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How is cirrhosis caused?

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excessive alcohol consumption

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What is liver cirrhosis caused by?
Excessively drinking.
What condition is caused by cirrhosis of the liver?
Pressure builds in the intestinal blood circulation, slowing flow and pushing fluid into the surrounding tissues.
Can cirrhosis be caused by alcoholism?
Long-term alcoholism is the primary cause of cirrhosis in the United States.
How can cirrhosis of the liver be caused by infectious disease?
Hepititis
What does cirrhosis do?
The disease reduces the liver's ability to manufacture proteins, complex carbohydrates, fats, cholesterol , and to process hormones, nutrients, medications, and poisons.