Cirrhosis of the Liver
Synopsis of Cirrhosis of the Liver
Cirrhosis of the liver is a progressive condition in which healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue (fibrosis), impairing the liver's ability to function. It is the final stage of chronic liver damage from a variety of causes, including long-term alcohol abuse, viral hepatitis, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). As the liver becomes increasingly scarred, it loses its ability to detoxify the blood, produce essential proteins, and support digestion and metabolism.
The damage from cirrhosis is typically irreversible, although early-stage intervention can slow or stop its progression. In advanced cases, cirrhosis can lead to life-threatening complications such as liver failure, internal bleeding, fluid accumulation (ascites), and hepatic encephalopathy (mental confusion from liver toxin buildup).
Types of Cirrhosis (by cause):
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis: Caused by chronic alcohol abuse.
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Viral Cirrhosis: Resulting from chronic hepatitis B or C infections.
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Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH): Linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome.
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Autoimmune Cirrhosis: From autoimmune liver conditions.
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Cryptogenic Cirrhosis: Cause unknown.
Common Causes:
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Chronic alcohol consumption
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Chronic hepatitis B or C infection
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or NASH
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Genetic disorders (e.g., Wilson’s disease, hemochromatosis)
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Autoimmune hepatitis
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Prolonged exposure to liver-toxic drugs or chemicals
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Bile duct diseases (e.g., primary biliary cholangitis)
Severity Factors:
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The extent of fibrosis and liver function impairment
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Presence of complications (ascites, variceal bleeding, encephalopathy)
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Nutritional status and comorbid conditions
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Whether underlying cause is ongoing or has been removed
When to See a Doctor:
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Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)
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Persistent fatigue or weakness
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Abdominal swelling (ascites)
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Easy bruising or bleeding
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Mental confusion or forgetfulness
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Loss of appetite or unintended weight loss
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Vomiting blood or black, tarry stools
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After diagnosis of hepatitis, NAFLD, or alcohol dependency
Natural remedies for Cirrhosis of the Liver
Alcohol abstinence: Most critical for slowing or reversing early cirrhosis progression.
Liver-supportive diet: High in fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins; low in saturated fats, sugars, and processed foods.
Limit salt intake: Helps reduce fluid retention and swelling.
Stay hydrated: Supports kidney and metabolic functions.
Avoid liver-stressing medications: Such as NSAIDs and unnecessary supplements.
Manage weight: Especially in NASH-related cirrhosis.
Gentle detox practices: Under supervision (e.g., herbal teas, antioxidant foods).
Vaccinations: Against hepatitis A and B to prevent further liver injury.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Cirrhosis of the Liver
algal oil
aloe vera
alpha lipoic acid
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
anthocyanins
artichoke
astaxanthin
beta-tocopherol
bilberry
black currant
blueberry
branched-chain amino acids
bupleurum falcatum
burdock
caterpillar mushroom
chlorella
turmeric
curcumin
