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The liver is affected by cirrhosis but as the liver fails other organs will follow suit and death will eventually occur.
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∙ 13y agoThe liver. Once the liver is damaged, portal hypertension develops. This leads to blood congestion in the GI tract & can lead to esophageal varices.
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∙ 10y agoCirrhosis affects the liver.
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∙ 14y agothe Liver!
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What organ does Cirrhosis effect?
Liver
Human organ is affected by cirrhosis?
Liver
How does cirrhosis affect the organism?
Cirrhosis affects the organism by causing defects in the organisms structure and function
What is an organ that may develop cirrhosis?
The liver. Cirrhosis of the liver is often caused by excessive alcohol use.
What human organ is affected by cirrhosis?
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What does cirrhosis feel like?
Symptoms of cirrhosis are usually caused by the loss of functioning liver cells or organ swelling due to scarring.
What s the name of the disease caused by alcohol that affects the liver?
cirrhosis
What does cirrhosis affect?
Cirrhosis usually affects the liver, as a result of it being unable to de-toxify excessive alcohol. Cirrhosis of the liver is usually fatal, unless a transplant can be found quickly.
What cells does cirrhosis affect?
Cirrhosis usually affects the liver, as a result of it being unable to de-toxify excessive alcohol. Cirrhosis of the liver is usually fatal, unless a transplant can be found quickly.
Is 'organ specific hazard' a health hazard?
No. The phrase "organ specific hazard" describes what a chemical does to a specific organ of the body. Thus ethanol consumed in large amounts over a long time is known to cause cirrhosis of the liver, so one organ specific hazard of ethanol is liver cirrhosis.
What organ is involved with the general name of a chronic disease know as Cirrhosis?
The liver.
What disease or disorder affects the liver?
Diabetes & Alcohol affect the liver.
