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Can Cirrhosis Cause Diabetes Type 2?
Causes
Several processes can lead to cirrhosis.
Alcoholism
Chronic alcoholism particularly endangers the liver by causing alcoholic liver disease (also called alcohol-induced liver disease). Alcoholic liver disease includes fatty liver (build-up of fat cells in the liver), alcoholic hepatitis (inflammation of the liver caused by chronic drinking), and alcoholic cirrhosis. Alcoholic cirrhosis is the primary type of cirrhosis in the U.S. It develops in 10 - 20% of heavy drinkers, usually after 10 -...
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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: Diagnosis
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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: Bleeding Episodes
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Bleeding EpisodesPreventing an Initial Bleeding Episode. About half of patients with mild-to-moderate cirrhosis have esophageal varices (abnormal... Read more »
Primary biliary cirrhosis
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Primary biliary cirrhosis is irritation and swelling (inflammation) of the bile ducts of the liver, which blocks the flow of bile. This obstruction... Read more »
Cirrhosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver and poor liver function. It is the final phase of chronic liver disease. Alternative Names Liver... Read more »
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