cirrhosis is a degenerative disease which is characterized by inflamed liver cells, abnormal fibrosis and development of nodules leading to obstruction and liver failure. One of the common symptoms of liver diseases is Jaundice. GLOSSARY Addison’s disease Addison's disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency and hypocortisolism, is a long-term endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough steroid hormones. Anal fissures An anal fissure is a small, oval shaped tear in skin that lines the opening of the anus Ascites Accumulation of fluid in abdominal cavity Atonic Constipation Atonic constipation is the condition where bowel activity is reduced because of lack of normal muscle tone or strength in the colon BCAA protein Protein sources which are rich in branched chain amino acids (Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine) Bland diet A diet which contains mechanically, chemically and thermally non- irritating foods that are generally soft, well cooked, low in dietary fibre and not spicy.
Carcinoma Carcinoma is the most common type of cancer. It begins in the epithelial tissue of the skin, or in the tissue that lines the internal organs, such as the liver or kidneys. UNIT- IN GASTRO INTESTINAL AND LIVER - - DIET IN GASTRO INTESTINAL AND LIVER DISORDERS Celiac disease Celiac disease is a serious digestive disorder caused by an abnormal immune reaction to gluten. Epigastric pain It is pain or discomfort right below the ribs or upper abdomen .
It can be a sign of gastro intestinal disease Fecal Oral Route Diseases can be transmitted when the stool of one host ends up in other person’s mouth. Fatty liver A condition characterized by the accumulation of fat in liver Fulminant liver disease Absence of preexisting liver disease but development of hepatic coma. Hepatic coma Coma that can occur in severe cases of liver diseases Hepatic encephalopathy Hepatic encephalopathy is a decline in brain function that occurs as a result of severe liver disease Hepatomegaly Enlargement of liver Hepatic Ischemia Hepatic ischemia is a condition in which the liver does not get enough oxygen or blood. This causes injury to liver