Cirrhosis with Liver Failure
Your liver is the only organ in your body that has the ability to regenerate itself. But when your liver is subjected to repeated scarring through factors like hepatitis, overdrinking, abnormal accumulation of fat, it can lead to cirrhosis. This is an irreversible condition but if it is diagnosed early, further damage can be minimized. Chronic liver failure is the last stage of cirrhosis.
What are the symptoms of Cirrhosis?
- Fatigue.
- Easily bleeding or bruising.
- Loss of appetite.
- Nausea.
- Swelling in your legs, feet or ankles (edema)
- Weight loss.
- Itchy skin.
- Yellow discoloration in the skin and eyes
How is Liver Cirrhosis Diagnosed?
- MRI/CT Scan
- Ultrasound exam
- Biopsy
Treatment options
- Medication
- Surgical procedure
- Liver Transplant
- Endoscopy
- Banding
- Injection Sclerotherapy
- Antibiotic therapy