Cirrhosis

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• Cirrhosis is a condition in which the liver is severely damaged; it can be life-threatening, but treatment and lifestyle changes can help stop it getting worse. Opening definition
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• Many people with cirrhosis have no symptoms, particularly in its early stages. Symptoms of cirrhosis
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• Cirrhosis cannot be cured, but treatments can help slow it down or stop it getting worse, usually by treating the underlying cause and preventing or treating complications. Treatment for cirrhosis
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• NHS lists the complications of cirrhosis as malnutrition, osteoporosis, infections including urinary tract infections and pneumonia, sepsis, jaundice, ascites, changes in the brain causing problems such as confusion, internal bleeding, liver failure, a blood clot in the blood vessel bringing blood to the liver, and liver cancer. Risks of cirrhosis; Complications include
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• Ascites is a build-up of fluid in the abdomen, and is a recognised complication of cirrhosis. Risks of cirrhosis; Complications include
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• How serious cirrhosis is depends on factors including its cause and how early it is diagnosed and treated; many people with cirrhosis can feel well and live for many years, although it can cause complications that are serious or life-threatening. Risks of cirrhosis
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• NHS patient information lists non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among the conditions that make cirrhosis more likely. Who is more likely to have cirrhosis
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• NHS advice for a person diagnosed with cirrhosis is to call 999 or go to A&E if they are vomiting blood, their stool is very dark or black, or they suddenly become confused or have slurred speech. Immediate action required: Call 999 or go to A&E if
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• NHS advice for a person diagnosed with cirrhosis is to ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if their skin or the white of their eyes look yellow, they have difficulty breathing, or they have a swollen tummy, legs, ankles or feet. Urgent advice: Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if
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• NHS advises people not to drive themselves to A&E, but to ask someone to drive them or call 999 for an ambulance, and to bring any medicines they take. Information panel following the 999 advice
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