Cirrhosis

Question 1

What is cirrhosis?

Answer 1

Scarring of the liver.

Question 2

What does cirrhosis lead to?

Answer 2

Loss of liver function.

Question 3

What is cirrhosis caused by?

Answer 3

Chronic damage to liver (e.g. hepatitis and alcoholism).

Question 3

What are the symptoms of Cirrhosis?

Answer 3

• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Easy bruising and bleeding
• Nausea and vomiting
• Fluid retention in abdominal region

Question 4

How is it diagnosed?

Answer 4

• Blood tests
• Liver biopsy
• CT or MRI scan
• Ultrasound

Question 5

What is the treatment?

Answer 5

• Damage cannot be reversed.
• Avoidance of alcohol.
• Liver transplant.