Special consideration for LIVER is nowadays a serious health matter. Every people give special attention to liver regarding diet, alcoholic drinks... As a doctor you have to meet many people in your clinic who ask you question to save liver. Here you can read some important basic points regarding care for liver.
Protein deficiency produces liver necrosis. Caseinogen of
milk, animal proteins ( rich in methionine ) in diet prevent fatty liver
necrosis.
Proteins and aminoacids are useful in preventing liver
damage; but administration in acute liver failure & hepatic coma is
harmful.
Intravenous or oral administration of aminoacids or protein
hydrolysates shouldnot be done when liver is severely damaged. Deposition of
fat in liver cells is a manifestation of dietary protein deficiency or toxic injury
to liver.
Glucose is stored in body as glycogen in liver. Glycogen protects livercells against
damaged.In severe liver damage when proteins & fat cannot be given;
carbohydrates are useful to meet calorie need and for protection of liver.
Oral potassium supplement in the form of fruit juice may be
required during diuretic therapy in cirrhosis, because of its loss in urine.
Injury to liver by toxic agents and deficiency states is
enhanced by simultaneous administration of alcohol. Alcohol supplies calorie
that cannot be stored in liver as glycogen. Alcohol also has its direct action
in lipid metabolism in liver.
Stomach irritation by alcohol reduces appetite and food
intake. Nutrient deficiencies make the liver vulnerable to infections and
toxins.In malnourished patients , consumption of alcohol produces acute liver
damage & jaundice that resemble virus jaundice.
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