Cirrhosis of Liver

Cirrhosis of the liver occurs when normal liver cells are replaced by fibrous scar tissues preventing the liver from functioning effectively. This damage is irreparable and the tissue irrecoverable.
Causes
Alcohol abuse appears to be the prime cause in a majority of cases.
Chemical abuse, for example, over - doses of paracetamol, as well as cleaning fluids or anaesthetics, may cause cirrhosis.
Hepatitis 'B' or glandular fever is a predisposing factor.
Signs & Symptoms
Early stage-Nearly none.Advanced stage:
Loss of sexual desire.
Tingling sensation in hands and feet.
Weight loss.
Enlargement of breasts in women and shrinkage of testicles in men.
Swelling of abdomen with characteristic fine red vein lines on skin.
Herbal Medicines
2. tsp fresh lemon juice.
1 tsp crushed onion juice.
This mixture should be taken on empty stomach in the morning for 3 months to resolve cirrhosis.
Ayurvedic Remedies
Ayurveda has been treating this disorder with a high success rate.
Yakrut Pippali is the drug of choice along with a herbo-mineral compound called Arogya vardhini. This should be taken under direct supervision of a competent Ayurvedic physician.
Punarnava Mandoor 1 tablet thrice daily with water after meals for 2 to 3 months gives excellent results.
Cytozen tablet (Charak) 1 tablet twice daily for 6 to 12 weeks.