cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is a medical condition in which the liver undergoes severe architectural rearrangements, ultimately leading to liver failure and death. The primary pathogenic factors in cirrhosis are fibrosis (scar formation) and formation of regenerative nodules of hepatocytes. Important causes of cirrhosis include viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, metabolic liver disease, cholestatic condtions, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Symptoms

Cirrhosis may be asymptomatic in early stages; this is generally known as compensated cirrhosis. At late stages, cirrhosis may lead to gastrointestinal bleeding, ascites (accumulation of abdominal fluid), edema (tissue swelling), decreased platelet counts, and defects in formation of proteins such as coagulation factors and albumin.

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- Cirrhosis - MayoClinic.com
  
  Cirrhosis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this life- threatening condition that scars the liver.
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- Cirrhosis of the Liver Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment ...
  
  Cirrhosis Connection to Liver Cancer Cancer can start within the liver ... Cirrhosis is a complication of many liver diseases that is characterized by ......
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- Cirrhosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  
  Cirrhosis is a consequence of chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrous scar tissue as well as regenerative nodules ...
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- Cirrhosis
  
  Cirrhosis is characterized anatomically by widespread nodules in the liver combined with fibrosis. The fibrosis and nodule formation causes distortion of ...
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- MedlinePlus: Cirrhosis
  
  Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver. Scar tissue forms because of injury or long- term disease. Scar tissue cannot do what healthy liver tissue does - make ...
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cirrhosis News
- Green tea protects the liver from fibrosis and cirrhosis
  
  Hepatic fibrosis eventually leads to cirrhosis of the liver. Researchers find that it is not just the antioxidant effect on the liver that is protective, ... (November 19, 2009)
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- I got my liver transplant... I just pray little Olivia gets hers
  
  Rachel had to undergo a transplant after suffering for ten years from chronic liver disease Primary Biliary Cirrhosis. Rachel said: "My body's immune system ... (November 22, 2009)
  The Sun
- Alcohol tragedy of man
  
  Portsmouth and South-East Hampshire coroner David Horsley said a post-mortem examination revealed extensive cirrhosis of the liver. ... (November 22, 2009)
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- Ocera Therapeutics Presents Clinical Data Demonstrating AST-120 Relieves ...
  
  The efficacy and safety of AST-120 in the treatment of MHE, the most frequent complication of cirrhosis, is currently being evaluated by Ocera in the ... (November 02, 2009)
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  - Milk Thistle Seed 1 ozPromotes Healthy Liver Functions - Milk thistle is believed to have protective effects on the liver and improve its function. It is typically used to treat ...
  
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- Nature's Answer Milk Thistle -- 1 oz - $6.50
  
  Milk Thistle (Silybum Marianum) contains silymarin which counteracts the toxic effects of a wide variety of poisons. Silymarin is a potent liver protectant used for hepatitis, vira...
  
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- The Official Patient's Sourcebook on Cirrhosis of the Liver: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age - $28.95
  
  This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doct...
  
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- The First Year: Cirrhosis: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed (First Year, The) - $15.95
  
  More than 25 million Americans and 92 million worldwide suffer from liver disease and cirrhosis, a degenerative and potentially fatal condition in which liver cells are damage...
  
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cirrhosis Blogs
- Ayurvedic Herbal Cure Blog: Cirrhosis of Liver Prevention
  
  Cirrhosis of liver is a disease and problem of the liver in which scar tissues are formed. Cirrhosis of liver may result due to any injury or chronic disease. Liver has many vital and important functions to do such as it helps... (November 21, 2009)
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- Liver Disease | Digestive System Disorders (DSD)
  
  In some cases, diseases that damage or destroy the liver's bile ducts—tiny passageways in the liver, and some inherited diseases like cystic fibrosis and Wilson disease, cause liver cirrhosis. Unfortunately, experts have not yet fou... (November 20, 2009)
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- Green tea protects the liver from fibrosis and cirrhosis
  
  New findings show that green tea can protect the liver from fibrosis by reducing deposits of collagen fiber. Hepatic fibrosis eventually leads to cirrhosis of the liver. read more. (November 19, 2009)
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- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, Basics 3
  
  The first stop site for those who have been diagnosed with PBC, suspect such a diagnosis is coming their way, or have a loved one with PBC is the Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Organization: pbcers.org. This is their statement of purpose:... (November 17, 2009)
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- Waiting for liver sonogram. A non-drinker doesn't need to fear cirrhosis, right? Also, Xmas music should be illegal til after Thanksgiving.
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