A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of
getting a disease or condition. It is possible to develop
cirrhosis with or without the risk factors listed below.
However, the more risk factors you have, the greater your
likelihood of developing cirrhosis. If you have risk factors for
cirrhosis, ask your doctor what you can do to reduce your risk.
Even one or two risk factors is reason enough to consult a
provider. Excessive Alcohol Consumption Increased consumption of
alcohol over a long period of time puts you at a higher risk for
developing cirrhosis. Alcohol is toxic to liver cells. It also
damages the liver by changing how your body breaks down food.
People who abuse alcohol also tend to have poor diets, which may
also contribute to cirrhosis. Cirrhosis does not develop in
everyone who drinks but most cirrhosis develops because of
alcohol abuse. Some acute viral hepatitis infections become
chronic, leading to liver inflammation and injury that. Over
time, this can progress to cirrhosis. Comm