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Such scarring of the liver is called cirrhosis.
Cirrhosis of the liver.
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What Is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring?
Cirrhosis
What is alcohol cirrhosis of the liver?
Alcohol cirrhosis of the liver is scarring caused by decades of very heavy drinking.
What is a diseases marked by scarring of the liver that is cause by alcohol?
Cirrhosis
Is cirrhosis irreversible?
Perhaps not. An inexpensive drug, sulphalazine, reverses cirrhosis scarring in animals and clinical trials with humans are now underway.
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 is cause of nonalcoholic induced cirrhosis?
Usually viral hepatitis, but liver damage can occur in a number of other ways. (Cirrhosis simply means "scarring.")
How do you get cross infection from cirrhosis of the liver?
Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver. Although it may be caused by infectious disease like hepatitis, it is not, in itself, infectious or contagious.
What is the definition of Cirrhosis?
Cirrhosis is a degenerative illness affecting the liver and causing scarring. Alcohol misuse and hepatitis C are thought to be the two main causes of this illness.
What disease puts dry spots on a liver?
It is liver cirrhosis because it can cause scarring of the liver.
Can you die from cirrhosis If so why?
Yes. Cirrhosis is the scarring of liver tissue. The functions of the liver are vital to the body. It has over 500 functions. If it is scarred, the functions are not carried out, and the patient can die.
Is cirrhosis of the liver a long term or short term?
Cirrhosis of the liver is a long-term and chronic condition. It is characterized by the scarring of the liver tissue, which gradually replaces healthy liver cells. This scarring disrupts the normal structure and function of the liver, impacting its ability to perform essential tasks, such as filtering toxins from the blood and producing vital proteins. Cirrhosis often develops over an extended period, and its progression can vary among individuals. It is typically the result of long-term liver damage caused by conditions such as chronic alcoholism, chronic viral hepatitis, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. As cirrhosis advances, it can lead to serious complications, including liver failure, portal hypertension, and an increased risk of liver cancer. While cirrhosis itself is a chronic condition, its management and treatment may involve addressing the underlying causes and adopting lifestyle changes to slow down the progression of liver damage. Early detection and intervention are crucial for improving outcomes and quality of life for individuals with cirrhosis.
Is Cirrhosis of liver reversible or not?
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.
