Common Name(s):
Liver Scarring
Alternative Names & Classifications:
Cirrhosis (CLINICAL), Hepatic Cirrhosis (CLINICAL)
Description
Each time the liver is injured by toxins like alcohol or excess fat, it tries to repair itself, forming scar tissue. It commonly affects chronic heavy alcohol drinkers and individuals with severe, untreated fatty liver disease. As cirrhosis progresses, more scar tissue forms, making it difficult for the liver to function.