Medical EditorDr. Nicholas Bush MBBS BSc (Hons)
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Last Updated: 8 August 2024
Liver Cirrhosis
Medical EditorDr. Nicholas Bush MBBS BSc (Hons)
2 min read
Last Updated: 8 August 2024
Liver Cirrhosis
Liver Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease characterised by the replacement of healthy liver tissue with scar tissue, impairing liver function. Common causes of liver cirrhosis include hepatitis, alcohol abuse, and fatty liver disease. Liver Cirrhosis progresses gradually and can lead to liver failure, necessitating medical intervention and potentially a liver transplant.