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Cirrhosis is severe scarring of the liver. This serious condition can be caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis or chronic alcoholism.
Each time your liver is injured — whether by excessive alcohol consumption or another cause, such as infection — it tries to repair itself. In the process, scar tissue forms. As cirrhosis gets worse, more and more scar tissue forms, making it difficult for the liver to do its job. Advanced cirrhosis is life-threatening....
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Cirrhosis often has no symptoms until liver damage is severe. When symptoms do occur, they may include:
A wide range of diseases and conditions can damage the liver and lead to cirrhosis.
Some of the causes include:
Treatment for cirrhosis depends on the cause and extent of your liver damage. The goals of treatment are to slow the progression of scar tissue in the liver and to prevent or treat symptoms and complications of cirrhosis. You may need to be hospitalized if you have severe liver damage.
In early cirrhosis, it may be possible to minimize damage to the liver by treating the underlying cause. The options include:...
Lower your risk of cirrhosis by taking these steps to care for your liver:
For informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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