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What does cirrhosis do?

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The disease reduces the liver's ability to manufacture proteins, complex carbohydrates, fats, cholesterol , and to process hormones, nutrients, medications, and poisons.

First answer by Gale Ency. of Alt Med. Last edit by Gale Ency. of Alt Med. Contributor trust: 16 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].

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What is cirrhosis?
Cirrhosis of the liver is a consequence of chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrotic scar tissue as well as regenerative nodules, leading to progressive loss of...
What is early cirrhosis?
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When cirrhosis was detected?
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How is cirrhosis caused?
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Can cirrhosis be prevented?
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