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Can you tell me how dangerous is cirrhosis of the liver?

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Very: very dangerous, and potentially life threatening. however some people can live a normal life, as long as cirrhosis is "compensated" or early cirrhosis

Dr Killian agreed

Answered 5/22/2014

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