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digestive system, liver cirrhosis, ct scan, clubbing, digestive system organs, liver cirrhosis, cirrhosis, result of chronic liver disease that causes, scarring, the liver, fibrosis, nodular regeneration, liver dysfunction, often has many complications, accumulation of fluid, in the abdomen, ascites, bleeding disorders, coagulopathy, increased pressure, in the blood vessels, portal hypertension, confusion, a change, in the level of consciousness, hepatic encephalopathy, cirrhosis, chronic liver disease, common causes, chronic liver disease, in the us include hepatitis c infection, long-term alcohol abuse, alcoholic liver disease, hepatitis c is now the most common reason, liver transplantation, in the us, cirrhosis include hepatitis b, medications, autoimmune inflammation, the liver, disorders, the drainage system, the liver, biliary system, metabolic disorders of iron, copper, hemochromatosis, wilson's disease, ascites, swelling, the legs, vomiting blood, confusion, jaundice, red spider-like blood vessels on the skin, weakness, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, impotence, loss of interest in sex, bleeding hemorrhoids, additional symptoms that associated, urine output, decreased, swelling, overall, stools, pale, clay colored, nosebleed, bleeding gums, gynecomastia, breast development in males, abdominal pain, abdominal indigestion, fevers, develop gradually, no symptoms, a physical examination, reveal an enlarged liver, spleen, distended abdomen, yellow eyes, skin, jaundice, red spider-like blood vessels on the skin, excess breast tissue, small testicles in men, reddened palms, contracted fingers, dilated abdominal wall veins, reveal liver problems, anemia, detected on a cbc, coagulation abnormalities, elevated liver enzymes, elevated bilirubin, serum albumin low, enlarged liver, an abdominal x-ray, a liver biopsy confirms cirrhosis, tests, cholesterol test, complement, alpha-fetoprotein, renin, serum magnesium, test, treatment is directed at managing the complications of cirrhosis, preventing further liver damage, offending medications, alcohol, bleeding varices, treated by upper endoscopy, banding, sclerosis, ascites, excess abdominal fluid, diuretics, fluid, salt restriction, removal of fluid, paracentesis, coagulopathy treated, blood products, vitamin k, encephalopathy is treated, the medication lactulose, antibiotics, patients should avoid a diet high in protein, infections, antibiotics, cirrhosis progresses, becomes life-threatening, a liver transplant, stress of illness, eased by joining a support group whose members share common experiences, liver disease, support group, survival depends on the severity of complications of cirrhosis, underlying causes, bleeding esophageal varices, portal hypertension, hepatic encephalopathy, mental confusion, coma, abdominal fluid retention, ascites, infection, the fluid, bacterial peritonitis, sepsis, liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, kidney failure, hepatorenal syndrome, symptoms develop, suggestive of cirrhosis, vomiting blood, rapid changes in alertness, consciousness occur, don't drink heavily, find that drinking is getting out of hand, seek professional help, avoiding intravenous drug use, using clean needles, never sharing other equipment, reduce the risk of hepatitis b, c, research indicates that hepatitis c spread via shared use of straws, snort cocaine, drugs, avoid snorting drugs, sharing any related paraphernalia, problem, illicit drugs, seek help.