CirrhosisCirrhosis is a serious liver disease in which scar tissue replaces normal healthy tissue and affects the function and structure of the liver. The liver, which is the largest organ in the body, has a vital role that is important in maintaining the proper functioning of the body. The liver produces proteins and enzymes that regulate blood clotting. It also regulates cholesterol and stores energy. Additionally, the liver removes poisons from the blood. 30% of cirrhosis victims who are diagnosed will remain alive for 5 years. Cirrhosis can be defined based on its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Cirrhosis has many causes, although the most common are alcoholism and chronic viral hepatitis B and C. Cirrhosis can develop as a result of alcohol consumption which varies from person to person. depending on the quantity and regularity of intake. Chronic viral hepatitis B and hepatitis C are also a major cause of cirrhosis, while hepatitis A does not cause cirrhosis. Hepatitis B, which is most common in Africa and Asia, causes inflammation and injury to the liver that can lead to cirrhosis. Hepatitis C, which is most common in Europe and the United States, works in the same way as hepatitis B in damaging the liver. Another cause of cirrhosis is primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), which is commonly found in women. PBC is caused by a disorder of the immune system. Normally, the liver produces bile, which is transported through the bile ducts to the intestine to digest food during PBC....
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