These changes in feces may be a sign of advanced cirrhosis, the most severe phase of fatty liver disease.Also known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, fatty liver disease is the name for a range of liver diseases not associated with alcohol consumption. As the name suggests, it is caused by the accumulation of fat in the liver. Although it does not cause problems in the early stages, if left untreated, it can lead to liver failure and even liver cancer.
The liver is one of our vital organs with over 500 functions. Thus, any liver problems can affect several parts of the body. This is especially true when fatty liver disease reaches its most severe stage, known as cirrhosis.
Cirrhosis occurs only after years of liver damage.
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“Cirrhosis is the scarring of the liver caused by continuous, long-term damage to the liver. Scar tissue replaces healthy tissue in the liver and prevents the liver from working properly. The damage caused by cirrhosis cannot be reversed and can eventually become so extensive that your liver stops functioning. This is called liver failure. Cirrhosis of the liver can be fatal. It usually takes years for the condition to reach this stage, and treatment can help slow its progression,” hepatologist Alla Yuzhnova tells MedicForum.
In the early stages, cirrhosis does not always show symptoms, but as it worsens, you can recognize about the problem. Changes in feces may indicate that something is wrong with your liver. “Black tarry stool” is a symptom of advanced liver cirrhosis.
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If you notice this orblood in your vomit, it is recommended that you seek immediate medical attention.
“This is due to blood cannot pass through the liver properly, causing an increase in blood pressure in the vein that carries blood from the intestines to the liver (portal vein).
The increase in blood pressure causes blood to pass through the smaller, more fragile vessels that line stomach and esophagus (varicose veins). They can burst under high blood pressure, leading to internal bleeding, which is visible in vomit and/or stool.
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