What is cirrhosis of liver ? What are the types, sign and symptom and management of cirrhosis of liver?

Introduction:-

Scarring of the liver in which normal liver tissue will be replaced. Chemical and infection can cause this condition. But most common cause of this condition is alcohal use.

It is twice as common in men as in women, and most patients are between ages 40 to 60.

Common types:-

• Micronodular
• Macronodular
• Biliary 
• Cardiac

Sign and symptom:-

Anorexia

Nausea

Vomiting

Weight loss

Constipation

Diarrhoea

Jaundice and hepatic encephalopathy may occur

Ascites

Esophageal varices and 

Peripheral edema may occur.

Treatment and management:-

-Paracentesis to remove ascetic fluid; Peritoneovenous shunt may be used.

-Pottassium-sparing diuretic to treat ascities and peripherial edema 

Vitamin K- to reduce bleeding trndency

Lactulose- To treat bleeding esophageal varices

Vasopression - to treat bleeding esophageal varices

Blood transfusions may be required if excessive bleedings exists.