Chronic Liver Disease (Cirrhosis)

Overview

Cirrhosis is advanced liver fibrosis with nodular regeneration, leading to portal hypertension.

Symptoms

• •Ascites
• •Jaundice
• •Variceal bleeding
• •Encephalopathy

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓Liver biopsy
• ✓FibroScan
• ✓MELD score
• ✓Endoscopy (varices)

Treatments

• →Alcohol cessation
• →Diuretics
• →Beta-blockers
• →Liver transplant

Risk Factors