Diffuse changes in liver and pancreatic tissue as such are not a disease. This is a consequence of certain processes in the body that occur quite a long time, the modification of the structure of tissues, organ cells, changes in size and other deviations. Diffusion can be detected by ultrasound. And only on the basis of the conclusion of ultrasound, clinical development, complaints, possible additional tests and examinations the doctor can put the final correct diagnosis.
Signs of diffuse changes in the liver and pancreas
There are a lot of signs of pathological changes, it is worth paying attention to the slightest of their manifestations and turning to specialists. These include:
- weakness, lethargy;
- fast fatiguability;
- headache, sometimes fainting;
- first a change in the color of the sclera of the eyes, and then the skin as a manifestation of icterus;
- discoloration of feces and darkening of urine;
- a feeling of heaviness, pain on the right under the ribs.
The pains are aching and can last a whole day. They are strengthened with any jolting - running, driving on a bad road, any physical exertion. There can also be such manifestations:
- lack of appetite;
- heartburn;
- eructation with a bitter taste;
- nausea;
- vomiting.
When palpation is characterized by an increase in the size of the examined organs.
Causes of diffuse changes in the liver and pancreas
To the causes of the appearance of diffuse changes in the cells of the liver and pancreas can be attributed the following:
- malnutrition (consumption of spicy, salty, fatty, sweet food, muffins, flour products);
- smoking and alcohol;
- genetic heredity;
- constant stress;
- excessive and long use of antibiotics, other potent drugs;
- chronic or acute pancreatitis;
- various diseases of the digestive tract;
- viruses;
- autoimmune hepatitis ;
- cirrhosis;
- pancreatitis;
- diabetes;
- elderly age;
- obesity or vice versa, a sharp decrease in weight.
Also, the list can include a violation of blood circulation in the pancreas and liver with:
- obstruction of blood vessels;
- atherosclerosis;
- atherosclerotic plaques;
- infectious and inflammatory processes;
- endocrine diseases.
Treatment of diffuse changes in the liver and pancreas
Depending on the causes of changes in the tissues of organs, it is necessary to take appropriate measures, including not only the use of medicines:
- Firstly, it is necessary to revise your daily diet - to remove foods that contribute to the emergence
pathological changes listed above. - Refuse alcohol and smoking.
- Limit exercise.
- Take enzymes .
- You can not stay in the sun for a long time.
- Refuse to bath and sauna.
- Do not get vaccinated during the period of the disease.
But the drug treatment can appoint only a doctor after a comprehensive examination.