Cirrhosis/liver failure or liver diseas


Micrograph showing cirrhosis. Trichrome stain.
Cirrhosis is a consequence of chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrous scar tissue as well as regenerative nodules (lumps that occur as a result of a process in which damaged tissue is regenerated), leading to progressive loss of liver function.

symptoms

symptoms
Ascites
Belly pain
Easy bruising
Edema
Itching skin
Jaundice
Nosebleeds
Tiredness
Weakness
Weight Loss

drugs that treat this condition

drugs that treat this condition
Flagyl
Nexium
Omeprazole
Prevacid
Protonix
Reglan
Remicade
Zegerid

treatments

treatments
Liver transplantation
Paracentesis
Sengstaken-Blakemore tube
TIPS (shunt)
Variceal banding

tracking this condition

things to track
Blood pressure
Healthy diet
Mood
Sleep
Symptoms


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