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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