DEAR DR. ROACH: My friend has cryptogenic cirrhosis. She says that the doctors don’t know what causes it. Where could this have come from, and what does this mean for her? • A.T.G. ANSWER: ...

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Cirrhosis of the liver is a chronic and progressive disease in which healthy liver cells are slowly replaced by scar tissue, impairing vital liver functions such as detoxification and nutrient ...

Cirrhosis (liver scarring) can lead to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Treating any underlying conditions, avoiding alcohol, eating nutritious foods, and monitoring blood sugar levels can help. An ...

Liver disease affects 1.8% of US adults, with significant mortality due to cirrhosis complications. Causes include viral infections, autoimmune disorders, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like ...

SGLT2 inhibitors were associated with significantly lower risks of kidney failure, cardiovascular events, mortality, and hepatic decompensation.

Cryptogenic cirrhosis is liver scarring that occurs without a known cause. It can cause fatigue, appetite loss, weight loss, swelling, and jaundice and may lead to irreversible liver damage. The liver ...

Heavy drinking over 10 years or more can greatly increase your risk of cirrhosis. But the more you drink, the more quickly cirrhosis may develop. Your genetics may also play a role. Alcohol affects ...

NEW DELHI, (IANS) – Liver cirrhosis is a serious medical condition that affects the global population every year, including India, which accounts for 20 per cent of global deaths due to liver disease.

What Is Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis? Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, or MASH, is a form of liver disease. MASH occurs when fat accumulates in liver cells. Plenty ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Itchy skin, or pruritus, can be a symptom of liver disease. However, not everyone with liver disease experiences itching, and the specific causes of this itching are unknown. This article looks at the ...