Cirrhosis of the liver: A brief introduction

Cirrhosis is a late stage liver disease in which healthy liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue, and the organ is damaged permanently. Scar tissues prevent the liver from functioning properly. If a patient does not undergo timely Alcoholic fatty liver disease treatment, and keeps consuming alcohol, they may suffer from liver cirrhosis. Chronic viral infections of the liver, fatty liver associated with obesity and diabetes, and many inherited diseases can also lead to liver cirrhosis.  

Liver conditions and diseases of varied types may injure healthy liver cells, and cause cell inflammation and death. This is followed by cell repair and ultimately tissue scarring, which is a result of the repair process. The scar tissue blocks the flow of blood through the liver and shows the ability of the organ to process natural toxins, drugs, hormones, and nutrients. It also helps in reducing the production of proteins and other substances made by the liver. Eventually, cirrhosis prevents the liver from working properly, and the end-stage of this condition can be life threatening. However, being diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver doesn’t mean does not mean the patient has an immediately fatal condition. The best medicine for liver cirrhosis, as well as the right treatment can help manage the condition. However, if the cirrhosis continues, more scarring shall occur and the liver functions of the patient may continue to decline. If no other treatment works, then a liver transplant might be the only treatment option available. Details of Low cost liver transplant in India can be found online.