What is cirrhosis of the liver?

Answer 1

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 liver function. Cirrhosis is most commonly caused by Alcoholism and hepatitis C, but has many other possible causes. Cirrhosis is generally irreversible once it occurs, and treatment generally focuses on preventing progression and complications. In advanced stages of cirrhosis the only option is a liver transplant.1

Sulphasalazine, an inexpensive drug used for Arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease, can reverse the scarring associated with cirrhosis of the liver, according to scientists at the University of Newcastle in the UK.

Previously thought to be irreversible, new research on animals has found that the scarring damage can be reversed with the drug. If research with humans conforms these findings, it may mean that use of the drug could eliminate the need for liver transplants.

The scientists will start clinical trials with previously heavy drinkers who no longer drink and whose livers are heavily scarred.

Answer 2

Cirrhosis is the term for when hepatocytes (liver cells), become progressively scarred, reducing liver function. It is not a disease in itself; it is the term used for a stage of liver malfunction, before "complete liver failure". "Cirrhosis's" is a term applied to any form or irreversible liver failure, regardless of cause (e.g viral, auto-immune, genetic etc...)

Answer 3

Cirrhosis is disease of the liver. The liver gets damaged and replaced by fibrosis tissue. Extensive damage can lead to liver failure and death. Causes of liver cirrhosis is infection, alcoholism, malnutrition, drug toxicity and some cases idiopathic as the cause is not known

Answer 4

It is a result of liver disease, where the liver's tissue is progressively replaced by scarred tissue and lumps. This will eventually lead to liver failure. It can be caused by a wide range of conditions and illnesses that affect the liver.

Answer 5

Cirrhosis of liver means that the liver is completely damaged after many years of depletion. This is a condition that creates a scar on the liver which inhibits its proper function.

Answer 6

Early cirrhosis is obviously the early stages of it. It is when it causes your liver to swell. Then, as more scar tissue replaces normal tissue, the liver shrinks.

Answer 7

Biliary cirrhosis is caused by intrahepatic bile-duct diseases that impede bile flow

Answer 8

scarring of liver... usually happens in hepatitis or other liver diseases.

Answer 9

Cirrhosis is when your liver develops scar tissue, which restricts blood flow. It is caused by disease, or excess consumption of alcohol.