Litijan syrup

“Litijan” and its protective matter protect liver; its active substances have regenerative effect on liver parenchyma within lipid degeneration intoxication, alcoholism and various infections. Syrup elements have strong anti-inflammatory effect and anti edematous effect putting liver function in normal mode.

Gall elements are in balance what leads towards stopping of production and melting of existing gallstones. “Litijan” is strong antioxidant (an oxidant is a molecule capable of slowing or preventing the oxidation of other molecules).“Litijan” syrup might be used in prophylactic way to keep liver and body healthy. It is dietary preparation prepared in a form of syrup to regularly maintenance hepatic duct. Such path comprises liver and gallbladder.

Among liver cells exist very fine, tiny canals which are gathering together making ductus hapaticus outlet. This system of canals is connected to gallbladder whose outlet makes ductus cysticus. Both canals are joining into ductus holeductus outlet which enters into small intestine - duodenum.

Bile is produced by hepatocytes in the liver, draining through the many bile ducts that penetrate the liver partly straight to small intestine and partly into specific reservoir, gallbladder.

Bile is stored in the gallbladder between meals and upon eating is discharged into the duodenum where the bile aids the process of digestion of lipids. Bile is composed of organic and inorganic matters. Inorganic matters are water, minerals and bicarbonate (serves a crucial biochemical role in the physiological pH buffering system); organic matters are bile acid, cholesterol, bile pigments, phospholipids, and mucin. Bile pigments are bilirubin and biliverdin (produce by bilirubin oxidation). They are in gallbladder. The bile acids are typically conjugated with salt or glycine and are produced by the liver from cholesterol. When bile components balance exists there is no possibility to form any biliary send or gallstone. Protective colloids are keeping bile and its components soft. Shortage of these colloids will induce sedimentation of some bile elements and components making biliary sediments - gallstones within the gallbladder. Different inflammatory process will contribute to s production as well as shortage in vitamins (making desquamation of epithelial canal cells). Inflammatory processes in hepatic path might be induced by infection and no infective matters. Changes are: liver swelling, wider or narrow biliary canals and biliary paths, thickness of bile bag walls, bended bile bag and cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is a consequence of chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrous scar tissue as well as regenerative nodules (lumps that occur as a result of a process in which damaged tissue is regenerated), leading to progressive loss of liver function.

Natural Treatment of liver-hepatitis B

Below are some herbal remedies that can be used to help treat, and possibly cure, Hepatitis B:

Take Bupleurum in supplemental form daily. Bupleurum has been shown to reduce the symptoms and blood liver enzyme levels in both children and adults with Hepatitis B.

Take 3 to 4 grams of Cordyceps in supplemental form twice per day. Cordyceps has been proven effective in reducing fibrosis and improving immune and liver function in patients with Hepatitis B.

Take Milk Thistle in supplemental form 2-3 times throughout the day. Milk Thistle has been shown to help treat all types of liver disease, including Hepatitis B. Milk Thistle has been proven to help reduce inflammation of the liver, and has helped to cure the condition for some patients, especially taken with other treatments.

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Treatment of liver(hepatitis)

Granulomatous hepatitis is a condition in which abnormal collections of white blood cells collect in the liver.

Fortunately, most people recover completely from hepatitis A, E and nonviral hepatitis. Mild flare-ups may occur over a period of several months with viral hepatitis. Each flare-up is usually less severe than the initial attack, and a relapse does not necessarily indicate that complete recovery will not take place.

Unfortunately, hepatitis B, C and D can linger in the body, producing chronic, perhaps lifelong, infection. Additionally, carriers of the hepatitis virus can infect others, even though they feel perfectly well. They may face risks of liver disease (cirrhosis and liver cancer) in the future.

Symptoms of Hepatitis

Hepatitis produces an initial �acute phase,� often with few if any symptoms. If there are symptoms, they tend to mimic "flu-like" symptoms such as:

• mild fever

• muscle or joint aches

• nausea

• vomiting

• loss of appetite

• slight abdominal pain

• diarrhea

• fatigue

The acute phase and its symptoms is rarely serious or fatal, although occasionally a so-called fulminant or rapidly progressing form leads to death.

