Complications
... Because cirrhosis disrupts the normal function of your liver, it can cause a number of serious complications: Increased pressure in the portal vein. Blood from your intestine, spleen and pancreas ente...

Treatment
... Although liver damage from cirrhosis is irreversible, treatment can often help prevent further damage and reduce complications. The therapy used depends on the underlying cause of the cirrhosis. Treat...

Self-care
... Although the damage from cirrhosis is irreversible, the disease often progresses slowly, and you can take steps to reduce further liver damage: Avoid alcohol. This is the single most important measure...

Complementary and alternative medicine
... A number of complementary and alternative therapies — many of them herbs and nutritional supplements — are available for liver problems. Some of these therapies, such as milk thistle, have...

Liver Failure
... What is liver failure? Liver failure occurs when large parts of the liver become damaged beyond repair and the liver is no longer able to function. Liver failure is a life-threatening condition that d...