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Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis

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Definition

Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver and poor liver function as a result of chronic liver disease.

Symptoms

Symptoms may develop gradually, or there may be no symptoms.

When symptoms do occur, they can include:

Abdominal indigestion or pain
Confusion or problems thinking
Impotence, loss of interest in sex, and breast development (gynecomastia) in men
Nausea and vomiting
Nosebleeds or bleeding gums
Pale or clay-colored stools
Small, red spider-like blood vessels on the skin
Swelling or fluid buildup of the legs (edema) and in the abdomen (ascites)
Vomiting blood or blood in stools
Weakness
Weight loss
Yellow color in the skin, mucus membranes, or eyes (jaundice)

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Jaundice
Jaundice is a yellow color in the skin, the mucous membranes, or the eyes. The yellow pigment is from bilirubin, a byproduct of old red blood cells. More »
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Nausea
Nausea is the sensation of having an urge to vomit. Vomiting is forcing the contents of the stomach up through the esophagus and out of the mouth. More »
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Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain is pain that you feel anywhere between your chest and groin. This is often referred to as the stomach region or belly. More »
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