Cirrhosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 11, 2023 · 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.
Cirrhosis of the Liver: Signs & Symptoms, Causes, Stages
WEBJul 26, 2023 · Cirrhosis of the liver is permanent scarring that damages your liver and interferes with its functioning. It can lead to liver failure. Cirrhosis is the result of persistent liver damage over many years. Alcohol and drugs, viruses and metabolic factors are the most common causes.
Cirrhosis of the Liver: Symptoms, Stages & Treatment - WebMD
WEBJan 8, 2024 · Cirrhosis is a condition in which scar tissue gradually replaces your healthy liver cells. It usually happens over a long period, often due to infection, other diseases, or...
Cirrhosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 11, 2023 · 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.
Cirrhosis of the liver life expectancy: Stages, prognosis, and more
WEBOct 11, 2023 · Summary. Cirrhosis of the liver is a serious condition, causing scarring and permanent damage to the liver. Life expectancy depends on the stage and type of liver cirrhosis,...
Cirrhosis of the Liver: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
WEBApr 4, 2024 · Cirrhosis refers to the replacement of normal liver tissue with non-living scar tissue. It is always related to other liver diseases. The most common causes of Cirrhosis are Hepatitis C, Alcohol-related Liver Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease or …
Symptoms & Causes of Cirrhosis - NIDDK
WEBmild pain or discomfort over the liver in the upper right side of the abdomen, or belly. muscle loss and weakness. muscle cramps. sexual problems. As liver function gets worse, people with cirrhosis may have other symptoms, including. bruising and bleeding easily. confusion, difficulty thinking, memory loss, personality changes, or sleep disorders.
Chronic Liver Disease/Cirrhosis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBCirrhosis is when scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue. This stops the liver from working normally. Cirrhosis is a long-term (chronic) liver disease. The damage to your liver builds up over time. The liver is your body’s largest internal organ. It lies up under your ribs on the right side of your belly.
Cirrhosis - NIDDK - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive …
WEBLast Reviewed June 2023. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Overview of cirrhosis, a condition in which your liver is scarred and permanently damaged. Describes causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment.
Liver problems - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Anything that damages the liver also can cause liver problems, including viruses, alcohol use and obesity. Over time, conditions that damage the liver can lead to scarring, called cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can lead to liver failure, a life-threatening condition.
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