Cirrhosis of the liver
Cirrhosis of the liver: Introduction
Cirrhosis of the liver is permanent damage to the liver
by scar tissue.
Although alcoholic liver disease is one of the major causes of cirrhosis,
it is not the only one, accounting for only about half of the cases.
Cirrhosis can also be caused by numerous other diseases ranging from
viral hepatitis to genetic diseases.
Symptoms of Cirrhosis of the liver
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Medical Books Excerpts
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- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- JAUNDICE
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- Ascites
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- JAUNDICE
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Jaundice
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Ascites
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Jaundice
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Hepatomegaly
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Ascites
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Hepatomegaly
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Jaundice
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Jaundice
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Hepatomegaly
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- Jaundice
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- JAUNDICE
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Misdiagnosis and Cirrhosis of the liver
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Cirrhosis of the Liver: NIDDK (Excerpt)
In cirrhosis of the liver, scar tissue replaces normal, healthy tissue,
blocking the flow of blood through the organ and preventing it from
working as it should. Cirrhosis is the eighth leading cause of death by
disease, killing about 25,000 people each year. Also, the cost of
cirrhosis in terms of human suffering, hospital costs, and lost
productivity is high.
(Source: excerpt from Cirrhosis of the Liver: NIDDK)
Alcohol What You Don't Know Can Harm You: NIAAA (Excerpt)
About 10 to 20 percent of heavy drinkers develop alcoholic
cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver. Alcoholic cirrhosis can cause death
if drinking continues. Although cirrhosis is not reversible, if drinking
stops, one's chances of survival improve considerably. Those with
cirrhosis often feel better, and the functioning of their liver may
improve, if they stop drinking. Although liver transplantation may be
needed as a last resort, many people with cirrhosis who abstain from
alcohol may never need liver transplantation. In addition, treatment for
the complications of cirrhosis is available. (Source: excerpt from Alcohol What You Don't Know Can Harm You: NIAAA)
Definitions of Cirrhosis of the liver:
A chronic disease interfering with the normal functioning of the liver; the major cause is chronic alcoholism
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