3 days ago · Cirrhosis is usually a result of liver damage from conditions such as hepatitis B or C, or chronic alcohol use. The damage done by cirrhosis typically cannot be undone.

Mar 6, 2025 · Several liver diseases — including hepatitis infection, alcoholic liver disease, fatty liver disease and a bile duct disorder called primary biliary cholangitis — can result in cirrhosis.

Cirrhosis happens because of liver injury, such as the damage caused by inflammation in MASH. As the liver tries to stop inflammation, it creates areas of scarring, also called fibrosis.

Aug 6, 2025 · Anything that damages the liver also can cause liver problems, including viruses, alcohol use and obesity. Over time, conditions that damage the liver can lead to scarring, …

3 days ago · Because cirrhosis has a variety of causes and complications, there are many potential avenues of approach. A combination of increased screening, lifestyle changes and …

Apr 28, 2023 · Several types of cancer can form in the liver. The most common type of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma, which begins in the main type of liver cell (hepatocyte). …

Inflammation in the smallest ducts spreads and eventually damages other cells in the liver. As the cells die, they're replaced by scar tissue, also known as fibrosis, that can lead to cirrhosis. …

May 8, 2024 · Untreated autoimmune hepatitis can lead to scarring of the liver, called cirrhosis. It can also eventually lead to liver failure. When diagnosed and treated early, however, …

Sep 20, 2025 · Having a larger than usual liver is a sign of a serious condition, such as liver disease, congestive heart failure or cancer.

Jan 9, 2025 · Cirrhosis — permanent scarring of the liver — is just one of the complications that may happen. Cirrhosis increases the risk of liver cancer and other life-threatening complications.