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What is the main cause of cirrhosis?
What is the main cause of cirrhosis?
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Heroin abuse
- Alcoholic liver disease (correct)
- Hepatitis B
What are the early symptoms of cirrhosis?
What are the early symptoms of cirrhosis?
- Tiredness and unexplained weight loss (correct)
- Jaundice and bruising easily
- Swelling in the lower legs and fluid build-up in the abdomen
- Itchiness and discomfort in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen
What can replace normal functioning liver tissue in cirrhosis?
What can replace normal functioning liver tissue in cirrhosis?
- Enlarged blood vessels
- Scar tissue (correct)
- Fluid build-up
- Cancerous cells
Which condition is considered the progressive form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
Which condition is considered the progressive form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
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Study Notes
Cirrhosis
- The main cause of cirrhosis is alcohol abuse.
- Early symptoms of cirrhosis include fatigue, loss of appetite, and nausea.
- In cirrhosis, scar tissue can replace normal functioning liver tissue.
- Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is considered the progressive form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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Test your knowledge about cirrhosis, a condition characterized by impaired liver function caused by the formation of scar tissue due to liver disease. Learn about the progression, symptoms, and effects of this chronic liver condition.
