Cirrhosis is a long-term liver disease where healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue. As scarring builds up, the liver struggles to filter toxins, produce vital proteins, and manage blood flow.
In early stages, cirrhosis may cause no noticeable symptoms. As it progresses, you may experience:
Cirrhosis arises from ongoing liver injury. Common causes include:
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The general ICD-10 code for cirrhosis is K74.60. There are additional codes covering specific causes, such as alcohol-related cirrhosis (K70.30) and cirrhosis with ascites (K74.60).
Yes. When cirrhosis is detected early and managed properly, many people live for years with a good quality of life.
Sometimes. Early-stage liver damage can improve or partially reverse if the underlying cause-such as alcohol use or viral hepatitis-is effectively treated.
Common medications include diuretics (water pills) to manage fluid buildup, beta-blockers to reduce portal pressure, and lactulose to prevent hepatic encephalopathy.
Yes. Researchers are testing antifibrotic drugs and other novel therapies in clinical trials to slow or halt liver scarring.
The ICD-10 code for cirrhosis with ascites is K74.60.
To manage fluid retention, limit salt intake, take prescribed diuretics, and attend regular follow-up visits with your healthcare provider.
NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis) is fat and inflammation in the liver. NASH cirrhosis means that chronic inflammation has led to scarring (fibrosis) of the liver.
Certain medications can slow the progression of fibrosis, but addressing the underlying cause-such as weight loss for fatty liver or antiviral therapy for hepatitis-is the most effective strategy.
Schedule a consultation if you experience persistent fatigue, easy bruising, abdominal swelling, or if you have risk factors like heavy alcohol use or chronic hepatitis infections.
