Cirrhosis occurs when healthy liver tissue is gradually replaced by scar tissue. Over time, this scarring makes it harder for the liver to perform its vital functions. Early on, you may not notice any problems. As cirrhosis advances, serious complications can develop.
In the beginning, cirrhosis may be silent. As the condition progresses, you might experience:
Cirrhosis can develop from various long-term liver injuries, including:
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Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic liver disease that slowly destroys the small bile ducts in the liver, leading to bile buildup, inflammation, and eventual scarring.
Early symptoms of PBC often include itching (pruritus), fatigue, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), and dry eyes or mouth.
The ICD-10 code for alcoholic cirrhosis without ascites is K70.30, and with ascites it is K70.31.
Liver cirrhosis is coded from K74.60 to K74.69, depending on the specific cause and whether complications like ascites are present.
A liver-friendly diet includes low-salt meals, lean protein sources, plenty of fruits and vegetables, and small, frequent feedings to help maintain nutrition.
Physicians may prescribe diuretics (to reduce fluid retention), lactulose or rifaximin (to treat encephalopathy), and ursodiol or other bile acid therapies for bile flow support.
Treatment of complications may involve medications to control swelling and bleeding, endoscopic or radiologic procedures to manage variceal bleeds, and antibiotics for infections.
Late-stage cirrhosis can present with severe ascites (fluid buildup), hepatic encephalopathy (confusion, memory loss), gastrointestinal bleeding, and liver failure.
While advanced scarring cannot be reversed, early liver damage can often be halted or improved with treatment and lifestyle changes. Ongoing management aims to prevent further progression.
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