Liver Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis, also known as liver cirrhosis or hepatic cirrhosis, is a condition in which the liver does not function properly due to long-term damage. This damage is characterized by the replacement of normal liver tissue by scar tissue. Typically, the disease develops slowly over months or years.
Cirrhosis itself is not an

inherited

 disease. However, some of the diseases that can cause liver damage that leads to cirrhosis are inherited diseases.
Symptoms

Diarrhea

or Abdominal bloating

or Abdominal pain

  • In the upper right region, Nonspecific, non-focal

or Difficulty passing stool

common

Weight loss

common

Yellow eyes or skin

common

Low blood pressure

common

Fever

  • Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100.4°F)

common

Swollen blood vessels on the skin that looks like a spiders web

  • Over upper body

common

Itchy skin

common

Enlarged male breasts

common

Fatigue

common

Poor appetite

common

Feel like vomiting

or Throwing up

  • Blood in vomit

common

Enlarged feet or ankle

  • In both feet or ankles

or Swelling in lower leg

  • In both lower legs

common

Unexplained skin injury

common

Dark urine

common

Absence of period

  • Absence of period

or Irregular periods

common

Swollen belly

common

Confusion

Black stool

Inability to conceive a child

or Decreased sexual desire

Risk factors

Viral infection causing liver inflammation and damage

Alcohol consumption

Autoimmune hepatitis

NAFLD

Treatment
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. 1-Treatment for the underlying cause of cirrhosis. 2-Treatment for complications of cirrhosis such as excess fluid in your body, portal hypertension and infections. 3-Liver transplant surgery for advanced cases of cirrhosis. If you have cirrhosis, be careful to limit additional liver damage: 1-Don't drink alcohol. 2-Eat a low-sodium diet. 3-Eat a healthy diet. 4-Use over-the-counter medications carefully.
Recommended specialist

If you have Liver Cirrhosis, then a visit to a gastroenterologist is highly recommended.

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