Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis: An abnormal liver condition characterized by irreversible scarring of the liver. Alcohol and viral hepatitis B and C are among the many causes of cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can cause yellowing of the skin (jaundice), itching, and fatigue.
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Cirrhosis
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(sr´ss), degeneration of tissue in an organ resulting in fibrosis, with nodule and scar formation. The term is most often used in relation to the liver, because that organ is most often involved in cirrhosis.
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Cirrhosis
Definition:
Cirrhosis is the result of chronic liver disease that causes scarring of the liver (fibrosis - nodular regeneration) and liver dysfunction.
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Cirrhosis is a condition that causes irreversible scarring of the liver.
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CIRRHOSIS - This refers to an irreversible histologic change that occurs in the liver when there has been severe damage, rendered from the effects of alcohol, viruses, or other toxins.
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Cirrhosis is a disease in which normal liver cells are replaced by scar tissue, which interferes with all of these important functions. In extreme cases, the damage is so severe that the only solution is a liver transplant.
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Cirrhosis of the Liver
A chronic liver disease which causes damage to liver tissue, scarring of the liver (fibrosis; nodular regeneration), progressive decrease in liver function, excessive fluid in the abdomen (ascites), ...
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Cirrhosis
What is cirrhosis?
Cirrhosis is a liver disease caused by scarring of the liver over a long period of time (months to years).
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Cirrhosis
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Heavy drinking is one of the main causes of cirrhosis, or irreversible damage of the liver. We look at the symptoms and the best ways to stop the condition getting worse.
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Cirrhosis, which is responsible for 80% of all instances of ascites in the United States, triggers a series of disease-producing changes that weaken the kidney's ability to excrete sodium in the urine.
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Cirrhosis of the liver
Definition:
The term "liver disease" applies to many diseases and disorders that cause the liver to function improperly or cease functioning. Abnormal results of liver function tests often suggest liver disease.
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CIRRHOSIS - Used as a pathologic term to denote extensive scarring in the liver along with irregular nodules of regenerating liver tissue.
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Cirrhosis of the liver. Cirrhosis is an actual scarring of the liver developed by 10 to 20 percent of alcoholics. The disease is irreversible, and if you can't stop drinking, cirrhosis may eventually require you to have a liver transplant.
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Cirrhosis
Liver cell failure
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CIRRHOSIS: End-stage liver disease caused by hepatitis, alcoholism, or an obstruction of bile flow. Cirrhosis can cause jaundice, gastrointestinal problems, edema, liver failure, and death.
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CIRRHOSIS OF LIVER"Alternate Compress over liver or a Spray Douche to it twice daily. During the interval between, apply a well-protected Heating Compress.
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In cirrhosis, liver cells are damaged and replaced by scar tissue which, as it accumulates, hardens the liver, diminishes blood flow, and causes even more cells to die.
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Having hepatitis or cirrhosis can affect the risk of developing adult primary liver cancer.
The following are possible risk factors for adult primary liver cancer: ...
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis (Alcoholic Liver Disease)
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An extremely low level of amylase may result from hepatitis, cirrhosis, or extensive damage to the pancreas.
Blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin (Coumadin), can decrease amylase levels.
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Liver Dialysis Unit (formerly BioLogic-DT system) A blood detoxification/liver-assist system for the treatment of patients suffering from liver disease or impairment as a result of cirrhosis, hepatitis, drug overdose or toxicity, ...
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In addition, underlying cirrhosis or scarring within the liver can make tumor removal much more difficult, and underlying metabolic problems with the liver make normal liver function after surgery marginal.
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Congenital lack of an enzyme that leads to cirrhosis of the liver and obstructive lung disease.
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A potentially fatal illness caused by being at altitudes high enough to reduce the amount of oxygen available to the body.
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Liver failure is a complication of hepatitis or cirrhosis when the liver functions can either not function at all or works so poorly that it affects other organs, particularly the brain.
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the anal veins leading to haemorrhoids, the veins at the end of the oesophagus in cases of liver cirrhosis. Veins close to the surface of the legs are susceptible to varicosities with up to 50% of adults affected by enlarged veins.
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It is believed to be the cause of about 15-20% of all cases of acute (new, short term) viral hepatitis and half of all cases of cirrhosis, end-stage liver disease, and liver cancer.
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has many causes, including medications, excessive alcohol use and gall bladder or pancreas diseases. But for millions of Americans, hepatitis results from infection with a virus. In serious cases, and when chronic, hepatitis can lead to cirrhosis, ...
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