Cirrhosis is a progressive liver condition characterized by permanent scarring and damage to liver tissue. The scarred tissues replace healthy ones, impairing normal liver function and obstructing blood flow. As cirrhosis advances, liver failure becomes increasingly likely. According to a 2019 estimate, 1 in 400 American adults had liver cirrhosis. Cirrhosis claims approximately 25,000 lives each year, making it the 11th leading cause of disease-related death in the United States.
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Cirrhosis: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches
Cirrhosis of the liver claims approximately 25,000 lives each year, making it the 11th leading cause of disease-related death in the United States.
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Cirrhosis is permanent scarring of the liver and a later stage of liver disease. Illustration by The Epoch Times, Getty Images
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