The formation of cavities in the body of the liver filled with a liquid is called polycystic liver. The formation of one large cavity is called monocystosis. In general, these violations are not dangerous, but do not let the problem run its course.
Causes of polycystic liver disease and signs of disease
For a long time scientists failed to establish the cause of the development of polycystosis, there were put forward versions of the viral and infectious origin of the disease. Only recently, researchers have discovered a gene that causes the appearance of cysts in the body of the liver, kidneys and other organs. Thus, the disease is a congenital predisposition.
By itself, polycystic is not dangerous if the size of the cyst does not exceed 10 centimeters in diameter. Otherwise, the cavity can constrict the bile duct and cause jaundice .
Unfavorable consequences entail also a rupture of the cyst. This can happen with an abdominal injury. The rupture is the cause of internal bleeding in the liver and various kinds of suppuration. In this case, minimally invasive surgical interventions are also shown to pump fluid from the cyst cavity or liver.
Typically, polycysticosis begins in childhood, the cavity grows with the liver, so the disease is asymptomatic. Cavities are detected by examining the internal organs for the purpose of diagnosing various diseases. The first symptoms of polycystic liver appear after 30 years:
- nausea;
- pain in the right hypochondrium;
- dizziness and general weakness;
- discomfort in the stomach;
- pain when pressing on the abdomen.
Treatment of polycystic liver
How to treat polycystic liver depends on the number of cysts, their diameter and location. Operations are carried out only in neglected
Quite a widespread nature was treated with polycystic liver folk remedies. Some healers say they can provide a complete resorption of the cysts. With the help of traditional medicine, it is really possible to improve significantly the state of health in polycystosis, in the first place - to calm down unpleasant symptoms. To do this, decoction of the root of the burdock and the reed whisk is used:
- In both cases it is proposed to apply 50 g of dried and crushed vegetable raw materials to 0.5 liters of water.
- The broth should be brought to a boil and cool by wrapping the container with a cloth.
- Take 2 times a day before meals for 150 g.