Cirrhosis American Liver Foundation（肝硬化基础美国）.pdf

Cirrhosis Facts At-A-Glance • C rrhos s s the scarr ng of the l ver — hard scar t ssue replaces soft healthy t ssue. • C rrhos s s caused by chron c (long-term) l ver d seases that damage l ver t ssue. • Chron c hepat t s C and chron c alcohol sm are the lead ng causes of c rrhos s. • Other causes of c rrhos s nclude: Alpha-1 ant tryps n def c ency, auto mmune hepat t s, hemochromatos s, hepat t s B, nonalcohol c steatohepat t s (NASH), pr mary b l ary c rrhos s (PBC), pr mary scleros ng cholang t s (PSC) and W lsons D sease. • In ts early stages, c rrhos s often has no symptoms. In later stages, symptoms may nclude t redness, loss of appet te, nausea, we ght loss, and sp der-l ke blood vessels. American Liver Foundation LiverFoundation.org • Research has shown that c rrhos s can be reversed. 1-800-GO-LIVER Although th s may not occur for all pat ents, treatment (1-800-465-4837) can also prevent progress on and may mprove pat ent outcomes. • Treatment opt ons for c rrhos s depend on the cause and the level of l ver damage. • If c rrhos s cannot be treated, a l ver transplant may be needed. ©2014 American Liver Foundation. All rights reserved. Why is the liver important?