FAQ Category: Cirrhosis Symptoms and Treatment

Yes. Both hepatitis B and C can cause cirrhosis if untreated

Chronic hepatitis B/C, fatty liver disease, autoimmune hepatitis, and biliary diseases.

No. While cirrhosis increases liver cancer risk, not all patients develop cancer. Regular ultrasound screening every 6 months is recommended.

It depends on the stage. Early cirrhosis may allow decades of life with treatment. Stage 4 cirrhosis life expectancy is reduced, but liver transplant offers new hope.

Often fatigue or mild abdominal discomfort. Sometimes blood tests reveal cirrhosis before symptoms appear. 👉 Internal Link: [First Sign of Cirrhosis]

Mild cirrhosis (early fibrosis) may improve if the cause is removed (like quitting alcohol or treating hepatitis). Advanced cirrhosis cannot be fully reversed but can be slowed.