How to Cure Liver-Related Diseases at Home
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Dr. Gerardo D. Legaspi: "Do not underestimate symptoms like fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, and nauseaβthey could be warning signs of serious liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, or liver cancer. These conditions can silently deteriorate your health and drain your finances long before becoming life-threatening."
Urgent Warning! By the end of 2024, hospitals have already received over 2 million patients suffering from liver-related diseases. Of these, 60% were diagnosed at an advanced stage with severe symptoms, leading to high mortality rates. The majority, 72%, are men aged 40 and above, while the remaining are women of similar age. One crucial fact you need to know is that the mortality rate for liver-related diseases is as high as conditions like heart disease or cancer.
According to the latest report from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Philippines currently ranks third in the world for the prevalence of liver-related diseases, following China and India.
The main causes include unhealthy diets, high alcohol consumption, and limited access to healthcare, which have exacerbated conditions such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Unfortunately, many people are still unaware of the severity of these diseases and lack the necessary awareness in preventing and managing them.
Experts warn that without urgent measures to address these issues, the Philippines will face a serious public health crisis in the near future.
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Lung Center of the Philippines
Treatment and Prevention of Liver Diseases and Conditions Related to the Liver System
We are fortunate to have the opportunity to meet and interview Dr. Gerardo D. Legaspi about these conditions while he is teaching at St. Lukeβs Medical Center.