06/11/2025
Liver cirrhosis is the late stage of chronic liver disease, causing scarring that leads to complications like portal hypertension (increased pressure in the portal vein) and hepatic dysfunction (impaired liver function). These issues can cause sequelae such as fluid buildup (ascites), gastrointestinal bleeding from varices, hepatic encephalopathy (brain dysfunction), kidney failure (hepatorenal syndrome), and an increased risk of liver cancer. Early symptoms can be mild or absent, while later symptoms include jaundice, easy bruising, fatigue, and confusion.
