Cirrhosis happens because of liver injury, such as the damage caused by inflammation in mash As the liver tries to stop inflammation, it creates areas of scarring, also called fibrosis. Anything that damages the liver also can cause liver problems, including viruses, alcohol use and obesity Over time, conditions that damage the liver can lead to scarring, called cirrhosis. Because cirrhosis has a variety of causes and complications, there are many potential avenues of approach A combination of increased screening, lifestyle changes and new medicines may improve outcomes for people with liver damage, if started early.
Ongoing inflammation in the liver can lead to bile duct inflammation and damage known as cholangitis At times, this can lead to permanent scarring of liver tissue, called cirrhosis. Liver disease can cause longstanding inflammation in the liver and accumulate mutations that can lead to cancer One of the big problems is that many people can have liver disease and not be aware of it until their liver is quite damaged or a cancer forms. Untreated autoimmune hepatitis can lead to scarring of the liver, called cirrhosis It can also eventually lead to liver failure
Cirrhosis — permanent scarring of the liver — is just one of the complications that may happen Having a larger than usual liver is a sign of a serious condition, such as liver disease, congestive heart failure or cancer.
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