Research Notes on Cirrhosis of the Liver
Although most cases of cirrhosis are caused by alcoholism and hepatitis C, it can also result from hepatitis B, hemochromatosis, cystic fibrosis and many other disorders. Signs of cirrhosis may include easy bruising, yellowing of the eyes and skin, fluid in your abdominal cavity, swelling in your legs and feet, mental confusion, and weight loss. Symptoms may include fatigue, poor appetite, itching, and nausea.
Fast Facts:
- Complications of cirrhosis may include spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatopulmonary syndrome, hepatocellular carcinoma and liver failure.
- Treatment depends upon the underlying cause or existing complications. For example, in patients with advanced cirrhosis, beta-blockers, lactulose, and diuretics are medications that help prevent gastrointestinal bleeding, mental confusion, and fluid accumulation.
- Liver transplantation is considered in patients with signs of liver failure and may improve long-term survival.
5 Great Resources on Cirrhosis of the Liver
- Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): Digestive Diseases: Cirrhosis of the Liver
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC): Cirrhosis of the Liver
- MedicineNet: Cirrhosis (Cirrhosis of the Liver)
- LiverFacts: Liver Cirrhosis
- Mayo Clinic: Cirrhosis
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What is Cirrhosis of the Liver?
- Wikipedia: Cirrhosis
- LifeExtension: Cirrhosis and Liver Disease
- Liver Facts: Definition of Liver Cirrhosis
What Are The Symptoms of Cirrhosis of the Liver?
- Liver Facts: Symptoms of Liver Cirrhosis
- NDDIC: Cirrhosis of the Liver: Symptoms
- MedicineNet: What are the signs and symptoms of cirrhosis?
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Cirrhosis symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Cirrhosis of the Liver?
- MedicineNet: What are the Common Causes of Cirrhosis?
- Cleveland Clinic (via WebMD): What Complications are Associated with Cirrhosis?
- Liver Facts: Causes and Risk Factors of Liver Cirrhosis
- University of Maryland Medical Center: What Causes Cirrhosis?
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Cirrhosis of the Liver?
- American Gastroenterological Association: What are the Treatments for Cirrhosis?
- InteliHealth: Cirrhosis Treatment
- Mayo Clinic: Treatment Options for Cirrhosis
- FamilyDoctor: What are the Treatments for Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension?
- YourTotalHealth: Treatment Options for Cirrhosis
- MyDr: What is the Treatment for Cirrhosis?
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Cirrhosis of the Liver?
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Cirrhosis - Home Treatment
- Mayo Clinic: Cirrhosis: Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
What Are The Types, Stages and Survival Rates of Cirrhosis of the Liver?
- WrongDiagnosis: Prognosis of Cirrhosis of the Liver
- Everyday Health: Cirrhosis - Expected Duration | Prognosis
- MSN Groups: Stages of Cirrhosis
How Do You Prevent Cirrhosis of the Liver?
- Mayo Clinic: Cirrhosis: Prevention
- NDDIC: How Can I Prevent Cirrhosis?
- Cleveland Clinic: How Can I Prevent Cirrhosis?
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Message Boards about Cirrhosis of the Liver
- MedHelp: My Husband Has Liver Cirrhosis | Trying to Live With My Son's Cirrhosis | Liver Disease Symptoms | Cirrhosis, Herbal Treatment?
- Mickipedia: Cirrhosis Blog
- Wrong Diagnosis: Cirrhosis Stories
- Mayo Clinic: Cirrhosis of the Liver Patient Stories
- HealthBoards: Stages of Cirrhosis
- DirtyTractor: Time
Foundations and Support Groups on Cirrhosis of the Liver
- Delphi Forums: Liver Failure Support Group
- American Liver Foundation: Cirrhosis
- Yahoo! Groups: Liver Cirrhosis Support Groups
- Daily Strength: Cirrhosis Support Community
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Cirrhosis of the Liver
- PubMed: Liver Cirrhosis Articles
- Journal Watch: Cirrhosis
- New England Journal of Medicine: Liver Disease Articles
- Western Journal of Medicine (via PubMed Central): Cirrhosis of Liver
Clinical Trials on Cirrhosis of the Liver
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Cirrhosis of the Liver Studies
- CenterWatch: Cirrhosis Trials
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- Reviewer: Pat Washburn
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- Last update: Oct. 1, 2008
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