Stage 4 cirrhosis because of abuse of a drink
Sanchez was a plumber, he said that two years ago, his body appeared abnormal symptoms.He was afraid to go to the hospital for examination.
Blood test results showed that he had cirrhosis.In -depth inspection also detected Sanchez liver cells seriously destroyed and calcified.In addition, Sanchez also has type 2 diabetes.
When exploiting a history of the disease, the doctor discovered that Sanchez had a habit of being addicted to alcohol.Sanchez said he had used alcohol for the past 20 years, every day he drank 1/5 bottle of vodka strong wine.
The doctor asked Sanchez to quit alcohol immediately, even the doctor warned Sanchez: "If you drink another drop of wine, you will die."
Alcohol abuse is harmful to the liver
Studies have shown that alcohol abuse is the main cause of liver problems.Alcohol contains many ethanol (alcohol).When alcohol entered the body, ethanol would follow the blood to the liver and be converted into acetaldehyde (intermediate conversion toxic to the body, especially liver cells).Next, under the effect of other enzymes in the liver, the oxidation process will help acetaldehyde convert into acetic acid, then decompose into CO2 and water excreted.
When using alcohol at dosage and high alcohol content, the liver will have to work continuously to metabolize and eliminate alcohol.However, in some cases, the liver will not secrete enough enzymes to convert acetaldehyde into acetic acid.This can affect the liver function, gradually leading to hepatitis.Hepatitis when not treated will progress into cirrhosis, alcoholic cirrhosis.
After receiving the diagnosis, Sanchez received the treatment according to the doctor's instructions.He also started to quit wine.
“I still remember it on 11/11/2022, I started to quit wine.However, the first phase of the wine was very difficult, I could not focus on working for 1 month and struggled with insomnia, ”Sanchez said.
Sanchez shared at that time he felt extremely desperate, almost nothing.
Sanchez took photos with his son Adin.(Photo: Men's Health)
Find the motivation to treat the disease
However, when looking at his 5 -year -old son Adin, the notes around the ventricular brain had more motivation to continue treating and fighting with illness.
Sanchez started to work.He also went to the gym and continued to practice.Sanchez will take the time to exercise every time.He started training with resistance wires 3 times/week.In addition, Sanchez will practice weight for about 90 minutes, and practice about 6-7 times/week.
Every day, Sanchez walked to work as a way of training.Sanchez is estimated to walk about 18,000-20,000 steps a day.Besides walking habits, Sanchez also played basketball with friends.
The regular exercise helps Sanchez significantly improve physical health, down 43kg (from 136kg to 95kg) and minimize the effective waist measurement.This is especially beneficial for the treatment of liver disease.
Sanchez started training constantly to improve health, support the treatment process.(Photo: Men's Health)
In addition to exercise, Sanchez also pays special attention to the diet.
Before and after exercise, Sanchez will recharge the body with organic protein powder from plants.With daily meals, Sanchez focuses on eating green vegetables, Greek yogurt without sugar, grilled chicken and rice.To control blood sugar, he did not eat sweets.Sanchez also limits the consumption of red meat, but sometimes he still eats steaks on dating with his wife on special occasions.
Sanchez also coordinates to treat cirrhosis with drugs to maintain the liver function until you find the appropriate liver to graft.
During a recent examination, the doctor after viewing Sanchez's blood test results, the doctor encouraged him: “His indicators have improved and positive.I don't know what he did, but continue to maintain the current habits to stabilize your health. ”
Sanchez said he did not know when he could survive, but he would try his best to fully enjoy the time with his family.