Cirrhosis: Understanding Liver Scarring, Symptoms & Causes

The chronic degenerative disease of the liver characterized by scarring is called cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is a serious liver disease that can lead to liver failure, portal hypertension, and other complications. It is caused by damage to the liver cells that leads to the formation of scar tissue. The scar tissue prevents the liver from functioning properly, which can lead to a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and swelling, dark urine, pale stools, itchy skin, and jaundice. Treatment for cirrhosis typically focuses on managing the symptoms and preventing complications.