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Health Encyclopedia: Cirrhosis Introduction

Introduction

Cirrhosis is an irreversible result of various disorders that damage liver cells over time. Eventually, damage becomes so extensive that the normal structure of the liver is distorted and its function is impaired.

Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease that causes damage to liver tissue, scarring of the liver (fibrosis - nodular regeneration), progressive decrease in liver function, excessive fluid in the abdomen (ascites), bleeding disorders (coagulopathy), increased pressure in the bl...

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Health Guide

Hepatitis: Outlook

OutlookIn most cases of acute viral hepatitis, recovery is complete and the liver returns to normal within 2 - 8 weeks. In a small number of cases of hepatitis B or C, the condition can be prolonged... Read more »

Cirrhosis: Highlights

...drank 4 or more cups of coffee a day cut their risk by 80%.Milk thistle does not reduce deaths from liver disease caused by alcohol or hepatitis, suggests a 2005 review in the Cochrane Database.... Read more »

Hepatitis: Introduction

Hepatitis is a disorder in which viruses or other mechanisms produce inflammation in liver cells, resulting in their injury or destruction. The liver is the largest organ in the body,... Read more »

Cirrhosis: Diagnosis

A physical examination may reveal the following in a patient with cirrhosis:The cirrhotic liver is firm and often enlarged. The liver may feel rock-hard. (In advanced stages of cirrhosis,... Read more »

Cirrhosis: Causes

CausesSeveral processes can lead to cirrhosis.AlcoholismAlcoholism particularly endangers the liver. Alcoholic cirrhosis (also sometimes referred to as portal, Laennec's, nutritional, or micronodular... Read more »

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