Liver Cirrhosis

Liver Cirrhosis

Liver Cirrhosis (pronounced as: liv-er si-roh-sis) is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.

Etymology

The term "cirrhosis" is derived from the Greek word "kirrhos," meaning "yellowish," which describes the visual appearance of a diseased liver. The term "liver" comes from the Old English "lifer," which is similar to the Old High German "lebr" and the Greek "hepar."

Definition

Liver Cirrhosis is a chronic degenerative disease in which normal liver cells are damaged and are then replaced by scar tissue, changing the structure of the liver and the blood vessels that nourish it. The disease progresses slowly, gradually causing the liver to stop functioning.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Liver Cirrhosis include jaundice, fatigue, weight loss, nausea, swelling in the legs and abdomen, and confusion or memory loss.

Causes

The most common causes of Liver Cirrhosis are chronic alcohol abuse, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, and fatty liver disease.

Treatment

Treatment for Liver Cirrhosis depends on the cause and extent of the liver damage. The goals of treatment are to slow the progression of scar tissue in the liver and to prevent or treat the complications of the disease.

Related Terms

• Hepatitis
• Alcoholism
• Fatty liver disease
• Jaundice
• Ascites

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Liver Cirrhosis
• Wikipedia's article - Liver Cirrhosis

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