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Can artichokes heal cirrhosis?
Once a liver has developed cirrhosis, there is no way to reverse the damage. The only "cure" for cirrhosis is liver transplant.
Is liver cirrhosis and liver abscess the same?
No. Cirrhosis is a degeneration of cells, leading to impaired liver function and liver damage. Where as a liver abscess is an accumulation of pus.
Is cirrhosis liver failure?
Yes, cirrhosis is the last stage of liver failure (after "fibrosis").
What is the cause of a small liver?
Cirrhosis and nodular cirrhosis can cause a small liver. Cirrhosis can be caused by alcohol abuse, hepatitis B and C, fatty liver disease, or something else.
What is an organ that may develop cirrhosis?
The liver. Cirrhosis of the liver is often caused by excessive alcohol use.
What is alcohol cirrhosis of the liver?
Alcohol cirrhosis of the liver is scarring caused by decades of very heavy drinking.
The second leading cause of alcohol related death is?
Traffic fatalities.
What disease puts dry spots on a liver?
A disease that can cause dry spots on the liver is cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. Over time, cirrhosis can lead to loss of liver function and the development of dry, scarred areas on the liver.
Where does Cirrhosis occur?
The liver
What Is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring?
Cirrhosis
What type of cirrhosis is also known as portal cirrhosis?
Portal cirrhosis is also known as compensated or nonalcoholic cirrhosis. It is characterized by scarring of the liver caused by various conditions such as hepatitis, autoimmune diseases, or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. This type of cirrhosis usually does not show symptoms in the earlier stages.
Why do men with cirrhosis of the liver develop gynecomastia?
Men with cirrhosis of the liver will often develop gynecomastia from increased production of estrogens.
