Common Misspellings:
Cirrosis
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What are the Complications of Cirrhosis of the Liver?
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Definition:
A chronic liver condition caused by scar tissue and cell damage. Cirrhosis makes it hard for the liver to remove poisons (toxins) like alcohol and drugs from the blood. These toxins build up in the blood and may affect brain function.
Related Terms
• Autoimmune Hepatitis
• Liver
Symptoms of Cirrhosis of the Liver
A list of symptoms.
Several complications can occur with cirrhosis.
Tests used to diagnose this disease.
Cirrhosis: Many Causes
From the American Liver Foundation.
Cirrhosis (suh-ROH-sis)
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