Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver. Although it may be caused by infectious disease like hepatitis, it is not, in itself, infectious or contagious.
Once a liver has developed cirrhosis, there is no way to reverse the damage. The only "cure" for cirrhosis is liver transplant.
No. Cirrhosis is a degeneration of cells, leading to impaired liver function and liver damage. Where as a liver abscess is an accumulation of pus.
Yes, cirrhosis is the last stage of liver failure (after "fibrosis").
Cirrhosis and nodular cirrhosis can cause a small liver. Cirrhosis can be caused by alcohol abuse, hepatitis B and C, fatty liver disease, or something else.
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Alcohol cirrhosis of the liver is scarring caused by decades of very heavy drinking.
The liver. Cirrhosis of the liver is often caused by excessive alcohol use.
Aflatoxin contamination of foods, chronic hepatitis B and C virus infection, and cirrhosis are mainly responsible factors.
Aflatoxin contamination of foods, chronic hepatitis B and C virus infection, and cirrhosis are mainly responsible factors.
A disease that can cause dry spots on the liver is 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. Over time, cirrhosis can lead to loss of liver function and the development of dry, scarred areas on the liver.
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