Prolonged alcohol use can scar the liver, but treatment and staying alcohol-free may help prevent life-threatening problems.

Cirrhosis is a progressive condition that puts both a person’s liver and life at risk. Despite its severity, the condition is not rare, as millions of people in the United States are living with ...

If you have cirrhosis of the liver, quitting drinking is the most important thing you can do to increase your lifespan. Research suggests that a person with cirrhosis who quits drinking has a 72% ...

Victim Jorge Gonzalez worked jobs in construction and restaurants, sending money home to family in Mexico, before descending ...

Such complications are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with cirrhosis and the majority of indications for liver transplantation are attributable to the consequences of portal ...

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Patients with cirrhosis and minimal hepatic encephalopathy often experience sleep difficulties, but treatment with benzodiazepines is frequently ineffective and can have serious side effects.

Purpose Published evidence on the incidence and predictors of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with cirrhosis of the liver is reviewed. Summary The frequently observed phenomenon of ...