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Can repetitive hepatitis with jaundice cause cirrhosis or cancer?

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Yes it can: Cirrhosis results from chronic liver damage from infections or from chemicals like excessive use of alcohol. This can lead to development of liver cancer once cirrhosis has developed.

Answered 3/12/2020

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Yes on the: Cirrhosis, not a cause of cancer specifically of the liver- see internist as soon as you can if your still jaundiced.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/12/2016

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