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Can you tell me how could fatty liver cause cirrhosis?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Underlying problem: The fat doesn't cause the cirrhosis. The underlying problem -- alcohol, hepatitis c, lack of exercise, whatever -- first causes fatty change, then liver cell death and scarring.

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Answered 3/15/2014

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A member asked:

Can you tell me how could fatty liver cause cirrhosis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Minich agreed

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