Diseases of the liver and pancreas today are quite common. The causes of the ailment can be different. The work of the liver is directly related to the pancreas, so the failure of one can lead to a complication of the condition of the second organ.
Causes and symptoms of diseases
There are many diseases of these organs. Let's talk about the most common of them.
Hepatitis. In other words, it is an inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis, perhaps, tops the list that lists liver and pancreas diseases. Symptoms of this virus: headache, vomiting, yellow skin tone, fatigue. Depending on which virus caused the disease, distinguish:
Hepatitis A - transmitted through water or food, as well as in case of non-compliance with hygiene rules. With timely treatment, this ailment does not lead to cancer and other complications.
Hepatitis B - transmitted through saliva, sperm, from mother to child. The development of the virus occurs slowly, affecting the liver and disrupting its work. May lead to cirrhosis.
Hepatitis C - transmitted by blood transfusion. This disease can lead to serious consequences in the form of cancer or cirrhosis.
Gallbladder dyskinesia. Such a disorder of the gallbladder occurs as a result of malnutrition, central nervous system disorders, allergies, various past diseases, which in turn affects the work of the liver and other organs. Symptoms of this disease include pain on the right side under the ribs, which can give off to other places.
Gall bladder stones. Remembering the diseases of the liver and pancreas, the symptoms of which we describe in the article, one can not help but remember the stones. Such a disease can to a greater extent affect the condition and function of the pancreas. It occurs for various reasons, ranging from poor nutrition and ending with infections. Stones in this organ can be for years, not letting you know. But the sooner they are detected (using ultrasound), the more likely it is to say goodbye to this problem in a medical way, rather than surgical intervention. Malfunctioning of the gallbladder can worsen the condition of the pancreas, which subsequently causes pancreatitis. A person may be disturbed by pain in the region of the liver on the right, and sometimes pain and heaviness appear in the stomach and pancreas.
Cholecystitis. This is an inflammation of the liver and bile ducts inside it. The cause of the disease is infection. A characteristic symptom of this disease is an enlarged organ and pain in the right hypochondrium, which may be accompanied by increased body temperature.
Pancreatitis If we list the diseases of the liver and pancreas, the symptoms of which we are considering, then pancreatitis, perhaps, will be one of the first in this list. Currently, many people suffer from inflammation of the pancreas. Due to improper nutrition, stones or cysts of the gallbladder can form, which significantly affects all organs. A symptom of pancreatitis is pain under the ribs on the left, especially after eating spicy, fried, smoked food, chocolate, ice cream and other products, as well as problems with a person’s stool. The use of alcohol with such a disease is strictly prohibited.
Liver cirrhosis is the presence of scars on the organ that interfere with its normal functioning, which is why it subsequently deforms. Side effects after this disease can be called bowel disease. There are two main causes of the disease - hepatitis or alcohol. Symptoms may include intestinal bleeding, fatigue, pain in the abdomen, fever, low blood sugar.
What else could be a signal for liver and pancreas disease? Symptoms: pain in the abdomen, in the right or left hypochondrium, pain after eating spicy and fatty foods; high body temperature; bad feeling. All this is a signal that you need to urgently see a doctor.
What else is characteristic of liver and pancreas diseases? Symptoms on the skin are its yellow tint. In this case, you should immediately contact an ambulance.
Many suffer from such diseases. Symptoms of liver and pancreas disease are the same for women and men.
Diseases of the liver, pancreas and children
Diseases of the liver and pancreas in children, unfortunately, happen often. The most common pancreatic disease in a child is pancreatitis. Unfortunately, it can occur asymptomatically or give pain to other organs, so often the disease of this organ is confused with gastritis, dysbiosis and others.
Causes of childhood pancreatitis
The most common causes of pancreatic inflammation are:
- trauma to the abdomen, as a result of which internal organs were affected;
- congenital malformations of the pancreatic ducts;
- disruption of the gallbladder and its ducts;
- intestinal inflammatory processes;
- individual lactose intolerance;
- improper nutrition of the child.
Today, it is not always possible to identify the cause of the appearance of pancreatic disease in a child.
