Causes and Sysmptoms of Cirrhosis of Liver

The key cause of cirrhosis of liver is chronic infection with the hepatitis C virus. Other causes include:

Long-term, excessive alcohol consumption:

The rate of cirrhosis of Liver in any country is directly associated with the average consumption of alcohol in that country. 50 percent of Cirrhosis cases are because of excess Alcohol consumption by sufferer.

Autoimmune chronic active hepatitis:

Chronic infection with hepatitis virus (particularly hepatitis B) is another main cause. It is uncommon state that results in the body's immune system start destroying liver cells. Cirrhosis because of hepatitis B is common in Asia and Africa and Cirrhosis because of hepatitis C is common in Europe and US.

Metabolic and inherited disorders: These are lots of exceptional circumstances that allow the gathering of toxins in the liver. The common cause is Haemochromatosis, which causes surplus deposits of iron in the liver.

Severe reactions to certain medications:

There are number of medicines (drugs and chemicals) can cause liver damage but few of them causes cirrhosis. Some particular drugs require monitoring for their effect on the liver.

Primary biliary cirrhosis:

This is a rare disease mostly affects women. For some causes the body increases attack on the liver of the patients of Primary biliary cirrhosis.

Symptoms of Cirrhosis of the liver:

Some known symptoms of Cirrhosis of Liver include, Fatigue, Weakness, Exhaustion, Loss of appetite, Nausea, weight loss, Enlarged spleen, Ankle swelling, Enlarged liver, Stomach upset, Ascites, Jaundice, Swollen abdomen, Excoriations, Muscle deterioration, Swollen Leg, Skin Itching, Forgetfulness, Degraded mental functions, Neglect of personal appearance, Personality changes, East Bleeding, Easy Bruising, Gallstones, Trouble concentrating, Change in sleep Habits, Esophageal bleeding, Digestive Bleeding, Blood in stool, Dark coloured urine, sensitivity toward medication, Fluid retention, Spinder veins, Edema, Red hands, Baldness.