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Yes. Hepatitis can cause cirrhosis, as can other diseases; alcohol is a common cause, but not the only one.

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Is there cure for cirrhosis?

You do not die from cirrhosis of the liver. However, cirrhosis of the liver makes the liver susceptible to cancer. You die from cancer. The worse the cirrhosis, the greater the chance of cancer. If the cirrhosis is alcohol related, if you stop drinking immediately, it is possible to reverse it. Your liver can produce chemicals that dissolve the cirrhosis. Alcohol destroys those chemicals. Your liver constantly produces chemicals that make it heal itself. Alcohol destroys those chemicals.


Why do you have a fever after drinking alcohol?

Alcohol can cause dehydration and inflammation, which can lead to a fever-like response in the body. This can also be a result of an alcohol intolerance or an immune system reaction to the toxins in alcohol. It's important to stay hydrated and seek medical advice if you frequently experience fevers after drinking alcohol.


What causes postnecrotic cirrhosis?

1. Alcohol is a very common cause of cirrhosis2. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) refers to a wide spectrum of liver diseases that, like alcoholic liver disease, ranges from simple steatosis, to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), to cirrhosis. All stages of NAFLD have in common the accumulation of fat in liver cells. The term nonalcoholic is used because NAFLD occurs in individuals who do not consume excessive amounts of alcohol, yet.3. Chronic viral hepatitis is a condition where hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus infects the liver for years. Most patients with viral hepatitis will not develop chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis.4. Autoimmune hepatitis is a liver disease caused by an abnormality of the immune system that is found more commonly in women. The abnormal immune activity in autoimmune hepatitis causes progressive inflammation and destruction of liver cells (hepatocytes), leading ultimately to cirrhosis.5. Infants can be born without bile ducts (biliary atresia) and ultimately develop cirrhosis. Other infants are born lacking vital enzymes for controlling sugars that leads to the accumulation of sugars and cirrhosis.


What herbs cure cirrhosis?

There is no specific herb that is proven to cure cirrhosis. Maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding alcohol and other liver-damaging substances are important in managing cirrhosis. It is essential to consult a healthcare provider for appropriate medical management and treatment options.


How many people die from cirrhosis each year?

Approximately 1.3 million people worldwide die from cirrhosis each year. It is a serious condition that results from long-term damage to the liver and can be caused by various factors such as chronic alcohol consumption, viral infections, or fatty liver disease.

Related Questions

What is alcohol cirrhosis of the liver?

Alcohol cirrhosis of the liver is scarring caused by decades of very heavy drinking.


How do you get cirrhosis of the liver is acquired?

Heavy drinking of alcohol is one sure way.


How could cirrhosis be prevented?

Cirrhosis can be prevented by not drinking alcohol and taking care of yourself. Hepatitis C should be avoided as well, due to it being linked with cirrhosis.


What is life expectancy of someone with advanced Cirrhosis caused by alcohol and they drink alcohol?

That is impossible to predict from the information we have, but if the person has been diagnosed with cirrhosis and is still drinking, it is certain that they have other health problems as well. If they do not stop drinking and get treatment, their prognosis is dire.


Can binge drinking canuse cirrhosis?

Binge drinking over a period of decades increases the risk of cirrhosis.


Can a person get cirrhosis of the liver after 10 years of not drinking?

Yes. Drinking doesn't automatically cause cirrhosis and stopping drinking does not automatically prevent you from getting cirrhosis; ten year's down the line, your cirrhosis may not be alcohol related (there are many other potential causes of cirrhosis). Or, there is the possibility that up to ten year's ago your liver was damaged (i.e fibroid, from drinking) but the function "declined" further at a slow rate until it became noticeable. Had you remained drinking, the decline would probably have been faster. Once your liver is fibroid (the stage before cirrhosis), it is very difficult for it to regenerate itself at a rate faster than it is degrading. Hence why, in ten year's, it might be catching up with you.


How did Lin Onus die?

Lin Onus died of excess alcohol drinking. Cirrhosis of the liver claimed his life,in 1996 at aged 47


Does drinking make Dupuytren contracture worse?

People with liver cirrhosis are at higher risk of developing Dupuytren's contracture. Drinking can cause and aggravate liver cirrhosis, so it can indirectly cause Dupuytren's contracture.


What problems does the alcohol cause to the liver?

Consumed in moderation, alcohol causes no problems for the liver. However, heavy and abusive drinking over a period of decades increases the risk of developing cirrhosis of the liver.


Can drinking mess up your spleen?

Essentially drinking can mess up a persons spleen. This is because excessive drinking can damage the liver which causes Cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can cause an enlarged spleen.


What are the steps to being addicted to alcohol?

start drinking. Keep drinking every day until you cant live without alcohol.


What is compensated cirrhosis?

It is cirrhosis without any symptoms