Symptoms of the disease
Symptoms of a disease of the liver and pancreas in a child:
- acute or aching pain in the region of the left hypochondrium or stomach, which can give off under the left shoulder blade or shoulder, such attacks can occur after eating fatty or spicy foods;
- vomiting in a child that does not bring relief, as after a usual disorder;
- heartburn;
- lack of appetite and problems with stool;
- belching and bloating.
Child examination
In any case, at the slightest suspicion of pancreatitis in a child, you need to see a doctor who, with the help of several tests and examinations, can confirm or refute the diagnosis.
Analyzes and studies that a doctor can prescribe:
- Analysis of urine;
- saliva analysis;
- fecal analysis;
- Ultrasound scan
- endoscopy.
Liver disease in children
Currently, the risk of liver disease in newborn babies is quite high. It depends on many factors, but early detection of the problem will increase the chances of recovery and reduce the risk of complications if surgical intervention is required.
Diagnostics
In order to determine whether the liver is sick or not, it is important to pay attention to the condition of the child not only to doctors, but also to parents.
- A sign of liver damage in a child is a yellow color on the skin. Very often, this symptom is confused with the jaundice of newborn babies.
- If one of the parents has diabetes, it is necessary to inform the attending physician about this. Such a disease can be transmitted as a hereditary disease and adversely affect the work of the baby’s liver.
- Infectious diseases transmitted from mother to child are also capable of provoking diseases of this organ. Among them: hepatitis, herpes, rubella, syphilis and others.
- Another reason that causes a malfunction in the liver can be called a reaction to some drugs, which cause stagnation in the gallbladder.
- With the disease, the size of the organ can be increased, and the tummy becomes asymmetric.
Diseases of the liver and pancreas: symptoms, treatment
If a person has any symptoms of organ diseases, it is recommended to consult a specialist. You can consult a doctor - an endoscopist who can do an endoscopy (on an empty stomach) and prescribe an urine, blood, feces and other tests, as well as send for an ultrasound scan. You can also consult with a surgeon, and in cases of a child’s disease, with a pediatrician. One of the main conditions for a speedy recovery in addition to medication (or surgery) is a diet.
Proper nutrition for diseases of the liver and pancreas
The use of such products is recommended:
- arena food, it can be chicken, rabbit, beef, boiled or baked fish, steamed cutlets;
- raw and boiled vegetables, fruits, baked blocks with sugar;
- soups and borschs, weak fish broths;
- any pasta;
- porridge, mainly oat and buckwheat;
- butter (not more than twenty grams per day);
- stewed fruit, a rosehip broth;
- dairy products (with a small percentage of fat content).
- dry cookies, yesterday’s bread.
What foods are not recommended for inclusion in the diet:
- pork meat;
- any fried food;
- salted and smoked products;
- butter dough;
- onion;
- ice cream;
- chocolate;
- alcohol is strictly prohibited;
- strong tea and coffee;
- carbonated drinks.
Treatment with folk remedies
In order to cure various diseases associated with the liver and pancreas, people often resort to alternative treatment. Do not forget that this method can lead to sad consequences, so before starting treatment, you should still consult your doctor. The use of such a folk medicine for children is highly not recommended. For diseases of the liver and pancreas of a child, it is best to contact a pediatrician and treat him in a stationary mode under the supervision of specialists.
Recipes:
- Take the fruits of dill, hawthorn, mint leaves, immortelle flowers and chamomile in equal parts and pour boiling water. After such a decoction is infused, it should be filtered and squeezed. Take the medicine 1 tablespoon after meals three times a day.
- Caraway seeds, nettle leaves, yarrow mixed with calamus root and also pour boiling water. Take two tablespoons three times a day after meals.
- Valerian root, hawthorn, hop cones and chamomile are poured with boiling water, after which they take two tablespoons of tincture for the night.
Diseases of the liver and pancreas, the symptoms of which were described in the article, are unpleasant and fraught with consequences. Many people postpone the trip to the hospital due to lack of time and money, but in any case, such serious diseases require proper and timely treatment and medical supervision. For any symptoms of the disease, you should not postpone the visit to the doctor, since such a decision can have sad consequences.