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Complications List

Complications could include:
  • Portal Hypertension

Complications Overview Articles

Alcoholic liver disease
Bleeding esophageal varices; Portal hypertension; Hepatic encephalopathy; Cirrhosis.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 4, 2006

Specific Complications Articles

Bleeding esophageal varices
Bleeding esophageal varices result from dilated (wider than normal) veins in the walls of the lower part of the esophagus and sometimes the upper part of the stomach.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 4, 2006
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is the result of chronic liver disease that causes scarring of the liver and liver dysfunction. This often has many complications, including accumulation of fluid in the abdomen ( ascites ), bleeding disorders ( coagulopathy ), increased pressure in the blood vessels of the liver (portal hypertension ), and confusion or a change in the level of consciousness ( hepatic encephalopathy ).
Source:ADAM
Date:May 4, 2006
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is a chronic, degenerative disease in which normal liver cells are damaged and are then replaced by scar tissue. Cirrhosis changes the structure of the liver and the blood vessels that nourish it.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Understanding Cirrhosis
Understanding CirrhosisThe LiverThe liver is a large organ in the upper right part of the abdominal cavity. A healthy liver metabolizes proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Cirrhosis
The term " cirrhosis " was first used by Ren e La e nnec (1781-1826) to describe the abnormal liver color of individuals with alcohol-induced liver disease. The word cirrhosis comes from the Greek word kirrhos , the name for a yellowish-brown color.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver in which normal liver cells are damaged and then replaced by scar tissue. There are different types of cirrhosis that could afflict a person.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Treating Cirrhosis
Treating CirrhosisAn evaluation helps your doctor find the cause of your liver problem. You may have a health history, an exam, and some tests.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Hepatic encephalopathy
Hepatic encephalopathy is brain and nervous system damage that occurs as a complication of liver disorders. It is characterized by various neurologic symptoms including changes in reflexes, changes in consciousness , and behavior changes that can range from mild to severe.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 13, 2006
Liver Encephalopathy
Liver encephalopathy is a potentially life-threatening disease in which toxic substances accumulate in the blood. Also known as hepatic encephalopathy or hepatic coma , this condition can cause confusion, disorientation, abnormal neurological signs, loss of consciousness, and death .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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