Can anyone tell me what are the different stages of liver cirrhosis? I know that there is 4 stages, but I need to know what are the symptoms of each stage? Any info would be appreciated.
Melinda Biddle
Melinda, 2 of the symptoms my dad had that I believe were considered advanced were abdomonal & ankle swelling, and hemorrage in his esophagus. I had something to do with his portal vein was blocked and the blood flow basically found a new path and blew out vessels in his throat. I believe jaundice is also a later symptom, but he didn't get that for some reason. Incidently, his symptoms were stabilized and he recovered nicely with lots of meds, dieting and, most importantly, he quit drinking.
Malinda My father has cirrosis and has started drinking again the symptoms I have seen is jandice in his eyes. Blood won't clot. Development of breast, swelling or bloating in belly and an advanced symptom is lack of kidney function. Hope it helps
I'm assuming you mean viral hepatitis. It's a virus that "attacks" the liver and causes inflammation. Hepatitis can cause cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is scar tissue that replaces normal, healthy tissue, blocking the flow of blood through the liver and preventing it from working as it should.
Stages of Cirrhosis
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