4 Stages of Cirrhosis of The Liver 18 Symptoms, C
4 Stages of Cirrhosis of The Liver 18 Symptoms, C
4 Stages of Cirrhosis of The Liver 18 Symptoms, C
4 stages of cirrhosis
Cirrhosis of the liver is a disorder in which healthy liver cells are gradually replaced
by scar tissue. It is a progressive illness that might take several years to develop.
1. Stage I: Steatosis
duct or liver.
Symptoms and inflammation are generally curable during stage I and can
This causes the liver to be unable to function properly, but with treatment, the
liver may still be capable of recovering, avoiding more damage, and slowing
Cirrhosis develops due to the advancement of liver disease, mainly due to lack
This causes permanent scarring of the liver, causing it to become hard and
lumpy.
The liver will eventually be unable to function because the growing scar tissue
will make blood flow through the portal vein and into the liver impossible.
When this blood is prevented from accessing the portal vein, it can flow into
Failure of the liver during the disease's ultimate stage will signify the end of
the liver's functioning. This will necessitate quick medical intervention to avoid
fatalities.
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Learn the four stages of cirrhosis of the liver below.
This phase is asymptomatic because the healthy liver cells are still capable of
meeting the body’s needs and compensating for the scarred tissue and
damaged cells.
Decompensated cirrhosis
This type of cirrhosis causes various symptoms and can lead to various problems,
including:
Bleeding of varices:
Varices are dilated blood vessels in the stomach or esophagus caused by
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obstruction of the portal vein to the liver. It is a medical emergency and needs
immediate treatment due to the risk of blood loss.
Hepatic encephalopathy:
Ascites:
This disorder is characterized by yellowing of the eyes and skin due to a high
The liver is responsible for producing and processing this bile pigment; if the
liver and bile ducts are not functioning properly due to scarring and injury, this
pigment accumulates.
Gallstones:
Cirrhosis can cause an increase in the bilirubin chemical, which can contribute
Altered consciousness
Vomiting
Fatigue
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Weakness
Itching
Loss of appetite
Bruising easily due to the injured liver's decreased production of blood clotting
components
Cirrhosis can proceed to liver failure over several years; nevertheless, the damage
done at this stage is irreversible and fatal. The goal is to diagnose and treat liver
illness as early as possible to enhance the prognosis and prevent liver failure.
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This type of uncommon liver failure proceeds quickly and occurs within a few
days or weeks.
Acute liver failure usually affects people who do not already have liver
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1. Fatigue or weakness
7. Jaundice
8. Urticaria (severe skin itching)
If you experience any of the following symptoms or are concerned that you may
have liver cirrhosis, see a doctor as soon as possible—the sooner it is detected and
treated, the less likely it is to worsen.ADVERTISEMENT
If you have any of the below symptoms, go to a hospital or visit a doctor right away:
1. Blood-tinged sputum or blood in vomit
Chronic viral hepatitis (both hepatitis B and C viruses induce liver cirrhosis)
Type II diabetes
Obesity
Drugs and chemicals: Several drugs, herbs, and chemicals can lead to liver
cirrhosis.
Inherited metabolic disorders: Several rare disorders, most of which are caused
excessive iron deposits in the liver, and Wilson's disease, which causes
Changes to your lifestyle and diet to control your symptoms and lower your risk of
problems, such as:
Smoking cessation
Doing regular exercise
Practicing good hygiene to make sure you don’t get any infections
Getting vaccinations
If your liver is severely damaged, doctors may offer a liver transplant, but this is
only done in rare situations and only after all other treatment options have failed. A
liver transplant is a surgical procedure that includes replacing your diseased liver
with a healthy liver from someone else.
Cirrhosis of the liver caused by years of alcohol abuse or being overweight can be
avoided by making changes in the early stages of the disease. However, it is
difficult to prevent liver cirrhosis caused by a genetic ailment or an issue with your
immune system.
Once your liver is severely damaged and scarred, there is no way to repair the
damage.
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