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Going thru lots of tests. The last series of Cat-Scans showed bleeding in my brain.
More Cat-Scans coming. Scar Tissue is evident in the Liver. Doing Heart Tests very soon also.
Major concern is a condition called Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) from the Liver.
It is a deterioration in brain function observed in people with acute liver failure of chronic liver disease. The brain is a very sensitive organ and relies on a healthy liver in order to properly function.
The liver filters out the ?bad? from the ?good? from what is sent from the intestines, it also plays an important role in producing blood clotting factors (proteins that help your blood clot) and helping to control glucose levels in the blood. When your liver is severely damaged, it can no longer remove these toxic molecules or produce the vital elements. In addition, the sick liver releases toxic molecules. A combination of all these factors (including an accumulation of toxins in the blood) affects the brain from properly functioning, causing HE.
One of the very bad toxin is Ammonia which is a molecule produced by bacteria within our intestine following digestion of food (primarily proteins). It is normally removed by the liver. However, when the liver is damaged, ammonia builds up in the blood which can easily enter the brain. At elevated concentrations, ammonia is toxic to the brain having a direct effect on the pH factor (acid/alkaline balance), metabolism and membrane potential (equilibrium of nerve cells). In turn, this leads to numerous alterations in the brain causing your brain cells (neurons) not to function properly. Inflammation and oxidative stress are other factors which can be detrimental to the brain. These factors can be released into the bloodstream as a result of the damaged liver or can be produced locally in the brain.
Fatigue, Slurred speech and Sluggish movement are my main concerns....i have no energy at all !
I have very excellent doctors and my family support is fantastic.
Thanks for asking and the concern Joker.
More Cat-Scans coming. Scar Tissue is evident in the Liver. Doing Heart Tests very soon also.
Major concern is a condition called Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) from the Liver.
It is a deterioration in brain function observed in people with acute liver failure of chronic liver disease. The brain is a very sensitive organ and relies on a healthy liver in order to properly function.
The liver filters out the ?bad? from the ?good? from what is sent from the intestines, it also plays an important role in producing blood clotting factors (proteins that help your blood clot) and helping to control glucose levels in the blood. When your liver is severely damaged, it can no longer remove these toxic molecules or produce the vital elements. In addition, the sick liver releases toxic molecules. A combination of all these factors (including an accumulation of toxins in the blood) affects the brain from properly functioning, causing HE.
One of the very bad toxin is Ammonia which is a molecule produced by bacteria within our intestine following digestion of food (primarily proteins). It is normally removed by the liver. However, when the liver is damaged, ammonia builds up in the blood which can easily enter the brain. At elevated concentrations, ammonia is toxic to the brain having a direct effect on the pH factor (acid/alkaline balance), metabolism and membrane potential (equilibrium of nerve cells). In turn, this leads to numerous alterations in the brain causing your brain cells (neurons) not to function properly. Inflammation and oxidative stress are other factors which can be detrimental to the brain. These factors can be released into the bloodstream as a result of the damaged liver or can be produced locally in the brain.
Fatigue, Slurred speech and Sluggish movement are my main concerns....i have no energy at all !
I have very excellent doctors and my family support is fantastic.
Thanks for asking and the concern Joker.
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We all think about you often. We know it's difficult on you....but your positive outlook and how you are keeping your spirits up gives us hope that you will turn around. We are all pulling for you and we hope to hear some good news from you in the coming months.
We will be thinking of you during the time you will be getting new cat scans. While many of us here aren't exactly religious, I am certain that a few prayers for your health could do no harm. Those of us who are spiritual, we will specifically pray for you. Take care and continue to keep your spirits up. Really good to hear from you. :0074
