Question 1

help please! is cirrhosis of the liver curable?

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Not usually: Cirrhosis implies a permanent scar of the liver, but, the liver can repair itself to a remarkable degree. Talk with your doctor about this to help figure out what your situation is.

Question 2

is liver cirrhosis completely curable?

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No: Some scarring will always remain even if you can remove the original cause (alcohol, hemochromatosis, wilson's, hepatitis b / c, autoimmunity). However, some cirrhotic livers have enough scar regression so that you can have a happy life.

Question 3

is mild diffuse infiltration fatty liver bad? is it early stages? can it turn into cirrhosis? is it curable?

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See answer: Fatty liver or hepatic steatosis is not uncommon, and occurs often in people who may be overweight.  It can be reversed by losing weight and watching your diet with decreased fats.  Rarely will this turn into cirrhosis, but you certainly do not want to drink alcohol all the time and/or take medications that go through the liver (like tylenol) often.  Have lft's monitored with a dr.  Best wishes.

Question 4

what are tests of cirrhosis of the liver?

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Biopsy: Blood tests and imaging studies can suggest a diagnosis of cirrhosis, confirmation requires biopsy (usually needle biopsy) and examination of the tissue by a pathologist.

Question 5

cirrhosis of the liver is an effect of what?

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See below: For a long time in the us alcohol was the major player  now hepatitis c is but both can as well as hepatitis b  also there are rarer causes but these are the major causes.

Question 6

what's the safest way to treat cirrhosis of the liver?

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?: There is no "safe" way to treat cirrhosis. Shirt of a liver transplant, not much we can do to improve survival.

Question 7

is cirrhosis of the liver considered the worst way to die?

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Not the worst: If you've ever watched "the tudors" or "braveheart, " you'll see that there are worse ways to die.  Cirrhosis is no picnic though, especially when complicated by ascites (fluid in the abdomen) and esophageal varices (which can cause massive GI bleeding),  hepatic encephalopathy is less unpleasant, as it causes progressive somnolence and eventual coma.

Question 8

how serious is stage 4 cirrhosis of the liver?

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Synonyms: Cirrhosis of the liver is synonymous with the microscopic image classified as"stage 4". Cirrhosis per sevis largely asymptomatic.  However, end-stage liver disease, manifested by ascites, jaundice and other manifestations can quickly lead to death.

Question 9

what happens during stage 3 cirrhosis of the liver?

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Need more info: Stage 3 = bridging fibrosis (scarring of the liver) which is the stage before cirrhosis = stage 4, so stage 3 is not cirrhosis, however you could have had complications like fluid build up (ascites), confusion (hepatic encephalopathy), vomiting blood (esophageal varices) that might make your "stage 3" an underestimate (meaning you might be close to stage 4). Discuss with your liver doctor!

Question 10

explain the condition called cirrhosis of the liver.?

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Scarring: Cirrhosis of the liver is where there is extensive scarring of the liver caused by repeated injuries to the liver. There are many complications, including bleeding, liver failure, jaundice, and confusion. Liver transplant is sometimes needed for a cure. Seek medical attention if you have this as management is complicated.

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