Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver. Scar tissue forms because of injury or long-term disease. Scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue and blocks the normal flow of blood through the liver. A healthy liver - makes proteins - helps fight infections - cleans the blood - helps digest food - stores a form of sugar that your body uses for energy A liver with too much scar tissue cannot work properly. You cannot live without a liver that works. But early treatment can control symptoms and keep cirrhosis from getting worse. See the Pronunciation Guide for tips on how to say the words in bold type. 
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