cirrhosis of liver means is caused due to what?is it cancer of liver?
83 Views|Posted 2011-05-11 19:55:12
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2011-05-11 20:06:15
Cirrhosis* is scarring of the liver.Scar tissue forms because of injury or long-term disease. Scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue and blocks the normal flow of blood through the liver.
heavy alcohol use
some drugs, medicines, and harmful chemicals
infections
chronic hepatitis B, C, or Dviral i
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