Liver cirrhosis is the scarring of the liver.
The liver carries out many important functions including metabolism control, protein synthesis, vitamin and iron storage, bile production, as well as removal of toxins from the body. If the liver does not work properly, it can lead to severe complications and even death.
Cirrhosis occurs when healthy liver cells are replaced by scar tissue. Every time the liver is injured, it tries to repair itself. If the liver is continually injured, an increasing number of healthy liver cells are replaced by scar tissue. This eventually leads to the development of cirrhosis.
Liver cirrhosis symptoms may not show in the early stages of the disease. However, as the disease develops and enough liver damage has occurred, you will experience the following symptoms:
Cirrhosis of the liver can be caused by different liver diseases and conditions.
The main liver cirrhosis causes include:
Other causes include:
Complications of liver cirrhosis include:
Drinking a lot of alcohol can damage the liver and disrupt its ability to break down fats, resulting in liver damage or disease.
Dr Desmond Wai explains how drinking too much alcohol can cause serious liver damage.
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