Cirrhosis is a potentially life-threatening condition that
occurs when inflammation and scarring damage the liver. Alcohol
abuse and chronic viral hepatitis are the most common causes of
cirrhosis, but it can also be caused by medicines or by another
disease (such as hemochromatosis). Symptoms of cirrhosis include
nausea, lack of appetite and weight loss, tiredness, and
swelling in the legs and belly. If left untreated, severe
cirrhosis can result in internal bleeding, yellowing of the skin
and eyes (jaundice), unclear thinking, hand tremors, and coma.
Cirrhosis is treated by taking care of the cause of the liver
damage and by treating other problems, such as internal
bleeding, that result from the liver damage. In some cases, a
liver transplant may be possible. eMedicineHealth Medical
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