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Liver- Definition, Diseases and Care

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Definition Of Liver 

Only vertebrates have liver. Situated in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen  and below the diaphragm it detoxifies various  metabolites, synthesizes proteins  and produces biochemicals which necessary for digestion and growth.

 Diseases Of Liver

Some of the major diseases associated with liver are  liver Cancer, hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver failure,  ascites,  hemochromatosis, primary sclerroshing cholangitis and primary biliary cirrhosis.   

Care Of Liver

Prevention is better than cure.  Above mentioned diseases are dangerous for whose treatment a qualified doctor should be consulted with. But following measures are very useful and effective in to guard you against the liver diseases

      1.Eat a balanced diet

       You should always try your best to avoid high calorie-meals, saturated fat, refined carbohydrates i-e  white bread, white rice and regular pasta) and sugars. Don’t eat raw or undercooked shellfish. For a well-adjusted diet, fiber is best for you.

     2. Use alcohol responsibly. 

      Medically it is proven that  alcoholic beverages  create many health problems. They can  cause damage or destroy liver cells and scar your liver. Better talk to your doctor about what amount of alcohol is right for you. You may be advised to drink alcohol only in moderation or to quit completely. 

     3. Avoid toxins. 

        Toxins are very much likely to injure liver cells. So limit direct contact with toxins from cleaning and aerosol products, insecticides, chemicals, and additives to avoid liver injuries.. When you have to necessarily use aerosols ensure that the room is ventilated and you wear a mask..

1   4.Maintain a healthy weight.

         Your obesity or even somewhat overweight  puts you in danger of having a fatty liver that can lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) -one of the fastest growing forms of liver disease. To be safe from it weight loss can play an important part in helping to reduce liver fat.

1   5. Exercise regularly

        Doing exercise consistently will  help you burn triglycerides for fuel and will  also reduce liver fat largely. 

 6. Avoid  Drugs
      Drugs like marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics (pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives) used non-medically harm you liver so you better keep them at arm's length. 

     7. Get vaccinated

Another best way for caring liver or getting it treated is to get vaccinated for hepatitis A and hepatitis B. Unfortunately, there’s no vaccine against the hepatitis C virus. 

1  8. Drink Sufficient Water Daily

        For healthy liver hydration is essential so drink  lot of water daily. 

 9. Do Safe sex.

     Unsafe sex or sex with multiple partners increases your risk of hepatitis B and hepatitis C so do safe sex for your liver sake. 

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