dandelion
elderberry
flavonols
garlic bulb
ginger
green tea
Indian tinospora
l-cysteine
l-glutathione
l-methionine
licorice root
liquid liver fractions
milk thistle
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
niacin (vitamin B3)
niacinamide (vitamin B3)
oleanolic acid
pancreatin
phospholipids
pomegranate
pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P)
quercetin
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
selenium
silymarin
spirulina
threonic acid
Urolithin A
vitamin B
vitamin C
vitamin E
seaweed
zinc
sarsaparilla
punarnava
blackboard tree
picrorhiza kurroa
buckthorn
morus
dodder
ganoderma
goji berry
algae
17beta-[{1-Ketoethyl}-androsta-1, 4-diene-3-one,17a-ol]
14-Hydroxydocosahexaenoic Acid
Anthocyanidins (unspecified)
Anthraquinone
Aga
Apigenin
Antrodia camphorata
Ammonium glycyrrhizinate
Algal Oil
Algae (unspecified)
Ashitaba
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Anthocyanin
Apigenin
Alpha Lipoic Acid
anthocyanin
Acetyl-Glutathione
Acetyl-l-glutathione
Alpha Glucans
Anthocyanins
Adsorbant
Betaine
Borotutu
Bile acid (unspecified)
Burdock
Blend (Vitamin)
Bael
Boerhavia diffussa
biochanin
Basidiomycota
Blueberry fiber
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Boron (various)
Branched-Chain Amino Acids
Bovine (not specified)
bile acid
Branched Chain Amino Acids
Boerhavia diffusa
cholic acid
Coenzyme A
Cordyceps
Coriolus mushroom
Curcuminoid
Cynarin
Cowherb
Cholic acids (unspecified)
Catechin
Chlorella Pyrenoidosa
Chinese Rhubarb
Chinese Licorice
Cysteine
Ceramides
Curcumin
Carnosic acid
Dandelion
Diiodothyronine
DL-Methionine
Dimethylresveratrol
Dithiolthiones
Eupolyphaga sinensis
Ferulic Acid
Flavanol (mixture)
Fucoidan
Fish roe
flavan-3-ols
Fo-Ti
Fat liver oil
Fish roe oil
Fungus
Flavonols
Fish Oil
Ferulic acid derivative
Flavans
Flavonolignan
Gallbladder
Gypenoside
Gamma-Glutamylcysteine
Gland (unspecified)
Glutathione peroxidase
glycyrrhizic acid
Gluthathione
Glycodeoxycholic acid
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Glycyrrhizinic acid
Glutathione
Glycyrrhizin
Garcinia Pedunculata
Glucaric acid
Glycochenodeoxycholic acid
Honduran Sarsaparilla
Hygrophila
Hydroxycinnamic acid
Hedyotis
Irish Moss
Isosilybin
Jiaogulan
Jamaican Sarsaparilla
Kombucha Tea
L-Acetyl n-Cysteine
L-Gluthathione
L-Methionine
Licorice (various)
L-Cysteine
L-Ornithine-L-aspartate
Lipoic Acid
Lipids
Milk Thistle
Mushrooms
METHIONINE
Marijuana
Methionine reductase
Molybdenum
Niacinamide ascorbate
N-Acetyl Cysteine
N-acetylcysteine
N-Acetyl Cysteine
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
N-acetyl methionine
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Niacin ascorbate
Oleanolic acid
Oxymatrine
Ornithine l-aspartic acid
Osthole
phosphatidylcholine
Phyllanthus (unspecified)
peptides (unspecified)
Picroside
Pangamic Acid
Polyphenols
Picrorhiza
Procyanidol
Procyanidin (unspecified)
Peptide (unspecified)
Phospholipid (unspecified)
Polar Lipids (unspecified)
Peptides (unspecified)
Phycocyanin
Poria mushroom
phosphatidyl inositol
Phytoene
Phthalide
Polyphenols (unspecified)
phospholipid
Porcine (unspecified)
Phyllanthus fraternus
Phyllanthus urinaria
Phospholipids (unspecified)
Picrorhiza Rhizome Extract
Polyphenols (npt specified)
Peptides
Red root (unspecified)
Reishi mushroom
Rhapontic rubarb
Rice
Reishi mushroom
Red seaweed (unspecified)
Resveratrol
Reishi
Sichuan Fritillary
Sarsaparilla
Sphingomyelin
Silybin
Seleno Methionine
Schisandrins
Silydianin
Silychristin
Sarsaparilla (mixed)
Schizandrol A
Silybum
Silymarin
Silymarin
Selenium
Sarsaparilla (unspecified)
Schisandra
seaweed
Schisandrin
Sulfatase
Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid
Thistle (unspecified)
Taurochenodeoxycholic acid
Taurocholic acid
Triterpenes
Taraxacum mongolicum
Taurodeoxycholic acid
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Trametes (unspecified)
Theabrownin
Ursane-type triterpenoid
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
Vitamin E (beta tocotrienol)
Vitamin B1 (thiamine diphosphate)
Vitamin K mixed)
Varuna
Vitamin B12 (adenosylcobalamin)
Vitamin B1 (fursultiamine)
Vitamin E (beta-tocopherol)
Vitamin B3 (unspecified)
Vitamin E (mixed alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B
Vitamin B3 (various)
Vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide riboside)
Vitamin B3 (mixed)
Vitamine E (mixed tocotrienols)
Withanolide
Zeolite