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It is not reversible. Cirrhosis is the final stage of liver failure, in which the hepatocytes (liver cells) have reached a stage of scarring which renders them unable to regenerate healthy, new cells. The treatment for cirrhosis, aside from drugs to relieve symptoms, is a transplant.

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Stop drinking will cirrhosis go away?

Cirrhosis is the final stage of liver failure, in which the liver has been scarred to the extent that it's capacity to regenerate has diminished/vanished. It is not reversible.


Is Cirrhosis a reversible condition?

No cirrhosis is not a reversible condition. It is a serious and progressive liver disease caused by long-term damage to the liver. The damage caused by cirrhosis cannot be reversed but it can be treated and managed. Treatment generally focuses on:Slowing the progression of the diseaseManaging and relieving symptomsTreating complicationsPreventing further damage to the liverTreatment options vary depending on the cause and stage of the disease but typically involve lifestyle changes medications and/or surgery. It is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible if you have symptoms of cirrhosis as early diagnosis and treatment can help slow the progression of the disease.


Can artichokes heal cirrhosis?

Once a liver has developed cirrhosis, there is no way to reverse the damage. The only "cure" for cirrhosis is liver transplant.


Is cirrhosis liver failure?

Yes, cirrhosis is the last stage of liver failure (after "fibrosis").


Is liver cirrhosis and liver abscess the same?

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.


What is the cause of a small liver?

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.


The second leading cause of alcohol related death is?

Traffic fatalities.


What is alcohol cirrhosis of the liver?

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


What is an organ that may develop cirrhosis?

The liver. Cirrhosis of the liver is often caused by excessive alcohol use.


Where does Cirrhosis occur?

The liver


What disease puts dry spots on a liver?

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.


What Is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring?

Cirrhosis