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Liver cirrhosis makes it hard for blood to flow in the portal venous system. [39] This resistance creates a backup of blood and increases pressure. [39] This results in portal hypertension. Effects of portal hypertension include: Ascites is a build-up of fluid in the peritoneal cavity in the abdomen [40] An enlarged spleen in 35–50% of cases [6]
Indian childhood cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease of childhood characterised by cirrhosis of the liver [1] associated with the deposition of copper in the liver. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] It primarily affects children of 1–3 years of age and has a genetic predisposition.
Liver failure is the inability of the liver to perform its normal synthetic and metabolic functions as part of normal physiology. Two forms are recognised, acute and chronic (cirrhosis). [ 1 ] Recently, a third form of liver failure known as acute-on-chronic liver failure ( ACLF ) is increasingly being recognized.
Depending on the undigested component, this may affect the odor and the volume of gas created. [11] Excess dietary fiber intake is a known cause of belching, gas and bloating. Many vegetables are known to cause bloating due to high levels of fiber and undigestible sugars such as raffinose (e.g., beans, cabbage, broccoli). [12]
Chronic liver disease, such as cirrhosis, may be a cause of liver failure, a state where the liver is unable to compensate for chronic damage, and unable to meet the metabolic demands of the body. In the acute setting , this may be a cause of hepatic encephalopathy and hepatorenal syndrome .
Nearly 300 cases of unexplained hepatitis have been reported in young children. The CDC has yet to pinpoint an exact cause.