests can also be advised during treatment to know if the liver problem is getting well or worse and also to determine if the treatment is working right.

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How homeopathy can help in the treatment of liver problems?

Several of the diseases involving the liver have no specific solution in the conventional system of medicine. Homeopathy on the other hand can provide a safe and effective solution for the treatment of various liver diseases. Even for advanced cases of liver problems with cirrhosis where a permanent cure may not be possible homeopathic remedies arrest the further progression of the disease.

In cases of liver diseases where complications such as ascites or accumulation of large quantity of fluid in the abdomen, and oesophageal varices or bleeding from the dilated veins present in the food pipe have already set in homeopathy can help to effectively manage such cases and ensure good quality of life for the person.

Even in cases of hepatocellular carcinoma homeopathy can help to arrest the problem, improve the quality of life and significantly increase the lifespan of the patient. In such advanced cases of liver problems where close monitoring and hospital management are required homeopathic medicines are given along with conventional treatment for a better outcome.

Prolonged treatment lasting for even many years is often needed for difficult liver diseases which are considered incurable or irreversible. However, liver problems such as viral hepatitis get better in a relatively short duration of treatment

The best homeopathic medicine to treat any liver disease is constitutional homeopathic medicine. Such medicine is prescribed after eliciting symptoms from both the mental and physical spheres of the patient.

Common homeopathic medicines for acute liver diseases

Carduus marianus-This medicine is suitable to treat liver problems with soreness, pain and jaundice. Dropsical conditions as well as hemorrhages especially due to liver diseases respond well to this remedy. It is also used to treat influenza when the liver is affected.

Nux vomica– It is suited to people who lead a sedentary life and consume fatty food or even stimulants such as alcohol or coffee in excess. They are usually of zealous and fiery temperament and stay awake till late at night. They tend to have engorgement o the liver with stitching pain and soreness. They have a frequent ineffectual desire for stools and pass only small quantities every time.

Lycopodium clavatum– It is suited to treat people who suffer from liver problems with distension of the abdomen due to flatulence. The symptoms aggravate from 4-8 pm. These people desire sweets and everything warm to eat and drink.

Chelidonium majus– It is suited to treat jaundice due to hepatic and gall bladder obstruction. There is fermentation and sluggish bowels and constipation with hard, round sheep dung-like stools. Such people desire hot food and drink and are relieved by it. The pain typically goes from the stomach to the back and right shoulder blade and is relieved temporarily by eating.

CONCLUSION

The liver is an essential organ of the body. Liver disease refers to any problem that prevents the liver from functioning normally. Signs and symptoms of liver problems are jaundice, pain in the right side of the abdomen, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, swelling in arms or legs and ascites. Chronic viral hepatitis and excessive alcohol consumption are the commonest causes of liver problems. One of the causes of liver diseases is found to be an increase in the rate of obesity these days.

Timely treatment of liver diseases is essential or else complications such as scarring of liver tissue or cirrhosis, liver failure and even liver cancer can occur. Certain lifestyle and dietary changes such as restricting or avoiding intake of alcohol, fats, and red meat and regular exercise are effective in managing liver problems due to various causes.

Homeopathy provides a safe and effective solution for the treatment of liver diseases. Homeopathy helps to cure liver diseases in their early stages. In advanced stages of liver diseases, homeopathic remedies help to arrest further progress of the disease and significantly improve the quality of life of the patient.