Cirrhosis of the Liver

When chronic diseases cause the liver to become permanently injured and scarred, the condition is called cirrhosis.
The scar tissue that forms harms the structure of the liver, blocking the flow of blood through the organ. The loss of normal liver tissue slows the processing of nutrients, hormones, drugs and toxins by the liver. The production of proteins and other substances made by the liver is also decreased.

Follow the links below to find information about cirrhosis of the liver.

Reviewed July 2011

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Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Cirrhosis of the Liver

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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for cirrhosis of the liver.

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Title:   Liver problems - primary biliary cirrhosis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is chronic inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts within the liver. The cause is unknown and there is no cure. PBC seems to be associated with other autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma and Sjogren's syndrome but the reason is not known. Symptoms vary but may include fatigue, skin pigmentation, jaundice, itching skin, weight loss, easy bruising and indigestion.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Liver cirrhosis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of cirrhosis of the liver written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   The management of hepatitis B
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Chronic hepatitis B affects almost 1% of Australians, many of whom are born in endemic areas outside Australia. This infection can shorten lifespan, usually because of cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Liver cirrhosis - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Cirrhosis of the liver, which may be caused by drinking too much alcohol, can affect the functioning of the entire body.
Date:   Jun 2009

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