As the condition worsens, the person also may experience these additional symptoms:

• jaundice (yellowed skin, mucous membranes and eye-whites)

• dark urine

• light colored stools that may contain pus

• itching

• enlarged spleen (symptom of alcoholic hepatitis only)

• hives

• headache (symptom of toxic/drug-induced hepatitis only)

• dizziness (symptom of toxic/drug-induced hepatitis only)

• drowsiness (symptom of toxic/drug-induced hepatitis only)

• circulation problems (symptom of toxic/drug-induced hepatitis only)

The course of the hepatitis and the different outcomes after the acute phase that distinguish the various types.

Diagnosis of Hepatitis

The doctor will take a thorough medical history with emphasis on the patient�s medications, alcohol consumption, previous surgeries and sexual activity. He or she may palpate the area over the liver to check for tenderness or enlargement.

If the skin becomes jaundiced and the person is exhibiting other symptoms of hepatitis, the doctor will do various lab tests, such as blood tests and liver panel tests. Additional lab tests include the antibody tests (ELISA II, RIBA II) and thehepatitis C RNA test via PCR technology for diagnosis of hepatitis C only.

If needed, the doctor may also perform a liver biopsy where a small portion of the liver would be taken for further examination under a microscope.

Treatment of Hepatitis

There is no specific treatment for hepatitis A. The doctor will recommend the abstinence of alcohol and drugs during recovery. Most cases of hepatitis A resolve themselves spontaneously.

The only treatment for hepatitis B is rest, combined with a high protein/high carbohydrate diet to repair damaged liver cells and protect the liver. If hepatitis B persists, the doctor may recommend an antiviral agent called interferon.

The only approved treatment for hepatitis C virus, and the only one with demonstrated efficacy, is interferon alfa-2b (Intron A).

Currently, there is not effective treatment for hepatitis D and E.

For treatment of nonviral hepatitis, the doctor will first remove the harmful substance by flushing out the stomach via inducing vomiting or hyperventilation. If necessary, the patient with drug-induced hepatitis will be treated with corticosteroids.

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Medications and the Liver

Since all medications are processed through the liver at least to some degree, people with liver disease must become aware of which medications can cause liver damage, which medications can worsen preexisting liver disease, and which medications are safe to take. It is the liver’s job to detoxify any substances that are potentially harmful to the body. An already damaged and weakened liver must work much harder than a healthy liver in order to accomplish this task. When a person with liver disease ingests a potentially hepatotoxic drug, this puts an additional strain on the liver and can result in further liver injury or possibly even liver failure. Even people with a healthy liver can develop liver disease as a consequence of ingesting a toxic medication or drug.

In general, people with liver disease should avoid medications known to be hepatotoxic. People who must be treated with a medication that is potentially hepatotoxic should have their LFTs closely monitored by their doctors. If a person’s LFTs become greater than three times baseline values, the medication causing these elevations should be discontinued. Also, it is essential that people with liver disease inform their liver specialists of every medication or drug that they are taking—including herbs, over-the-counter drugs and/or recreational drugs. There is no reason for the patient to expect the doctor to be judgmental. Her goal is the same as the patient’s. Therefore, complete information should be provided to the doctor concerning prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and herbal and alternative therapies. Remember, a doctor’s objective is to help her patient get better and to help protect her patient from unintentional additional liver damage.

Liver disease-the Pancreas

Anatomy of the pancreas:

The pancreas is an elongated, tapered organ located across the back of the abdomen, behind the stomach. The right side of the organ (called the head) is the widest part of the organ and lies in the curve of the duodenum. The tapered left side extends slightly upward (called the body of the pancreas) and ends near the spleen (called the tail).

The pancreas is made up of two types of tissue:

• exocrine tissue
  The exocrine tissue secretes digestive enzymes. These enzymes are secreted into a network of ducts that join the main pancreatic duct, which runs the length of the pancreas.

• endocrine tissue
  The endocrine tissue, which consists of the islets of Langerhans, secretes hormones into the bloodstream.

Functions of the pancreas:

The pancreas has digestive and hormonal functions:

• The enzymes secreted by the exocrine tissue in the pancreas help break down carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and acids in the duodenum. These enzymes travel down the pancreatic duct into the bile duct in an inactive form. When they enter the duodenum, they are activated. The exocrine tissue also secretes a bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid in the duodenum (the first section of the small intestine).

• The hormones secreted by the endocrine tissue in the pancreas are insulin and glucagon (which regulate the level of glucose in the blood), and somatostatin (which prevents the release of the other two hormones).