Journal of Hepatology and Gastrointestinal disorders
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Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is a condition in which the liver does not function properly due to loss of liver cells and irreversible scarring of the liver. Typically, cirrhosis is a slowly progressing disease. The healthy liver tissues are replaced by scar tissue. Hepatitis C, fatty liver, and alcohol abuse are the common causes of cirrhosis of the liver. In early-stage cirrhosis of the liver usually doesn’t have any symptoms. Blood test is the primary test for the detection of cirrhosis.

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