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Diseases of the liver

Stop drinking alcohol. Whether or not alcohol intake is the cause of cirrhosis, it is essential to stop drinking entirely to prevent further liver damage. Although the scar tissue cannot be replaced, the liver does have a remarkable ability to repair itself. To achieve this and regain lost weight, a daily intake of 2,000 to […]

Cirrhosis of the liver

In cirrhosis, a chronic progressive disease, normal liver cells are replaced by scar tissue, Prolonged, heavy alcohol use is the most common cause, but cirrhosis may also result from hepatitis, inflammation or blockage of the bile ducts, inherited conditions, or a reaction to a drug or environmental toxin.
In its early stages, cirrhosis does not usually […]