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Liver cirrhosis; Cryptogenic chronic liver disease
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- Avoid sexual contact with a person who has acute or chronic hepatitis B or C.
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Liver Cirrhosis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Cirrhosis is a term that refers to a group of chronic diseases of the liver in which normal liver cells are damaged and replaced by scar tissue,... Read more »
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
There are two types of biliary cirrhosis: primary and secondary. Both types are characterized by cholestasis which impairs liver function. Secondary... Read more »
Cirrhosis: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cirrhosis is an irreversible condition. Treatment goals are to slow the progression of liver damage and reduce the risk of further complications.... Read more »
Cirrhosis: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A damaged liver affects almost every bodily process, including the functions of the digestive, hormonal, and circulatory systems. Decompensated... Read more »
Cirrhosis: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesSeveral processes can lead to cirrhosis.AlcoholismChronic alcoholism particularly endangers the liver by causing alcoholic liver disease (also... Read more »
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