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Cirrhosis Diet
The distortion of the normal liver structure by the scar tissue interferes with the flow of blood through the liver. It also handicaps the function of the liver which, through the loss of normal liver tissue, leads to failure of the liver to perform some of its critically important functions.
The normal liver...
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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: Highlights
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Causes of CirrhosisCirrhosis is a liver disease characterized by permanent scarring of the liver that interferes with its normal functions. Causes... 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 »
Cirrhosis: Treatment
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of ComplicationsTreatment of AscitesFirst-line treatment of patients with ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdomen) involves:Dietary salt... 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 »
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