Because the liver plays a vital role in digestion and nutrient absorption, individuals with cirrhosis are at risk of malnutrition. Dietary changes can help reduce this risk. Liver cirrhosis is the ...

Ascites is a common complication of cirrhosis. It happens due to the effects of portal hypertension and leads to fluid buildup in your abdomen. Ascites can be treated with medications, procedures, and ...

Liver donation can offer hope to people with later-stage liver disease. Cirrhosis (liver scarring) is typically not reversible, so treatment aims to manage symptoms and help prevent further ...

Generally, it is not possible to reverse cirrhosis of the liver. However, in some cases, it may be possible to reverse some damage that occurs due to scarring of the liver. Previously, researchers ...

Cirrhosis of the liver is more common than previously thought, however 69 percent of the adults identified as possibly having liver cirrhosis may not know they have this disease, according to a study ...

Researchers report that pairing two known medicines reduced liver fibrosis in mice, offering a possible path toward scar ...

People under 45 have been driving an increase in liver-related deaths, especially those caused by alcohol. But a sliver of that young adult population is being hit disproportionately hard by ...