Cirrhosis
Alternate Names : Liver Cirrhosis
DefinitionCirrhosis is the result of chronic liver disease that causes scarring of the liver (fibrosis - nodular regeneration) and liver dysfunction. This often has many complications, including accumulation of fluid in the abdomen (ascites), bleeding disorders (coagulopathy), increased pressure in the blood vessels (portal hypertension), and confusion or a change in the level of consciousness (hepatic encephalopathy).
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Alcoholic Liver Disease
• Anemia
• Ascites
• Bleeding Disorders
• Bleeding Esophageal Varices
• Hepatic Encephalopathy
• Hepatocellular Carcinoma
• Hepatorenal Syndrome
• Hypertension
• Liver Disease
• Sepsis
Tests & Exams
• Abdominal Film
• Albumin - Serum
• Bilirubin
• CBC
• Complement
• Liver Biopsy
• Renin
• Serum Magnesium - Test
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Alcohol Use
• Confusion
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Erection Problems
• Gynecomastia
• Indigestion
• Jaundice - Yellow Skin
• Liver Disease - Resources
• Menstrual Periods - Heavy, Prolonged, or Irregular
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Physical Examination
• Stools - Pale or Clay Colored
• Stress and Anxiety
• Swelling
• Urine Output - Decreased
• Vomiting Blood
• Weakness
• Weight Loss - Unintentional
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