Table of ContentsOverviewKey FactsStages of CirrhosisSymptomsDiagnosisCausesPreventionTypical TreatmentConclusion
Overview
Cirrhosis, hepatic cirrhosis, or end-stage liver disease involves decreased liver function due to the replacement of healthy liver tissue by nonfunctional scar tissue. It is an aftermath of chronic liver disease, a clinical condition caused by the continuous…
Table of ContentsOverviewSymptomsDiagnosisCausesPreventionTypical TreatmentsConclusion
Overview
Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is damage to your liver caused by too much alcohol. There are several stages of severity:
Alcoholic fatty liver disease
Alcoholic hepatitis
Cirrhosis
The key to treatment is to reduce your intake of alcohol.
Key Facts
Drinking too…