What is Cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is disease where liver tissue gets gradually replaced with scar tissue. The scar tissue eventually stops the scar tissue from working properly because it blocks the flow of blood through the liver and slows the processing of nutrients, hormones and drugs. It also slows down the production of proteins and other substances from the liver.
According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 32,000 people die a year of cirrhosis (more men than women) which makes it the 12th leading cause of death by disease. |
What causes Cirrhosis? The main cause of Cirrhosis is Hepatitis C, which is a viral disease and it spread through contact with infected blood, or sexual contact. Hepatitis C damages the liver and after long periods of time can cause Cirrhosis. The second most common cause of Cirrhosis is alcoholism, and many people who drink alcohol don't get liver disease. Drinking more than 2-3 drinks a day can lead to fat and inflammation in the liver and after 10-12 years can cause Cirrhosis.
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What is the treatment?Cirrhosis is incurable, although there are ways you can prevent or delay further damage, but scarring will never go away.
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