Liver Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.
Cirrhosis , Liver Scarring Caused By
- Alcohol abuse
- Viral hepatitis
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
- Poisons and drugs
- Infections
- Heart disease
- Genetic diseases
- Autoimmune disorders
- Medications
Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Appetite loss
- Jaundice
- Abdominal pain and swelling
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dark urine
- Clay-colored stool
- Muscle and joint aches
- Muscle loss
Diagnostics
- Blood tests
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Drug screenings
- Liver function tests
- Ultrasound
- CT scan or MRI
Treatments
- Treating the cause for cirrhosis
- Drinking liquids
- Eating a healthy diet
- Avoiding alcohol and drugs
- Liver transplant


Helpful Links
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
www.aasld.org
Diagnosis and Treatment of Alcohol‐Associated Liver Diseases
https://aasldpubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/hep.30866